Congress headquarters in Jammu to be named ‘Rajiv Bhawan’
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has decided to name its renovated headquarters in Jammu as ‘Rajiv Bhawan’ in memory of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, ahead of his death anniversary on May 21. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra said the decision was taken as a tribute to his contributions to the nation. According to […]
Rana hands over engagement orders to Anganwadi Workers, Helpers
MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Monday handed over engagement orders to newly selected Anganwadi Workers and Helpers from Mendhar and Balakote under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards strengthening the grassroots welfare and public health services in rural and […]
Minister Satish Sharma calls for stronger digital infrastructure
Calls for greater youth engagement through sports SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Monday highlighted government’s initiatives towards strengthening the digital infrastructure, promoting technological innovation and encouraging youth participation in sports and recreational activities across Jammu & Kashmir. The […]
Advisor Nasir Aslam reviews summer, Yatra and Eid preparedness in Jammu
Directs uninterrupted utilities, adequate essential stocks, robust traffic management JAMMU: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers to review summer preparedness, arrangements for upcoming pilgrimages, availability of food and essential supplies, and preparedness for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Jammu division. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner […]
Census 2027: Self-Enumeration a milestone in digital governance: Minister Javaid Dar
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Monday completed the Self-Enumeration process for Census 2027, marking participation in what is being described as India’s first fully digital and paperless Census exercise. The Minister termed the initiative a significant milestone in the country’s digital governance framework. […]
Committees on Govt Assurances from Bihar, Jharkhand call on Speaker LA
SRINAGAR: The delegates of Committee on Government Assurances of Legislative Council Bihar, Minority Welfare Committee of Committee of Legislative Assembly Bihar and Committee on Government Assurances of the Legislative Assembly Jharkhand, Monday visited the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and called on the Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather. The Speaker welcomed the committee […]
Jammu, Srinagar mark International Museum Day
Exhibitions titled ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World’ held SRINAGAR: The J&K Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums Monday celebrated the International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World” in conjunction with Mission Gyan Bharatam. Specially curated exhibitions of artifacts and rare manuscript collections were organized at the Dogra Art Museum, Jammu and […]
Heat Wave in Jammu: Temperature likely to touch 45°C, authorities issue Heat Wave advisory
Jammu: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Monday issued a heat wave advisory for people as temperatures in the city are likely to soar up to 45 degrees Celsius, prompting authorities to urge people, particularly elderly citizens and children, to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement during peak daytime hours. The advisory comes amid intensifying […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Handwara
Srinagar: Police in Handwara arrested two drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that in the first operation at Manzgam Crossing Vilgam, a naka was established on the general road where a person moving under suspicious circumstances was intercepted. He has been identified […]
Kakapora social activist stages unique protest, demands completion of SDH project
Residents say prolonged delay in Sub-District Hospital construction is causing immense hardship to patients Pulwama: A social activist in south Kashmir’s Kakapora area on Monday staged a unique protest against the prolonged delay in the construction of the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kakapora, demanding immediate completion of the long-pending healthcare project. The protest was led by […]