Suchetgarh Border tourism: Tasaduq for restoring pre-independence Railway platform as tourist attraction
Jammu: Minister for Tourism, Tassaduq Hussain Mufti Tuesday stressed for early restoration of pre-independence railway platform at Suchetgarh Border to be developed as ‘Frontier Express theme cum Museum and Gallery’. He also called for formulating a comprehensive waste management plan for the destination to avoid inconveniences faced by the tourists visiting the area. The Minister […]
Jammu possess immense tourism potential: Minister
Jammu: Jammu has an immense potential to be developed as an independent tourist destination and resolute efforts are being made aimed at promoting the diverse tourism opportunities including showcasing Jammu’s rich culture and heritage besides encouraging tourists to experience the diversity of the region.’ Minister of State for Education, Tourism and Culture, Priya Sethi […]
Kulgam admin takes stock of tourist facilities at Aharbal
Kulgam: District Development Commissioner, Kulgam, Talat Parvez today visited Aharbal to take stock of the tourist infrastructure in place and to discuss various issues for boosting of tourist inflow. The DDC after visiting the Aharbal fall passed directions for the beautification of waterfall area. He directed the CEO Aharbal Development Authority to get the fall […]
Milk samples collected in Pulwama
Pulwama: Samples of loose and toned milk were collected today for analytical purposes Tuesday from various Pulwama markets by a team of Food Safety officers.The drive is aimed to curb the supply of substandard and unsafe food products in the market. The said team also destroyed 100 litres of substandard milk. It was said that […]
British High Commission visits JCCI
Jammu: On Tuesday Alex Pykett, Head of Foreign and Security Policy Team and Dr. Deep Jyoti Barman Sr. Foreign Policy Advisor, Foreign Policy and Security Team from British High Commission New Delhi called upon Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Rakesh Gupta to get an update on various issues regarding Economy, Security and Political situation […]
Editorial: Increased opportunities
Srinagar: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has limited avenues for physically challenged people. The people facing physical challenges have been deprived of basic rights which include reservation in jobs and providing a disabled friendly environment at work as well as other public places. Recently, the Union government took a positive step by enhancing the quota […]
Kupwara encounter: Three bodies of militants recovered; says army
Srinagar: Army on Tuesday said that bodies of three militants were recovered from the encounter site at Check Fatehkhan, Halmatpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “Operation is in progress so far only three militant bodies recovered,” defence ministry spokesman said. Earlier, the spokesman had said that four militants have been killed in the operation. […]
KEG grieved over Maqbool Sahil’s demise
Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) expressed grief over the demise of senior Journalist Maqbool Sahil, who passed away on Tuesday evening here in Srinagar. Sahil, author of many books used to write for many publications brought out from Srinagar. He was an avid photographer also. Maqbool Sahil, according to reports suffered a massive heart attack […]
Maqbool Sahil is no more
Srinagar: Maqbool Sahil, a prominent author and journalist, passed away on Tuesday evening in Srinagar. Reports said, Sahil fell while walking in Lal Bazar area of the city. People rushed to the spot and found him dead. A prolific writer, poet, photographer and journalist Sahil was an author of many books. He was currently working […]
‘Sacked’ Jammu medico asked to resume duties from tomorrow
Jammu: Govt on Tuesday revoked the termination order against Dr Amit Kumar who was working as Registrar at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu Department of Anaesthesia for comments that were ‘critical’ to the government. Sources confirmed that the order has been revoked and Dr Amit Kumar has been asked to resume his duties from Wednesday. Resident Doctors Association had […]