JK, ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu ink MoU to boost skill, faculty development
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Skill Development signed an MoU with the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, an official said on Wednesday, describing it as a significant move to strengthen skill development and faculty training initiatives in the Union Territory. The MoU, valid for a period of five years, outlines a collaborative framework to […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Based on specific inputs received from the public, Police launched a series of well-coordinated operations leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers and seizure of narcotic substances, including codeine-based syrup and brown sugar-like substances. […]
Two nodal officers designated for effective rollout of portal for medicolegal reports
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday designated two nodal officers for the effective rollout and streamlined execution of the MedleaPR, a dedicated portal for uploading medico-legal reports (MLRs) and postmortem reports (PMRs) which play a crucial role in criminal prosecutions. In an order, Health and Medical Education Secretary Syed Abid Rasheed Shah said […]
Meet to be held at Gulmarg today
Srinagar: To continue with his efforts to restore normalcy, CM Omar Abdullah shall be taking a meeting of all Ministers and Administrative Secretaries at Gulmarg on Wednesday, which according to an official statement is aimed to alleviate fear, reinforce sense of security and trust, and ultimately pave the way for the revival of tourism in […]
45th BoDs meeting of JKSCSTBC Development Corporation held
Board extends benefits of DFS, ELS to Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Koli, Gadda Brahmin communities SRINAGAR: Minister for Social Welfare, Education and Health & Medical, Sakeena Itoo chaired the 45th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Backward Classes (JKSCSTBC) Development Corporation at Civil Secretariat here. The […]
Delegation of Anjuman Sharie Shian calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Anjuman Sharie Shian J&K led by Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas Mosavi called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, a Rajbhawan spokesman said. The members of the delegation put forth important matters pertaining to the smooth conduct of Muharram, including the procession of Youm-e-Ashoora. The Lieutenant Governor assured that appropriate action […]
Operation Sindoor: Railways felicitates 209 employees of Jammu division for ‘excellent service’
Jammu: Over 200 employees of operating and commercial department of Northern Railway’s Jammu division were on Tuesday felicitated here for providing excellent service during Operation Sindoor, an official said. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Uchit Singhal handed over certificates to 209 employees at a special programme organised by the railways in their honour for […]
‘Ladakh is waiting’: Private tourism players launch campaign to woo tourists
Leh: Facing a sharp decline in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, private tourism players in the Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a campaign to remind the world that the region is safe and ready to welcome guests. Initiated by All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHAGHA), the campaign […]
Lightning kills over 100 livestock
Affected nomadic families seek compensation Rajouri/Jammu: Over 100 sheep and goats belonging to nomadic families were killed after they were struck by lightning in the Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the upper reaches of the Budhal sub-division, when lightning, accompanied by heavy thunder and hail storm, hit a shepherd’s camp […]
Massive landslide blocks Jammu-Kishtwar national highway
Jammu: A massive landslide blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar national highway near Kandani, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said on Tuesday. The landslide struck the highway at 4 pm on Monday near slide-prone Phagumar in Kishtwar district. They said the road clearance operation was immediately launched by agencies and efforts are underway to make the highway […]