India welcomes release of eight jailed former Indian naval personnel by Qatar
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Eight former Indian naval personnel, who were languishing in a jail in Qatar, were released by Qatari authorities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India welcomed the decision. “The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in […]
Three sisters charred to death in fire in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 12 (PTI) Three teenage sisters were burnt to death on Monday when a fire broke out at their home in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. The three-storey house in Dhanmasta-Tajnihal village, in Ukhral block, caught fire in the early hours of the day, they said. The victims […]
Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Feb 12 (PTI) Army troops fired a couple of shots at a Pakistani drone near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Monday. The drone, however, returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory late Sunday night, the officials said. They said the […]
J&K Tourism shines at OTM Mumbai, garners overwhelming response
MUMBAI, FEB 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Pavilion stole the spotlight at the prestigious Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) in Mumbai, leaving a lasting impression on travel representatives and professionals alike. Showcasing a diverse array of tourism offerings and innovative initiatives, the pavilion garnered an overwhelming response throughout the three day event. Part of a […]
J&K’s GDP increased from Rs 1.6 lakh crore in 2018 -2019 to Rs 2.64 lakh Cr in 2021-22: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Feb 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that the reforms done in the last four to five years have resulted in the growth of J&K’s GDP from Rs 1.6 lakh crore in 2018-19 to Rs 2.64 lakh crore in 2021-22. “The reforms done in the last four to five years have resulted in […]
Man killed, another injured in scuffle between 2 families in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Feb 11 (KNO): A 65-year-old man was killed while another was injured in a scuffle between two families in Bonizil Haripora area of Ganderbal on Sunday evening. An official said that Ghulam Mohd Sheikh (65) was killed and another person suffered injuries when a fight broke out between two families over some issue. He […]
CS Dulloo inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika 2.0, showcasing rural women entrepreneurs’ talents
JAMMU, FEB11: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the 2nd edition of the SARAS Aajeevika Mela, a vibrant 11-day event highlighting the resilience and creativity of rural women entrepreneurs. Organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayti Raj, the exhibition opened its doors to a […]
J&K AYUSH celebrates World Unani Day
SRINAGAR, FEB11: Directorate of Indian System of Medicine (AYUSH), on Saturday organized a grand seminar to celebrate World Unani Day at SKICC here. World Unani Day is a global event taking place every year on 11th of February which marks the birthday of great Unani scholar and social reformer “Hakim Ajmal Khan”. The main objective […]
Kashmir continues to witness cold conditions, minus 4.7°C recorded in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 11: Sub-zero conditions continued in Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar recording a low of minus 4.7°C on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that the temperature in Srinagar increased by two notches from previous night’s minus 4.9°C and it was below normal by 4.9°C for the summer capital of J&K for this […]
New technology being identified to beef up security in Samba: ADGP
Samba/Jammu, Feb 10 (PTI) New technology would be deployed to enhance information gathering and beef up security in Samba, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Anand Jain said during a visit to the border district on Saturday. The use of drones by Pakistan to drop weapons and narcotics has emerged as a major challenge for […]
