Omar reviews preparations for 5th Khelo India Winter Games, releases mascot
JAMMU, JAN 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) scheduled to be held from February 22 to 25, 2025 at the renowned ski resort Gulmarg. The meeting focused on ensuring the successful conduct of the event and […]
Govt orders transfer of 22 JKAS officers, Munir-ul-Islam posted as Secretary Information
Srinagar, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of 22 JKAS officers in the interests of administration. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Munir-ul-Islam, JKAS, has been transferred and appointed as Secretary in the Information Department. Ajaz Abdullah Saraf, JKAS, Additional Transport Commissioner, […]
CS reviews progress on ongoing road projects
JAMMU, JAN 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Public Works Department (PWD) attended by the Engineers of the executing agencies to review progress on major ongoing road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. While taking stock of overall progress on accomplishing these vital road connectivity links across the UT, the Chief Secretary […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Dept hails Master Craftsmen conferred Padma Shri, JK Govt Award
SRINAGAR, JAN 27: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, today extended heartiest congratulations to its three master craftsmen for having been conferred Padma Shri and J&K Government Awards for excellence in the field of arts and crafts. While Farooq Ahmad Mir, the renowned Kani weaver from Srinagar, was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2025, in […]
Delhi-Srinagar rail link to boost pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi: Officials
JAMMU, Jan 27 (PTI): The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar train connectivity is expected to further boost pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi, a top shrine board official said. In view of this, a pilgrim facilitation centre has also been set up at the Katra railway station to enable people to complete registration for the pilgrimage conveniently, the official […]
Nursing orderly among two arrested with heroin in Udhampur
JAMMU, Jan 27 (PTI): Two suspected drug peddlers, including a nursing orderly, were arrested after nearly 40 grams of heroin was seized from them in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday, police here said. The arrested accused were identified as Chabutra Bazar resident Vikrant Sharma, a nursing orderly at the Government Medical College in […]
Maha Kumbh: Amit Shah takes dip in Sangam
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Jan 27 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a dip in the Triveni Sangam here amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Flanked by some top seers, Shah took the dip around 1 pm. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a dip separately amid loud chants of mantras. The home minister earlier […]
‘Snakebites across country, do something’: SC asks Centre to take states on board
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday observed the issue of snakebites was prevalent “throughout the country” and asked the Centre to take all states on board to “do something” in making available snakebite treatment in medical facilities. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and S V N Bhatti was hearing […]
Kashmir witnessing warmer days
Srinagar, Jan 27 (PTI) Kashmir is experiencing warmer days and colder nights owing to dry weather, with the meteorological department predicting spells of precipitation from January 29, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, compared to the previous night’s minus 5.6 degrees Celsius, the […]
Organophosphorus poisoning likely behind 17 Rajouri deaths: Doctors
Srinagar, Jan 27: Organophosphorus poisoning is likely behind 17 “mystery” deaths that occurred in the Badhaal village of Rajouri, officials said on Monday. A senior doctor said that they have administered an antidote – atropine injection – to patients who are admitted in hospital and it worked well. Atropine injection is used to treat poisoning […]