Three gamblers held in north Kashmir’s Tangmarg
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla apprehended three persons while indulging in gambling activities in Tangmarg, a police spokesman said Thursday. The individuals have been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Shah son of Ghulam Ahmad Shah, Ghulam Hassan Malik son of Ghulam Ahmad Malik, and Mohammad Ashraf Malik son of Mohammad Asadullah Malik. During the raid, police recovered […]
PoJK refugees in JK appeal to UN over rights abuses by Pakistan across border
Jammu: A Jammu-based organisation representing displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday appealed to the United Nations to intervene over alleged human rights violations and repression by Pakistani authorities on the people living across the border. Addressing a press conference here, POJK (Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir) Visthapit Seva Samiti chairman Deepak Kapoor condemned the […]
Chief Secy reviews progress of PM Fasal Bima Yojana in J&K
Stresses on enhanced farmer coverage and timely settlement of claims SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance schemes across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting […]
Over 30 illegal structures demolished as JDA reclaims prime land in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) launched a demolition drive near Jammu railway station on Wednesday, clearing over 30 illegal structures and reclaiming encroached land valued at Rs 10 crore, officials said. The early morning action targeted unauthorised commercial units, including dhabas and shops, occupying prime urban land, the officials said. Teams of the JDA, […]
Pashmina Development Board approved for Ladakh by LG Saxena
Leh: In a boost to the Pashmina wool sector, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday approved the creation of the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to transform the Union territory into a global centre for authentic Pashmina products. The Ladakh Pashmina Development Board (LPDB) will be the country’s first dedicated body to promote Ladakhi Pashmina […]
Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates New Court Complex at Bhaderwah
BHADERWAH: A significant milestone towards strengthening of judicial infrastructure in Doda district was achieved Wednesday with the inauguration of the newly constructed Court Complex at Bhaderwah by Justice Sanjeev Kumar Shukla, Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of Justice Sindhu […]
MLA Mir Saifullah chairs meeting of Committee on Public Undertakings
SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings was held Wednesday at the Legislative Assembly under the chairmanship of MLA Mir Saifullah. Legislators Ajaz Ahmed Jan, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Shafi Ahmad Wani, Rajiv Jasrotia, Mehar Ali, Reyaz Ahamad Khan, Arjun Singh Raju, Rafiq Ahmad Naik besides Chairman Bureau of Public Enterprises Talat Parvaiz, Secretary […]
Lassipora CA cold storage units reject allegations on ‘Environmental Violations’
Pulwama: Following recent reports concerning 11 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units at the Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre, the concerned authorities and cold storage owners have issued a clarification, stating that the matter has been misrepresented, causing unnecessary concern within the horticulture sector. According to official sources, the closure notices being referred to are not […]
Outstanding Sportsperson Recruitment
55% Sports Quota Job Selectees from Jammu, 45% Kashmir Srinagar: Amid recurring debates over regional imbalance in Jammu and Kashmir, the selection of outstanding sportspersons for government jobs has produced a near-proportionate regional distribution, with around 55 per cent of the selected candidates belonging to Jammu Division and 45 per cent to Kashmir Division. Officials […]
Respect, dignity of senior citizens is their rightful entitlement, not a favour: Sakeena Itoo
Directs enhanced facilities at Day Care center, Old age home JAMMU: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Wednesday remarked that respect for senior citizens is their rightful entitlement and not a favour as they have contributed immensely for the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks while […]