Govt takes full responsibility to safeguard interests of Kashmiris: Madhav

Jammu: Reaching out to the people of Kashmir with the message “every Kashmiri is ours”, BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav assured them that the Modi government has taken up the responsibility to safeguard their interests on land and culture. He termed Article 370 “anti-people and biggest hurdle” in the development of Jammu and Kashmir, […]

Amphalla Jail observes birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

JAMMU: District Jail Jammu organised a function to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation in which Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Gita Mittal, was the chief guest. The inmates of the Jail presented a colourful cultural bonanza on the occasion. The programme was witnessed by Justice Rajesh Bindal, […]

Specially-abled children present “Hum Bhi Kam Nahi” talent show

Advisor Khan pitches for collective efforts towards wellbeing of specially-abled children

Jammu: Emphasizing the need of collective efforts towards safety and well being of specially-abled children, Advisor to Governor Farooq Khan, today exhorted for adopting an integrated approach to help enable these children learn and function intellectually, physically and socially. Advisor was speaking at a talent show organized by Muskan Charitable Trust at Teachers Bhawan here […]

Navratra Festival Day 5: Div Com Jammu inaugurates handicrafts exhibition

Katra: The Navratra Festival today entered its 5th day with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma inaugurating a handicrafts exhibition which is being organised by the department of Handicrafts at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra. Interacting with the officers of handicrafts department, the Div Com asked them for supporting enhanced production of handicraft articles having huge […]

Ensuring prompt redressal of public grievances must: Div Com

Jammu: “Ensuring prompt redressal of public grievances must be the prime concern of officers”, said Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma here today. The Div Com was speaking at the inaugural function of foundation course for officers trainees of Junior scale J&K Administration Services, Police Services and Accounts Services, batch 2016 organised by J&K Institute of Management, […]

Jammu Smart City project: CEO discusses implementation of first phase

JAMMU: Chief Executive Officer, Jammu Smart City Project (Deputy Commissioner) Sushma Chauhan today chaired a meeting of departments associated with the Jammu smart city project to discuss the execution of first phase components. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police, Tejinder Singh, SSP Traffic Joginder Singh, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Pankaj Magotra, Engineers […]

Shopkeepers thrashed, woman and trooper injured in clashes

Srinagar: Unknown youth thrashed two shopkeepers for opening up their shops at Padgampora Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Sources said that two shopkeepers opened up their shops after 8 weeks but faced the wrath of local youth who thrashed them ruthlessly forcing them to close their business. Kashmir has been witnessing continuous shutdown […]

Zabarvan Hills receive season’s first snowfall

Hails storm hits Kokarnag village as MeT predicts rainfall

Srinagar: Zabarvan Hills received season’s first snowfall on Wednesday night, eyewitnesses said. They said that the season’s first snowfall was received at picturesque Zabarvan Hills, a mountain range beyond Dachigam Park here in Srinagar outskirts. Meanwhile, a MeT official said that they don’t have any observatory near Zabarvan Hills. He however, added that temperatures have […]

Army commence recruitment drive in Srinagar

Srinagar: Indian Army commenced a recruitment drive here on Thursday for inducting candidates into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) regiment. The recruitment rally is being held at the JKLI Centre at Rangath in Srinagar. Total vacancies for the recruitment are 2780 and saw participation in large numbers by youth from Jammu and Kashmir,” […]