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,” […]
Man goes missing from Jammu railway station
Jammu: The railway police has launched an operation to trace a man who had gone missing from the Jammu railway station, officials said on Thursday. Surinder Kumar, hailing from Vijaypur belt of Samba district, had gone missing from Jammu railway station on September 25, they said, adding that a case has been registered in this […]
Jails in JK will soon be connected with courts through video link: Justice Mittal
Jammu: Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Justice Gita Mittal has said that efforts are on to connect all the jails in the state with courts through video conferencing to ensure speedy justice to the inmates. She announced that meeting of lawyers with their clients in jails can take place on the eve […]
