PM Modi greets nation on New Year
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Extending his greetings to the nation on the New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hoped it brings “new opportunities, success and endless joy”. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” he said on […]
Katra ropeway protest: Detained protesters to be released, panel to hold talks with Sangharsh Samiti
Jammu, Jan 1 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration formed a four-member committee to hold talks with those protesting against the Katra ropeway project and announced that it has decided to release all those detained during protests. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told reporters that the decisions were taken after holding detailed discussions with members […]
Revellers in Kashmir usher in 2025 with fireworks
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Revellers ushered in the new year with fireworks at many places in Kashmir, including the famous tourist resort towns of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, officials here said. Revellers — both locals and tourists — took part in the countdown in Gulmarg amid bone-chilling cold to welcome 2025, they said. Fireworks marked the […]
Tourism Deptt in Kashmir nominates officers for assistance of tourists
SRINAGAR, DEC 31: In order to ensure seamless assistance and support to tourists visiting Kashmir during the ensuing winter season, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir today nominated officers and officials as Nodal Officers for various areas. The officers shall coordinate and oversee the efforts to ensure hassle free movement and stay of tourists and to […]
Bahu Fort Aquarium cum Oceanarium to become prime tourist attraction in Jammu: Minister
JAMMU, DEC 31: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar today remarked that Bahu Fort Aquarium Cum Oceanarium will become prime tourist attraction in Jammu region in coming days. These remarks were made by the Minister during his visit to Aquarium Cum Awareness Centre, Bahu Fort to take stock of […]
Kashmiri Pandits integral part of our culture: Deputy CM
JAMMU, DEC 31: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. The Deputy CM made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti […]
75 terrorists killed during 2024 in JK
Jammu, Dec 31 (PTI): As many as 75 terrorists, mostly foreigners, were killed by the security forces in different operations this year across Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu local businesses Official sources said in different counter-insurgency operations, the security forces in the outgoing year have eliminated 75 terrorists, including 45 Pakistanis. “The local recruitment of terrorists in […]
Cyber cell of police solves financial frauds in Ganderbal
Srinagar, Dec 31: The Cyber Cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal district has successfully resolved financial fraud cases amounting to Rs 17 lakh and recovered 87 missing smartphones over the past nine months, officials said on Tuesday. Since its inception in March 2024, the Cyber Cell Ganderbal has recovered 87 mobile phones, which […]
Burglary case solved, accused held: Police
SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Police on Tuesday said that it has swiftly solved a theft case within hours, arrested the accused and recovered stolen property in Budgam district. A police spokesman said that on December 29, Police Post Mouchewa received a written complaint from the Imam of Jamia Masjid Gopalpora Chadoora, Mohammad Ashraf Naik a resident […]
2024: Year of paper leaks, test cancellations, widespread protests and exam reforms
New Delhi, Dec 31 (PTI) A series of paper leaks in recruitment and entrance tests, cancellation of exams and widespread protests – the year 2024 saw the integrity of several exams being compromised raising concerns about the process while the government notified a stringent law that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. […]