CM Omar Abdullah meets travel, tourism and business stakeholders; assures support for sector’s growth
SRINAGAR, JULY 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met delegations representing the travel, tourism and business sectors here at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on issues concerning tourism promotion, business facilitation and the overall growth of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation comprising representatives of leading travel and tourism associations, including […]
LG directs for immediate relief after landslide, cloudburst in Doda
Jammu, July 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed the District Administration to provide immediate relief and assistance to families affected by a massive landslide and cloudburst in Doda district. In a post on the official X handle, the LG said he has spoken with the Deputy Commissioner, Doda to assess the situation following the […]
Chief Secretary assesses Infra projects to be taken-up under Urban Challenge Fund
SRINAGAR, JULY 7: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to review the progress made in identification and shortlisting of urban infrastructure projects proposed to be taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of the Government of India. The meeting attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Municipal […]
Search for 2 LeT terrorists enters fourth day in Shopian
SRINAGAR, Jul 7 (PTI): The search operation to track down two local terrorists of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba entered its fourth day in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, with security forces resuming combing operations after an overnight pause, officials said. The searches resumed at daybreak after being suspended overnight. The two terrorists were first […]
Army busts terrorist hideout in Kupwara, recovers arms and ammunition
SRINAGAR, July 7 (PTI): The Army has busted a terrorist hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Based on specific intelligence input, a search operation was launched by the Army in the general area of the Keran sector on Monday, the officials said. During the […]
MeT issues flash flood advisory, predicts light to moderate rain in J&K till July 12
Srinagar, July 7: The Meteorological Department has forecast spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 7 to July 12, with possibility of heavy showers at a few places. An official of MeT Srinagar said that from July 7-8, many places in Jammu division are likely to receive one […]
J&K now known for development, peace after Article 370 abrogation: BJP president
JAMMU, July 7 (PTI): BJP president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a transformative change since the abrogation of Article 370, asserting that the Union Territory is now identified with development, peace and its rich cultural heritage rather than conflict. He said the BJP would discharge its responsibilities both as a […]
Keran in north Kashmir emerging as J&K’s fastest-growing border tourism destination
Keran (Kupwara), July 7: Once a sleepy village along the Line of Control, Keran in north Kashmir has scripted a remarkable turnaround, emerging as one of the Union Territory’s fastest-growing tourism hotspots with over 3,000 domestic tourists arriving daily. The picturesque village, known for its pristine landscapes and the crystal-clear waters of the Kishanganga River, […]
Flash Floods hit Thathri in Doda, Highway blocked as property gets damaged
Doda, July 7: Multiple locations in Thathri area of Doda district witnessed fresh flash floods on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to property and disrupting normal life. Officials said that several structures in Thathri town were damaged due to the massive flood. Property worth lakhs of rupees is estimated to have been affected. The National Highway […]
Seven-Day Verification Drive Launched to Scrutinise Textbooks Across Jammu Division
Srinagar, July 7: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) on Tuesday ordered a division-wide verification of all educational material available in government schools, recognised private institutions and coaching centres, directing authorities to complete the exercise within seven days and submit compliance reports. The move comes in the wake of a recent controversy over alleged […]