JK has always stood as original symbol of natural beauty: CM Omar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has always stood as the original symbol of natural beauty and tourism while many regions now market themselves with catchy slogans, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Addressing the annual function of HDFC Bank at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar on Friday evening, Abdullah lauded the institution’s growth, resilience and […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews restoration of Sgr-Jmu Highway, other roads
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the restoration works on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, […]
Dy. CM reviews post-flood scenario in Sunderbani, Nowshera
Also takes stock of ongoing works on Sungal Tunnel RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Saturday chaired a high-level meeting at Dak Bunglow here to review the post-flood scenario in the Sunderbani and Nowshera areas of Rajouri and assessed damages caused by the recent heavy rainfall. The meeting was attended by ADC Sunderbani, Pritam Lal […]
Farmers on agriculture tour in Pulwama allege inadequate facilities
Appeal for intervention, seeks DC Pulwama’s help Pulwama: An agriculture educational tour organized by the Agriculture Department Pulwama has run into trouble after participants alleged that they were left without proper arrangements for accommodation, food, and other basic necessities. As per details, a group of 24 participants from different parts of Pulwama district joined the […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Friday following
Directs elaborate arrangements at all prominent shrines to facilitate devotees SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming religious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday convened a meeting of officers to ensure elaborate arrangements at prominent religious places including major mosques & shrines. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners […]
J&K Judicial Academy organizes one-day training programme on Cyber Laws
SRINAGAR: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy organized a one-day training programme on “Cyber Laws & Appreciation and Handling […]
Fruit growers, dealers allege losses after tucks remain stranded
Sopore: The recent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway following cloudbursts and subsequent damage has dealt a severe blow to Kashmir’s fruit industry, leaving hundreds of fruit-laden trucks stranded and causing mounting anxiety among traders. According to reports, nearly 300 to 400 trucks loaded with apples and other perishable fruits are stuck along the highway […]
Sahitya Akademi Organises Literary Conference on Life of poet Mohi-Ud-din Gowhar
Sopore: In a significant cultural event celebrating Kashmiri literature and poetry, Sahitya Akademi, a premier literary forum, organised a day-long literary conference on the life and works of eminent Kashmiri poet, Mohi-Ud-din Gowhar. The programme was hosted at the auditorium of Government Degree College for Women, Sopore, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from poets, writers, students, […]
Sakeena Itoo expresses grief over loss of lives in Ramban, Reasi incidents
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in Reasi and Ramban districts due to natural calamities in which several precious lives have been lost. The Minister said that it is heart wrenching that several precious lives have […]
Dy CM urges PM Modi, HM Shah to grant Rs 1.60 lakh Cr package to Jammu
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to grant double the Rs 80,000 crore package, announced after the 2014 floods in Kashmir, to the Jammu region. He said this is the worst catastrophe in 100 years that Jammu has faced, resulting in widespread […]