People in JK headed towards poverty: Azad

Jammu: There has been a slump in business and developmental activities in Jammu and Kashmir over the last two and a half years and people are heading towards poverty, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said here. Under the Darbar Move, the civil secretariat and other move offices used to function in Srinagar for six […]

Ladakh sees 23 fresh COVID-19 cases

Leh: Ladakh’s coronavirus caseload increased to 22,059 on Saturday with 23 fresh infections, officials said. Of the new cases, 13 were detected in Leh and 10 in Kargil district, they said. So far, Ladakh has recorded 218 deaths — 160 from Leh and 58 from Kargil. The officials said the number of active coronavirus cases […]

Eight fraudsters’ duping people using fake FB account held

Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Police with the assistance of Rajasthan Police arrested at least eight ‘fraudsters’ who had created a fake social media account of an ADG rank officer of JK Police, Mukesh Singh and were duping naïve people of their hard-earned money. Pertinently, ADG Mukesh Singh who has earlier served as IGP Jammu had registered […]

Villagers capture 10 bears during one week at Verinag

Anantnag: Locals from Verinag hamlets of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district captured at least 10 wild bears in a week. Six bears were captured alone in Kokagund village, locals said. They said wild animals are damaging vegetation and pose risk to live stock. “We are without a Range Office. There is a dire need to establish […]

DGP greets people on Christmas

Wishes all ranks of JKP, security forces, their families

Jammu: Director General of Police Shri Dilbag Singh has greeted the people of J&K, all ranks of JKP, Security Forces, their families and families of martyrs on the eve of Marry Christmas. He wished for a joyful festival. In his message, Singh has expressed hope that the festival will bring peace and happiness among the […]

Chief Secretary greets people on Christmas

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Friday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Christmas. In his message on the eve of Christmas, the Chief Secretary said that Christianity teaches the principles of truthfulness, honesty, harmony, and sacrifice. He hoped that the festival shall bring greater peace and prosperity, and inspire people from […]

‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ widely received by people in UT

Programme helping to make governance process more people-centric

SRINAGAR: The monthly radio talk show of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is being widely received by the people from the UT of JK who have found a major platform in “Awaam ki Awaaz” for registering their grievances and suggestions. Many people especially youth of J&K are voicing their suggestions through the programme […]

Forest Department gets 31 trained Forest Guards

Commissioner Secretary attends passing out parade

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Forests, Sanjeev Verma, Friday attended passing out parade of 31 Forest Guards who have successfully completed their entry level training course from the Forest Guard Training School, Doomi, Akhnoor. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF, Forest Department, Dr. Mohit Gera was the guest of honour on the occasion. Commissioner Secretary inaugurated […]

Workshop on ‘Gender Sensitization’ inaugurated

SRINAGAR: With the objective of generating awareness on gender related issues and raising sensitization on the provisions of ‘sexual harassment of Women at Workplace’ (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, a one day Workshop on ‘Gender Sensitization–Breaking Barriers and Addressing Issues’ was organized by Committee on Gender Sensitization and Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, […]