Common man’s aspirations at the core of administration: Lt Guv
Says Panchayati Raj institutions are the strongest voice, largest participants in governance SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the government has put the common person’s aspirations at the core of administration. “By ensuring accountability and citizen participation, we have translated a commitment to multi-generational change into reality within 3 years and […]
President confers Padma awards to Mammootty, Satish Shah, Rohit Sharma
New Delhi: Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actors Mammootty and Satish Shah, cricketer Rohit Sharma, and playback singer Alka Yagnik were among eminent personalities conferred with the coveted Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. In the second civil investiture ceremony at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president presented Padma Vibhushan to former […]
BRICS has vital role in deepening security cooperation, addressing shared challenges: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cyber security to emerging technologies, in a changing global landscape. Modi also said that India’s chairmanship of BRICS will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs calls on Lt Guv, CM
SRINAGAR: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, led by its Chairman Dr. Shashi Tharoor called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, on Tuesday. The committee later called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as well, an official spokesman said. The Committee is on a four-day study visit to the Union Territories of […]
Lt Guv reviews Muharram arrangements
Directs for comprehensive traffic management plan for Muharram, Amarnath Yatra SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for Muharram across Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, […]
Parliamentary panel in JK briefed on border security measures, Op Sindoor performance
Srinagar: Security officials on Tuesday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs about the steps taken to protect the country’s borders following the success of Operation Sindoor last year. “Today, we had a very fruitful interaction with the army officers, security officers and defence forces on how they protect our borders and about the […]
CM meets council of ministers to discuss governance, development proposals
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting of the council of ministers at the Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday to discuss proposals for strengthening governance. The chief minister’s office said the meeting also focused on improving public service delivery across the Union territory. “The meeting deliberated on a range of proposals and policy matters […]
Amarnath Yatra preparations
Multi-agency mock drill conducted at Jammu base camp Jammu: A mock drill involving multiple security and disaster response agencies was conducted at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Tuesday as part of preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, officials said. The 57-day-long Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3. The exercise […]
Mela Kheer Bhawani
Reunions, Remembrance and Return to Homeland Call Mark Zeashta Ashtami celebrations Tulmulla (Ganderbal): Amid chants of Vedic hymns and the sounds of conch shells, thousands of devotees gathered at the Kheer Bhawani shrine here on Monday to celebrate Zeashta Ashtami, one of the most important religious festivals of the Kashmiri Pandit community, with many […]
LT Guv pays obeisance at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple
Prays for peace, prosperity and well-being of all GANDERBAL: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday paid obeisance at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla in Ganderbal on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor extended his […]