ASI kick-starts revival of ‘Ancient marvel’ Awantiswami Temple in Pulwama
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: To preserve the rich heritage of nation, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under central government has embarked on a significant initiative to reconstruct and revive JK’s ancient Awantiswami temple. The temple is located on the banks of river Jhelum in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Built by the Utappa dynasty’s king […]
CM holds pre-budget consultation with public representatives from Rajouri, Poonch
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as part of his ongoing pre-budget consultations, held deliberations today with public representatives from Poonch and Rajouri districts at the Civil Secretariat. The discussions were attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister Javed Ahmad Rana, who represented their respective assembly constituencies. Chairpersons of District Development Councils and […]
Govt allocates Rs 5,835 cr to J&K, Rs 876 cr to Ladakh for power infra
Srinagar: The Union Government has allocated Rs 5,835 crore for Jammu and Kashmir and Rs 876 crore for Ladakh to strengthen power infrastructure under various central schemes. The information was provided in an official response in the Lok Sabha, outlining the financial support extended to the two Union Territories through government initiatives. In Jammu and […]
Freebies promised before polls: Are we not creating class of parasites, asks SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deprecated the practice of political parties promising “freebies” just ahead of elections and asked “are we not creating a class of parasites” instead of bringing people into the mainstream and contribute towards national development. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih also observed that […]
Meta brings Insta Teen Accounts to India with greater parental control
Proposes highest safety mode New Delhi: Meta on Tuesday announced it is expanding Instagram Teen Accounts to India that will ensure built-in protection for young users of this cohort, with features that limit unwanted interactions, enhance privacy settings, provide greater parental oversight, and places teens automatically and, by default, in the highest safety settings. To […]
Finalise arrangements ahead of commencement of Amarnath Yatra: CS tells officials
Chairs 14th HLC meet of Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday impressed upon all the line departments including the Shrine Board to ensure all arrangements are made well before commencement of the annual AmarnathJi yatra this year. The Chief Secretary issued these directions while chairing the 14th High Level Committee (HLC) […]
Winter hazards: Kashmiris struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: As winter months descend upon Kashmir Valley, residents face not only harsh cold but also rising mental health challenges such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression. SAD is linked to changes in seasons and typically strikes during the colder months. Its symptoms usually begin in late autumn, peak […]
Home, other loans to become cheaper as RBI cuts rate after 5 years
Mumbai: Home, auto and other loans are likely to see a drop in interest rates after the Reserve Bank of India under a new Governor cut the key benchmark rate on Friday for the first time in almost five years to spur a sluggish economy. The Monetary Policy Committee, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, […]
Rajouri deaths: Villagers living in isolation facilities stage protest
Demand return to their hamlets Rajouri/Jammu: Villagers, who have been housed in one of the isolation facilities following the death of 17 people due to an unexplained illness in Badhaal village of Rajouri district, on Thursday held protest demanding they be allowed to return to their hamlet. The protesters said while 17 people from their […]
BJP edge over AAP in exit polls, no gain for Cong
New Delhi: Most exit polls on Wednesday predicted an edge for the BJP over the ruling AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, while the Congress was projected to make no significant gains. The Election Commission will announce the official results after the counting of on February 8. Exit polls are projections made by election survey […]
