CS discusses industry-driven ‘Hub & Spoke Model’ for ITI modernization with stakeholders
JAMMU: In a significant move aimed at transforming the skilling ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with key government functionaries and prominent industry representatives to deliberate on implementation of the Government of India’s flagship scheme for modernization of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through a hub and spoke […]
DDC member arrested by ACB for taking bribe
Srinagar: A District Development Council member was caught red-handed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, an official spokesperson said. The accused District Development Council (DDC) member was identified as Mohammad Shaban Chopan, a resident of Dara Harwan here. The ACB spokesperson said the anti-graft […]
Union home secretary reviews development of Ladakh
Leh/Jammu: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has reviewed the overall development of Ladakh and underscored the need to promote tourism, particularly winter tourism, to boost the local economy and generate employment, an official said on Tuesday. Mohan, who is on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a high-level review meeting with […]
CS chairs NRLM meet, calls for transforming rural women into successful entrepreneurs
SRINAGAR: In a move to empower rural women and foster self-reliance, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a meeting to review the performance of the Jammu & Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) here with the prime objective of transforming women registered with NRLM across the UT’s rural areas into successful entrepreneurs. On this occasion […]
Special arrangements made to facilitate Amarnath pilgrims’ participation in Tawi ‘aarti’
Jammu: Special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate the participation of Amarnath pilgrims in Tawi ‘aarti’ which is starting here from July 1, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Devansh Yadav said on Monday. The ‘Suryaputri’ Tawi aarti at the riverfront in the heart of the city is a significant step towards reviving Jammu’s […]
Revenue official arrested for bribery in Kathua
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a revenue official for taking a bribe for attestation of mutation in Kathua district, an officer said. Liaquat Ali, posted as patwari in Thuthay Chak Tehsil of Hiranagar, was caught red-handed by a trap team, taking a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant for entering his […]
Lightning strikes house on outskirts of Jammu, family escapes unhurt
Jammu: A house on the outskirts of Jammu city was struck by lightning on Monday, causing significant damage to it. Fortunately, the family of three residing in it escaped unhurt, officials said. The incident took place in Dhinady Khurd village of Bishnah tehsil in Jammu district. “Lightning struck our house around 7:30 am, resulting in […]
Lt Guv inaugurates SASB’s Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk Srinagar
Yatri Niwas has been built through donation, will accommodate 1300 pilgrims SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar and dedicated the new facility to Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims. The Yatri Niwas has been built through donation and it will accommodate 1300 pilgrims. […]
Four drug peddlers held in Udhampur
Jammu: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotic substances including heroin in Udhampur district on Monday, police said. Jeevan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, both residents of Jaganoo village, were arrested after 9.40 gm of heroin worth about Rs 6 lakh was recovered from their possession at Tikri on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a […]
Director Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt Mussrat Islam bereaved
SRINAGAR: The Officers and the Officials of the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir Monday held a condolence meeting at the Directorate Office here to express profound grief and solidarity with Mussrat Islam, Director, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, on the sad demise of his father. The meeting was attended by senior officers and staff members […]