Women Lead J&K’s Growing Sports Ecosystem
Srinagar, Mar 14: The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League 2025 (J&K) commenced today at the Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground Srinagar, bringing together nearly 550 young women athletes from various districts of Jammu & Kashmir to compete and showcase their skills in the traditional martial art of Pencak Silat. Organized under the aegis of the […]
Decision to revoke Wangchuk’s detention welcome, but no space for agitation, violence: Ladakh LG
LEH, Mar 14 (PTI): Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central government’s decision to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, terming it a positive step for the region. However, Saxena said there is “no space for agitation” and violence in the Union territory, and […]
Govt working to minimise impact of global conflicts on people, Cong trying to create panic: PM
SILCHAR, Mar 14 (PTI): Asserting that the Centre was working to minimise the impacts of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress was acting “irresponsibly” by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Assam’s Silchar after unveiling projects worth over Rs […]
Approving Rs 100 Cr fisheries cluster in Anantnag symbol of PM Modi led Govt’s commitment towards J&K: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Mar 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a national model for integrated fisheries development, as India consolidates its position as the second-largest fish-producing country in the world. Addressing the National Coldwater Fisheries Conference at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, the LG Manoj Sinha […]
Climate change affecting Kashmir’s ecosystem: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Mar 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stressed the need to adopt scientific research, modern technology and sustainable practices to strengthen cold-water fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir while safeguarding natural resources. Addressing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar, CM Omar said universities and research […]
MHA revokes NSA detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi, Mar 14: The Ministry of Home Affairs Saturday said it has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act with immediate effect, saying government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders According to […]
Panun Kashmir expels ex-chairman Chrungoo amid foreign links allegations, Tito Ganju to take over
Jammu, Mar 14 (PTI) Panun Kashmir, an organisation representing Kashmiri Pandits, has expelled its former chairman Ajay Chrungoo with immediate effect and ordered an enquiry into his alleged foreign links, including a reported interaction with US-based Pakistani ISI agent Ghulam Nabi Fai, a circular said on Saturday. Chrungoo has been replaced by Tito Ganju, the […]
Tree cover in Indian Himalayan region shrunk by 2.2 per cent in two years: Govt
NEW DELHI, Mar 14 (PTI): The tree cover in the 13 states and Union territories of the Indian Himalayan region has shrunk by 2.27 per cent between 2021 and 2023, Union minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, the minister said that according to […]
Massive search operation in Samba after Pak drone spotted
JAMMU, Mar 14 (PTI): A massive search operation was launched by security forces on Saturday in several forward villages of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district after a Pakistani drone crossed the International Border and entered the Indian territory, officials said. The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, […]
Omar chairs cabinet meeting in Jammu, key decisions on governance taken
Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a Cabinet meeting here, paving the way for key decisions aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development across the Union Territory. The decisions were taken with a focus on improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery, the office of the chief minister […]