Schools reopen in Jammu after fortnight-long rain-forced closure
Jammu: Schools reopened in the Jammu zone on Wednesday after being closed for the last fortnight due to heavy rain, floods, and landslides. Beginning on August 26, heavy rains pounded the region with such severity that many people lost their lives, and physical infrastructure went through massive damage. “Schools have reopened in the region today. […]
Demand for statehood: Sonam Wangchuk, Leh Apex Body sit on fast in Leh
New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Leh Apex Body on Wednesday announced that they are starting a 35-day fast in Leh over their demands for Ladakh’s inclusion under the Constitution’s sixth schedule and statehood. At a press conference, which was preceded by an all-faith prayer service, Wangchuk, a climate activist, educator and Ramon […]
Rana visits flood-affected villages of Anantnag
Assures swift relief and rehabilitation ANANTNAG: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, conducted an extensive tour of several flood-affected villages in Anantnag to assess the damages caused by the recent heavy rains and floods. Accompanied by legislator Abdul Majeed Bhat, the Minister visited a series of worst-hit areas including […]
DC Pulwama reviews preparations for celebration of Sewa Parv
Spirit of Sewa Parv must reflect in every village, school, & institution of the district: Dr Basharat PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom chaired a meeting at the Administrative Complex to review arrangements for the celebration of ‘Sewa Parv’, being organised across the Union Territory from 17th September to 2nd October, 2025. At […]
Distt Kulgam braces up to observe Sewa Parv
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, chaired a meeting to review preparations for the observance of Sewa Parv, which will be celebrated across the district from September 17 to October 2, 2025. It was informed that the Sewa Parv, envisioned as a people’s movement will witness active participation from PRIs, civil society, educational […]
Satish Sharma reviews supply position, transportation mechanism of essential commodities across J&K
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, convened a high-level review meeting to assess the supply position and transportation of essential commodities across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Managing Director, JKSRTC, Rakesh Sarangal; Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan; and other senior […]
Union Textiles Secretary inaugurates Animal Fibre Quality Assurance Laboratory at SKUAST-K, Shuhama
Says Govt committed to protecting purity, sanctity of Pashmina SRINAGAR: Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, inaugurated the Animal Fibre Quality Assurance Laboratory at Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (FVSc & AH), SKUAST-Kashmir, Shuhama Campus. Addressing officers and stakeholders meeting, the Union Secretary underlined the government’s commitment to protecting the purity and sanctity […]
JK has the potential to become the country’s premier destination for weddings: CM
Inaugurates ‘Hindusthan-2025 Wedding Planners Expo’ at SKICC SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday remarked that Jammu and Kashmir has immense potential for ‘Destination Wedding Tourism’ and efforts are on to tap this potential so that Kashmir can emerge from Paradise on Earth to Country’s Destination Wedding Capital. The Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating […]
Congress claims ‘administrative lapses’ during recent floods
Demands high-level probe Jammu: Reiterating the demand for a comprehensive relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction package for Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory’s Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday strongly advocated a high-level expert-led inquiry into alleged administrative lapses that worsened the recent flood devastation in the region. “There are serious concerns over administrative lapses […]
Lt Guv visits Health Camp for flood-affected families at Keso Manhasan, Samba
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday visited the Health Camp at Keso Manhasan, organised by Health Department in collaboration with AIIMS Jammu for flood-affected families. At the health camp, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the people undergoing health check-ups and listened to their concerns. The Lieutenant Governor said the Army, CAPFs, NDRF and district Administration’s […]