PM Modi visits AIIMS Delhi, inquires about Vice-President Dhankhar’s health
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday went to the AIIMS here and inquired about the health of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The vice-president was admitted to AIIMS early on Sunday after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, sources said. In a post on X, Modi said, “Went to AIIMS and inquired […]
Investment proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crores received in J-K till Dec 2024: Survey Report
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Investment proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore have been received till December last year, which will create direct employment opportunities for more than 5.90 lakh people, Jammu and Kashmir government’s economic survey report 2024-25 said. The report, tabled by the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly last week, said 1,984 units […]
NMR marks 13.3-point drop; sex ratio at birth improves from 923 to 976 in JK
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) has reached single digit at 9.8 per 1,000 live births in Jammu and Kashmir, recording a 13.3-point decrease, while the sex ratio at birth has recorded significant improvement from 923 to 976, official data showed. The infant mortality rate (IMR) also dipped to 16.3, marking a […]
Union Home Secretary to chair security review meeting in Jammu today
Jammu, Mar 9: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will arrive in Jammu on Sunday to chair an important security review meeting with top police and security officials of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. They said that the meeting will be attended by chiefs of police, paramilitary forces, central forces and officials of intelligence agencies. This […]
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commence amid multi-layered security in Gulmarg
Srinagar, Mar 9: The much awaited 2nd phase of 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commenced at world famous ski resort, Gulmarg in North Kashmir on Sunday. An official said that multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a safe, smooth and successful event. Athletes and officials from different parts of the […]
JKBOSE registers 37 unfair-means cases in one day
JAMMU, MAR 8: Continuing its inspection drive to enforce discipline in the conduct of the examinations, the JKBOSE officials have framed unfair-means cases against 37 erring students today. The Board had constituted 40 teams, which fanned over across the length and breadth of the union territory for guarding integrity of the examinations and ensuring a […]
765 school buildings, 11 bridges declared unsafe after safety audit in JK: Dy CM
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) As many as 765 school buildings and 11 bridges have been declared unsafe, while another 371 bridges require major or minor repairs, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Saturday. Choudhary, who is Minister incharge of Public Works (Roads and buildings Department), provided the information in a written reply to an […]
Dead bodies of three missing persons recovered in Kathua; Police begins probe
Kathua, Mar 8: The bodies of three missing persons including a child were found in the upper hills of Billiwar, Kathua on Saturday. As per the details three civilians including a child had gone missing on March 6 evening. The trio from Lohai Malhar area in Billiwar had left their home at around 8.30 pm […]
Private firm fined Rs 80 lakh for illegal mining in Budgam: Minister
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday informed the house that a private company was fined Rs 80 lakh for unauthorised mining in Budgam district. The issue was highlighted in the Legislative Assembly by MLA Khan Sahab, Safiud-Din-Bhat, bringing it to the immediate attention of the House. The […]
Lieutenant Governor joins the ‘Sashakt Nari Samman’ event
JAMMU, MAR 8: The Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir today celebrated the International Women’s Day. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the ‘Sashakt Nari Samman’ event organized by Buddha Art & Painting, in collaboration with Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest greetings […]