Slippery road conditions in Tharad section of J-K highway, only one-way traffic permitted
JAMMU, Sep 11 (PTI): One-way traffic has been allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Thursday due to slippery road conditions in the Tharad section of Udhampur district, officials said. The highway was reopened for traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for nine days. The 270-km highway, which is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir […]
Kashmir to Delhi parcel train to operate on daily basis from Saturday: Union Railway Minister
Srinagar, Sep 11: The Union Railway minister on Thursday said that the Railways will introduce a daily based parcel train service from Kashmir Valley to Delhi, carrying apples. The service will start from September 13. In a post on X, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said two parcel vans carrying apples from Budgam to Delhi ran […]
Singapore-bound Air India passengers face tough time at Delhi airport
NEW DELHI, Sep 11 9PTI): More than 200 passengers on a Singapore-bound Air India plane had a harrowing time at the Delhi airport as they were first deboarded from the aircraft due to cabin temperature issue and were later flown to their destination after a delay of nearly six hours. The flight AI2380, to be […]
Two apple-laden parcel van coaches to run towards Delhi, Jammu today
Srinagar, Sep 11: To strengthen horticultural logistics in Kashmir, two coaches (parcel van) loaded with apples are set to depart from Budgam station today—one attached to a Delhi-bound train and the other to a Jammu-bound train, officials said on Thursday. Officials said that the initiative is aimed at ensuring faster, safer, and more reliable transportation […]
Kashmiri Carpets Get a Makeover: Union Textiles Secretary Rolls Out Modern Looms
SRINAGAR, SEP 10: Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, today reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting and reviving the unique craft of hand-knotted carpet weaving. She made these remarks while distributing Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP) at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) campus, Srinagar. […]
CS discusses strengthening of health infra with Union Health Secretary
SRINAGAR, SEP 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held an extensive interaction with Secretary, Health and Family Welfare (H&FW), Government of India, Punya Salila Srivastava, to deliberate on avenues for strengthening health infrastructure and upgrading healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. At the outset, the Chief Secretary conveyed his gratitude to the Ministry for enhancing […]
Par panel recommends amending penal provision, mandatory fact-checking system to crack down on fake news
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has called fake news a “serious threat” to public order and democratic process, and recommended amending penal provisions, increasing fine and fixing accountability to deal with the issue. In its draft report adopted on Tuesday, the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has also called for […]
Doda remains tense, additional security forces deployed in sensitive areas
Jammu, Sep 10 (PTI) An uneasy calm prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district where prohibitory orders remained in place on Wednesday following clashes between protesters and security forces during demonstrations against the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The arch of these restrictions has been widened to Bhaderwah […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens after nine days
Jammu, Sept 9 (PTI) The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Wednesday, after remaining closed for nine days. The crucial 270-kilometre highway, which is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, had remained closed since August 26 due to multiple blockages caused by heavy rains, flash floods […]
J&K govt upholds denial of information on reservation report
Srinagar, Sep 10: Amid questions from different quarters over the status of the cabinet sub- committee’s report on reservation, the J&K government has dismissed an appeal filed against the order passed by the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) to deny information about it. The First Appellate Authority of the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary […]