G20 Summit in Srinagar: Mega event that can dispel negative travel advisories on JK: BJP leader

Srinagar: The G20 Summit in Srinagar presents an enormous opportunity to boost Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural riches, tourism, and hospitality, BJP J-K spokesperson Altaf Thakur said. BJP J-K spokesperson, Altaf Thakur, has hailed the upcoming G20 event as a tremendous chance to enhance Jammu and Kashmir’s vibrant culture, tourism potential, and long-standing hospitality. This historic […]

Congress launches campaign for panchayat polls

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Sunday launched its campaign for the forthcoming panchayat elections in the Union territory. The launch of the campaign coincided with the 32nd death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who, the party said, was the architect of the panchayati raj system in the country. […]

BRO camp being relocated as part of preservation of Chumathang hot springs in Ladakh

Leh: A camp of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is being relocated from Chumathang hot springs as authorities on Sunday discussed measures required for the preservation and protection of the natural attraction in Ladakh, officials said. The meeting, chaired by the administrative secretary, Tourism, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, identified various measures for immediate action and long-term […]

Lt Guv interacts with residents, tourists and shopkeepers at Pahalgam

Inspects, takes stock of Pahalgam-Chandanwari road

ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Pahalgam and interacted with the residents, tourists and shopkeepers at the main market, today. The Lt Governor attended to the queries, issues & demands of the people, and assured time-bound redressal of all genuine grievances projected during the interaction. Earlier, the Lt Governor inspected and took stock of the […]

Union Government announces Implementation of BPNGLM in JK

Program to revolutionize livestock sector, create farmer-centric ecosystem

SRINAGAR: Government of India has made an important announcement regarding implementation of Bharat Pashudhan-National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) and selected Jammu and Kashmir among the six states and union territories for implementation of the program. This mission aims to create a farmer-centric ecosystem driven by technology, which will include the establishment of a digital livestock […]

Police arrests shopkeeper in Baramulla

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested a shopkeeper for being involved in selling of petroleum products on exorbitant rates at Uri, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that a police party arrested a shopkeeper identified as Ajaz Ahmad Awan son of Bashir Ahmad Awan resident of Salamabad Uri for his involvement in selling of Petroleum […]

  Police books three notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act

Srinagar: Police booked three notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla. Besides, destroys poppy cultivation in various parts of the district, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that the notorious drug peddlers identified as Zubair Ahmad Pandith son of Mohammad Hayat, Javaid Rasool Mir son of Ghulam Rasool, both residents of Gantmulla […]

Police arrests drug peddler in Handwara

Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Market Qalamabad, intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot after noticing police party but was apprehended tactfully. He has been […]

‘Nagar Diwas’ programme held at Dooru, Anantnag

ANANTNAG: Continuing the public outreach initiative of LG Administration, Nagar Diwas was Sunday organized by District Administration Anantnag in collaboration with Municipal Committee Dooru-Verinag at Dooru, here. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid presided over the event. It is important to mention that “Nagar Diwas” initiative was recently launched by the District Administration Anantnag to […]