BJP serves show-cause notice on J-K unit vice president for ‘anti-party’ activities
Jammu, Sep 11 (PTI) The BJP on Monday served a show-cause notice on its Jammu and Kashmir unit vice president Sofi Yousuf for indulging in “anti-party” activities and barred him from interacting with the media for the time being. Yousuf, who is party in-charge of Kashmir, was served the disciplinary notice amid reports suggesting that […]
Govt notifies transport arrangements for migratory tribal families
SRINAGAR, SEP 11: The Tribal Affairs Department in collaboration with J&K Road Transport Corporation and the respective District Administration has notified arrangements for migration of pastoral tribal families from Kashmir region to Jammu, with the onset of winter. The migration of families will commence from mid-September from higher reaches and will continue till November 2023. […]
G20 leaders stress on achieving universal health coverage, enhancing pandemic preparedness
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) G20 leaders have resolved to build more resilient, equitable, sustainable and inclusive health systems to achieve universal health coverage, enhance pandemic preparedness and strengthen existing infectious diseases surveillance systems. The two-day G20 Leaders’ Summit, under India’s presidency, concluded here on Sunday. In their joint declaration, the leaders stressed on strengthening […]
J&K witnessed positive transformation in last three years: Lt Guv Sinha
Srinagar, Sept 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday asserted that the region experienced positive transformation in the past over 3 years than it had in the previous 75 years. Addressing at the launch of inaugural edition of JAKFAS journal at Convention Centre Srinagar, Sinha said that corruption was uprooted to empower the common man in […]
Mehbooba asks PM to reconsider move to remove additional duties on apples, walnuts imported from US
Srinagar, Sep 11 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the decision to remove additional duties on apples, walnuts and almonds imported from the US, saying it will have a devastating effect on the horticulture industry in Jammu and Kashmir. The government last week announced its decision to […]
PM Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, focussing on shoring up bilateral trade and defence ties. Bin Salman is currently on a State visit to India following end of the G20 Summit. Ahead of the talks, the Crown […]
Suspected IED found in Pattan, Baramulla
Srinagar, Sep 11 (PTI) Security forces detected an IED-like object in Pattan area of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday following which traffic on the Srinagar-Baramulla national highway was temporarily suspended, officials said. The suspected IED, kept in a bag, was found by the forces at Hanjiveera on the national highway in early hours, they said. They […]
Terror recruitment module unearthed in Baramulla
Srinagar, Sep 11 (PTI) A terror recruitment module was unearthed in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, with the arrest of three persons, police said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, security forces established a mobile check point at Chak Tapper in Kreeri area on Sunday evening. Three persons, who were moving in a suspicious […]
New Delhi Declaration provides new direction for tourism sector: Govt on G20 Summit
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) A “significant milestone” achieved during the G20 Leaders’ Summit here was the “unanimous endorsement” of the pivotal role of tourism and culture in sustainable socio-economic development and prosperity, the Ministry of Tourism said on Sunday. The declaration was announced and adopted by the summit on Saturday. The G20 New Delhi […]
Alpine grasslands of Bhaderwah emerges as favourite destination for picnickers
Bhaderwah/Jammu, Sep 10 (PTI) The high-altitude Jaie Valley meadows near the picturesque Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has emerged as a favourite destination for picnickers this season, officials said. A record four lakh tourists, including 1.20 lakh students, visited the valley — which lies at an altitude of 7,850 feet, 30 kilometres from […]