Lt Governor addresses Harmony Cultural Foundation’s function at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the recipients of Harmony India Awards-2023 for their contribution to Art and Culture. The Lt Governor was attending a function organized by Harmony Cultural Foundation at Tagore hall. Addressing the gathering of artistes and litterateurs, the Lt Governor appreciated the Harmony Cultural Foundation for its contribution […]
Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster A S Dulat
Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) Former spymaster A S Dulat has said the separatism in Kashmir was “dead” but felt there was a need to start a dialogue with mainstream political parties in the Valley. Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari […]
MeT forecasts hot and dry weather in J&K
Srinagar, Jun 18: Amid forecast for hot and dry weather till June 23, night temperatures saw a rise at most places, settling above normal across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official here said that mainly dry was expected even though possibility of “brief spell of shower and thunderstorm mainly towards late afternoon […]
22-year-old commits suicide in Naugam Handwara
Handwara, Jun 18: A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Naugam area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, sources said. They said that one Showkat Ahmad Khan, son of Mohammad Yousaf Khan, a resident of Naugam Inderdaji was found hanging by a rope at his home on intervening Saturday and Sunday night. “According to […]
Amarnath Yatra symbol of welfare of humanity, upliftment of all sections of society, says LG Sinha
Srinagar, Jun 18: Terming Amarnath Yatra a symbol of welfare of humanity and upliftment of all sections of society, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the pilgrimage is also linked to local economy and employment opportunities here. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, as per GNS, wrote; “Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is […]
Active Covid cases decrease to 1,925
New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) India has recorded 90 new coronavirus infections while the active cases have dipped to 1,925, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,895 with two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was […]
98.10 pc families covered under PMJAY-SEHAT Scheme in J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: Ambitious ‘ABPMJAY-SEHAT’ has proved a savior for an ailing 65 year old ‘Anchal Das’ of ward number 7, Kathua, when he got hassle free treatment in a most convenient way he would have never even dreamt of. All his life, Das toiled hard to feed his family of 7 but things turned […]
CS visits sites of ongoing Sgr Smart City works
SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot assessment of ongoing developmental and beautification works being carried out under Srinagar Smart City Mission. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; […]
Vaishno Devi board wins first prize in National Water Awards for 3rd consecutive year
Jammu, Jun 17 (PTI) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has secured a hat-trick of winning the first prize in the ‘National Water Awards’ for the promotion of water conservation and proper management of water, officials said. The shrine board bagged the ‘Best Institution for Campus Usage’ award in the fourth National Water […]
Continuous infiltration bids an attempt to keep ‘terrorism alive in J&K: DGP
Srinagar, June 17: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Saturday said that of late, continuous infiltration bids are being made along the LoC in J&K in a bid to keep the “terrorism alive.” He said terrorism was dying down in J&K but some successful infiltration bids have taken place in Rajouri-Poonch […]