One student killed as landslide hits govt school in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: A student was killed and five people were injured when a landslide triggered by heavy overnight rain hit a government school in Poonch district on Monday, officials said. Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of the life of the young student. A large boulder rolled […]
Search operation to track down terrorists resumes
Jammu: Security forces on Monday resumed a search operation to track down a group of terrorists hiding in a dense forest in Kishtwar district, officials said. The joint operation by the police and the army was launched on Sunday afternoon in Khankoo forest in Cherji area between Dachhan and Nagseni, they said. It triggered a […]
Batch of over 3,700 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath shrine
Jammu: A fresh batch of over 3,700 pilgrims left Jammu on Monday for the twin base camps of the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements, officials said. So far, over 3 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the ice lingam of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre-high shrine since […]
3.1 magnitude earthquake hits Kishtwar
Jammu: An earthquake hit Kishtwar district in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. There were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The earthquake, with its epicentre near Kishtwar and a magnitude of 3.1, occurred at 1.36 am on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth […]
Lt Guv expresses grief over death of pilgrim, student
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the tragic landslide incident at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which a devotee lost his life and a few others were injured. The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide best possible medical care […]
Chief Secretary visits Vicharnag Temple, Srinagar
Launches renovation, upgradation works under heritage conservation scheme SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Saturday visited the ancient Vicharnag Temple, a site of historical and religious significance, in Nowshera area of Srinagar city. The visit was aimed at to take onsite appraisal of the works being taken up for revival, restoration and conservation of the […]
Chief Secretary reviews development scenario of Bandipora district
Lays foundation stones for major projects, meets public delegations BANDIPORA: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the district administration of Bandipora to assess the ongoing development works and the status of Centrally Sponsored and UT Sector schemes in the district. The meeting, held at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora, was […]
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates NTPHC, Sheep Extension Centre at Khull Kulgam
Says Omar led government committed to establish all essential facilities KULGAM: In order to strengthen healthcare facilities in rural areas, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) and Sheep Extension Centre at Khull village of DH Pora here Saturday. The NTPHC, completed […]
Dr Darakhshan reviews upgradation projects of Barah Sadaat Shrine at Tailbal
Srinagar: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi visited the Barah Sadaat Shrine at Tailbal on Saturday and reviewed the upgradation projects to be taken up by J&K Waqf Board soon. Andrabi paid obeisance at the shrine and interacted with the civil society and listened to the suggestions of locals regarding the infrastructure development […]
Quality education, teacher accountability pillars of J&K’s educational reforms: CS
Reviews performance of School Education Department SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the School Education Department to take stock of the teaching scenario and implementation of other education reforms in the Union Territory. The meeting besides Secretary, School Education Department was attended by PD, Samagra Shiksha; Director, School Education, […]
