First-ever Sindhu Kumbh begins at Leh
LG V K Saxena says it will boost spiritual tourism, economy Leh/Jammu: The first-ever Sindhu Kumbh, held alongside the 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra, began in Leh on Tuesday amid religious fervour and cultural celebrations, with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena describing the event as a catalyst for eco-spiritual tourism, economic growth and Ladakh’s emergence […]
LG Saxena visits high-altitude hamlet in Leh, announces Him sarovar project
Leh/Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday visited the remote high-altitude village of Stakmo in Leh district and assured residents that a water body under the Him Sarovar project would be developed soon to address the area’s chronic water scarcity. Situated at an altitude of over 13,000 feet, Stakmo has been facing acute […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews admissions in Govt Degree Colleges across J&K
Calls for emerging technology courses, diversified academic offerings, measures to boost enrolment SRINAGAR: Maintaining that student welfare should remain the top priority, Minister for Higher Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday said that sustained reforms in the higher education sector are essential to make colleges more accessible, inclusive and responsive to the aspirations of students. The Minister […]
Higher Education Department notifies Spot Round for UG Admissions 26–27
Fresh Registration, Preferences Open from 23rd to 26th June on JK Admissions Portal SRINAGAR: Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified the conduct of the Spot Round for Undergraduate/Integrated PG admissions in Government Degree Colleges of J&K for the Academic Session 2026–27, for filling up the vacant seats remaining after completion of Round-2 admission formalities. The […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjoora line will be observed due to which power supply to Pinjoora, Puhnoo, Trenz, Mohanpora, Imamsahab, Kiloora, Arhama, Zawoora, Chodrigund, Reshinagar, Vehil, Palpora, Benimpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 29 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown […]
We are living in an era of constant change: Lt Guv
Felicitates students at ‘Amar Ujala Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh’ SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that we are living in an era of constant change. “AI and modern technologies are reshaping our classrooms. It’s an opportunity for students and teachers to rise higher, think more deeply, and take bolder steps. Let’s embrace […]
Ladakh LG Vinai Saxena lays foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday laid the foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh as a major initiative aimed at diversifying the Union Territory’s biodiversity, enhancing farmers’ incomes and creating new livelihood opportunities through floriculture. The two flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh will be the first […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews medical preparedness for upcoming SANJY at Pahalgam
ANANTNAG: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday visited Pahalgam and chaired a meeting to review the medical preparedness preparations for ensuing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 at Pahalgam Club here. MLA Pahalgam, Altaf Ahmad Wani; Director SKIMS; Principal GMC Anantnag; Director Health Services, Kashmir; MD JKMSCL; RTO Kashmir; Superintending […]
Javid Dar visits Ramban, reviews development works
Minister also e-inaugurates projects RAMBAN: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, Monday reviewed the progress of development works besides assessing implementation of flagship schemes in Ramban during his whirlwind tour to the district. He also e-inaugurated several projects and conducted extensive field visits to assess the development initiatives on […]
Bridge sanctioned a year ago in Pulwama, but work yet to start: Locals
Residents seek urgent government intervention Pulwama: Residents of Rakh in Pulwama district and Darbagh Watchi in Shopian have once voiced strong concern over the delay in the construction of a much-needed concrete bridge over the Ranbiara rivulet, alleging that despite the project being sanctioned nearly a year ago, civil work has not been started. The […]