Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project to trigger all-round development of JK: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, will trigger all-round development of Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Jitendra Singh said here. In an interview to PTI Videos, Singh said the Udhampur-Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project will lead to an increase in trade, the creation […]
Kashmir rail link will boost tourism in JK: Jugal Kishore
Katra: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate much-awaited Kashmir rail link later this week, BJP MP Jugal Kishore Sharma on Tuesday said it would connect the valley with rest of the country and boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. People in the valley are eagerly waiting for “Eid gift”, as the start […]
Union Cabinet to meet on Wednesday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the first after India’s punitive military action against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Sources said the ministers are likely to be given details of the operation, which is also expected […]
CS calls for timely completion of SBM 2.0, AMRUT projects
Emphasises month-wise work plan formulation, fortnightly progress report SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday directed the officers to ensure completion of all projects being executed under AMRUT 2.0 and SBM 2.0 on top priority across the Union Territory. While chairing a high-level meeting held in this regard, the Chief Secretary reviewed the progress on various […]
Trader’s association delegation, sports personalities call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Traders Association, Lal Chowk Srinagar led by its President Mohammad Iqbal Khan called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, an official spokesman said. He said that the members of the delegation put forth important matters pertaining to the improvement of civic amenities at Lal Chowk and other issues of traders’ […]
Police arrest three drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Kupwara, Sopore and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Drugmulla Market intercepted a suspicious person identified as Shahrukh Shafi Mir son of Mohammad Shafi Mir resident of Kupwara. During search, […]
Minor boy dies after falling into water trench in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: A two-year-old boy died after accidentally slipping into a water trench, located in the lawn of his residential house at Gagingear area Gund. Locals said that, the tragic incident occurred when the child was playing in the lawns. The deceased has been identified as Mahir Ahmad Chohan, son of Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of […]
Lt Gov attends ‘Telangana Formation Day’ celebrations at Raj Bhawan
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governori Manoj Sinha Monday attended the celebration of ‘Telangana Formation Day’, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Srinagar. The event also observed Goa Day, which was celebrated on 30th May. Security personnel, students and the people from Telangana and Goa living in J&K UT were the special invitees for the evening. The […]
CM greets people on Urs of Hazrat Shah-e-Hamdaan (RA)
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), fondly revered as Shah-e-Hamdaan (RA). In his message of felicitation, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the legendary Sufi saint, recalling his immense […]
ADDC Shopian reviews implementation of PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana)
SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone today reviewed the implementation of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. Experts gave a detailed briefing on the scheme’s benefits, subsidy process and application procedures. Discussions focused on creating awareness among the public, simplifying registration and inspection processes and ensuring timely […]