Railway announces Phase V of train resumption in rain-hit Jammu
Jammu, Oct 5 (PTI) The Jammu division of the Northern Railway on Sunday announced the fifth phase of restoration of rail traffic, which was severely affected by record rainfall in the last week of August. Twenty-two trains to and from Jammu, Udhampur, and Katra will be restored from October 15 to October 22, said Senior […]
Craft City Srinagar set to reverberate with Artisan stories in October Fest
SRINAGAR, OCT 5:The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is set to ignite a celebration of the region’s timeless artistry with the launch of ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign. This immersive series, a key pillar of brand’Soulful Kashmir’ promotion, invites general public to connect directly with the maestros behind Kashmir’s world-renowned crafts. In a press statement issued here […]
Inclement weather: All Schools in Jammu division to remain shut for two days
Jammu, Oct 5: Directorate of School Education Jammu on Sunday said that all Government and Private schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed on 6 and 7th October amid Inclement weather forecast by MeT. An order issued by Directorate Education Jammu read , “In view of the weather advisory issued by the Indian Meteorological Department […]
Ladakh violence: SC to hear wife’s plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention on Monday
New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the climate activist’s detention under the National Security Act, and seeking his immediate release. According to the apex court’s cause list for October 6, the plea would come up for […]
JK’s development directly linked with its youth: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the “greatest miracle of life,” emphasizing that the future of Jammu and Kashmir’s development is directly connected with the empowerment and creativity of its youth. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Jammu and Kashmir ka vikas seedha yuva shakti ke […]
Farooq Abdullah hospitalised in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 4 (PTI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah (87) has been hospitalised as he was not keeping well for the past few days, party leaders said on Saturday. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister developed infection in the abdomen on Tuesday and was taken to a private hospital for treatment, the leaders said. […]
NIA court in Kulgam district issues proclamation notice against wanted terrorist
SRINAGAR, Oct 4 (PTI): An NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district has issued a proclamation notice against a wanted terrorist involved in several terror-related activities, police said on Saturday. Zakir Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Mutalhama, has been actively involved in unlawful and terror-related activities and is wanted in a case registered under […]
100-fold spike in cash donations at Amarnath shrine after removal of Covid restrictions: RTI
JAMMU, Oct 4 (PTI): The donations made by pilgrims at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas have witnessed a 100-fold rise since the resumption of the annual pilgrimage, post pandemic-induced restrictions, official data has revealed. The data released by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), in response to a Right […]
JKBOSE announces 15% syllabi relaxation for all classes
Srinagar, Oct 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) Saturday announced syllabus relaxation of 15 percent for 10th, 11th and 12th standard examination. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Director Academics of JKBOSE in a notification said that the decision was taken upon the recommendations received from the DSEK and […]
‘Manipulation of ITC claims, GST invasion requires strict vigil’
Srinagar, Oct 3: The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms aimed at easing compliance and lowering costs on essential commodities have been widely welcomed across industries and consumer groups. However, concerns are mounting over tax evasion practices in key sectors such as cement and automobiles, potentially undermining the benefits of the reforms. The reforms […]