Basholi Utsav-2025 to commence from September 28, LG Sinha unveils teaser
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday unveiled the teaser and the brochure for the five days long ‘Basohli Utsav’, which is set to commence from September 28 in Kathua border district. Bhasoli, a mountainous town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua border district, is a hub for the renowned eponymous art form, culture and pilgrimage […]
Urs at Pakherpora Shrine: Speaker LA reviews arrangements, holds interactions with locals
BUDGAM: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Monday visited the revered Pakherpora Shrine to review the preparations and arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Urs celebration. During the visit, the Speaker held public interaction with the local residents, civil society members and shrine management. The public raised wide range of […]
JKSDM launches India Skills Competition 2025 across 20 districts
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) Monday launched the India Skills Competition 2025 across all 20 districts of the Union Territory, signaling a significant push to empower the skilled youth of J&K and align them with national and global platforms of excellence. The launch, held simultaneously across the districts, is part of […]
Govt releases ₹33.34 lakh for Karkhandar Scheme in Kashmir Div
SRINAGAR: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, Monday announced release of ₹33.34 lakh for the implementation of its Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division. This significant financial allocation, disbursed to the respective Assistant Directors of Handicrafts and Handloom, underscores the Government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the rich artisanal heritage of the region while ensuring the […]
Vacant BDO’s post hits wage disbursement under MGNREGA in Lassipora, allege contractors
DC Pulwama acts after contractors file appeal Pulwama: Contractors working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on Monday raised an alarm over the issue, citing the lack of a designated DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) signatory, which stalled the verification of muster rolls. If left unverified for more than 14 days, these […]
CS inspects Jammu’s premier health institutions
Reviews healthcare services, ongoing infra projects too JAMMU: In a move to assess and strengthen the healthcare delivery system in Jammu, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday conducted an extensive tour of the city’s major government-run medical institutions. Those who accompanied the Chief Secretary included the Principals of concerned Medical Colleges, Medical Superintendents, Faculty Members, Chief […]
Two assembly seats should have been reserved for Pandits: Mehbooba
Jammu: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said reserving two assembly seats for Kashmiri Pandits would have been the biggest confidence building measure for the displaced community before their return and rehabilitation in the valley. “I believe the biggest CBM (confidence building measure) for (return of) Kashmiri Pandits would have been reserving […]
Sadder Treasury Srinagar condoles demise of Ex-auditor
SRINAGAR: Sadder Treasury officer, Javid Maqbool Khanday and other officials of Sadder Treasury Srinagar on Saturday condoled the demise of ex-auditor, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, currently posted in DSEK. In this regard, a condolence meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Sadder Treasury officer (STO). The meeting prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul […]
Final Showdown of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025 Set for today
Srinagar: The grand finale of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025, powered by Athwas Hyundai, is all set to electrify the valley as United Elegant FC takes on Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC in what promises to be a thrilling culmination to this pioneering franchise-based football league. The championship match will be held on Sunday, […]
Police detain notorious drug peddler in Handwara
Srinagar: Police detained a notorious and habitual drug peddler identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Jungli, son of Mohammad Sultan Dar, resident of Lachipora Zachaldara, under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, a police spokesman said Saturday. The detention order was formally issued […]
