Two revenue officials chargesheeted over ‘illegal’ transfer of land in Jammu
Jammu: Two revenue officials were chargesheeted for allegedly transferring prime land worth Rs 22 crore to private persons in Nagrota, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Saturday. A chargesheet produced by the anti-graft agency before the court of Jammu anti-corruption special judge carried the names of the two officials and 31 private persons, alleged to […]
Police arrests three Drug Peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore and Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Aftab Mohallah, Warpora crossing intercepted two suspicious persons who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, Charas-like substance […]
Chief Justice inaugurates orientation programme on ‘ICT, e-Courts, AI’ and its impact on Judiciary
JAMMU: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy Saturday organised a one day orientation programme on “ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme” for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025)” and “Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary” at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu. […]
Public trust in Govt hospitals depends on conduct, compassion of doctors, paramedical staff: Sakeena Itoo
Conducts surprise inspection of GMC Jammu, reviews healthcare facilities JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility. During the visit, the Health Minister undertook an extensive review […]
Over 8,000 new artisans trained in GI registered papier mache craft: Handicrafts Dept
SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir has strongly refuted certain portions of a news story published in a Local daily newspaper with headline – ‘The Art Will Die with Us’: Srinagar’s papier mache craftsmen battle extinction. In a press release issued here, a spokesman of the Department countered the claims made by Nasir Ahmad […]
From Orchard to Opportunity: The Quiet Revolution in Apple Farming under HADP
JAMMU: Horticulture is not merely an agricultural activity in J&K it is the backbone of the rural economy here. Among its many produce, apple occupies a central place, supporting lakhs of farming families and anchoring allied livelihoods across the length and breadth of thevalley and some districts of Jammu region. Yet, despite producing apples renowned […]
Delegations, individuals call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Vibodh Gupta, former MLC and senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, an official spokesman said here. He said that Munish Sharma, senior BJP leader also called on the Lieutenant Governor. Earlier, Aftab Malik, Chairman, District Development Council Srinagar also called on Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhawan, the official added. […]
JKEDI concludes MDPs in 9 districts, trains 208 entrepreneurs under RAMP
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday successfully concluded the sixth and seventh batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) in Bandipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kathua, Rajouri, Reasi, Samba, Jammu and Doda districts of the Union Territory under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The scheme is funded by the Ministry […]
Lt Guv greets people on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all. Guru Ravidas Ji exemplified compassion, unity, […]
SKUAST-K scientist bags DBT BioE3 Challenge award
SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir’s Scientist Dr Khalid Zaffar Masoodi, along with his PhD scholar Shivani, has been conferred the prestigious ‘DESIGN for BioE3 Challenge’. The award has been instituted by BIRAC–BRIC under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and recognises cutting-edge innovations aligned with India’s vision of […]