Welcome Wangchuk’s release, but no space for agitation, violence: Ladakh LG
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central government’s revocation of the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, terming it a positive step for the region. All the same, Saxena said there is “no space for agitation” and violence in the Union territory, and suggested dialogue […]
DG Territorial Army reviews ecological initiatives in JK
Jammu: Director General of the Territorial Army, Lt Gen Girish Kalia, on Saturday visited the ‘Chinar Eco Warriors’ ecological battalion in Samba district to review its role in the greening of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. The programme is being implemented in close synergy with the Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Forest Department under […]
Omar chairs cabinet meeting in Jammu
Key decisions on governance taken: Official Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a Cabinet meeting here, paving the way for key decisions aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development across the Union Territory. The decisions were taken with a focus on improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery, the office of the […]
Lt Guv urges writers, artists to preserve Jammu’s cultural heritage
Commends JU for its efforts in preserving, promoting region’s cultural ethos Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called on writers and artists to preserve the rich heritage of Jammu, promote its legacy, and connect the younger generation with their roots. “Jammu’s traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us to rise above […]
Farooq Abdullah attack
MHA to review VIP security measures New Delhi: The Union home ministry will undertake a comprehensive security audit of all VIPs under the central security cover in the wake of the assassination bid on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said on Friday. The decision to hold the review next week […]
Eid Feast Turns Costly: Mutton Prices Soar Across Kashmir
Despite official rate of Rs 700 per kg, meat sold at Rs 750–Rs 800 Residents decry overcharging as festive demand surges Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, mutton prices across Kashmir have shot up sharply, with consumers alleging that butchers are selling meat well above the government-fixed rate. The administration has fixed the retail […]
J&K gets over Rs 330 cr more from Centre for flood relief
NEW DELHI: The Centre has approved an additional financial assistance of over Rs 330 crore for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to undertake relief and restoration measures in the wake of natural calamities that struck last year. The fund was cleared by a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, […]
Gas ‘crunch’ hits people all across India
Union advises against ‘panic booking’, warns against hoarding New Delhi: Panic reigned in the streets on Friday as a scramble for domestic gas made people queue up across states, eateries shut shop, and reports of hoarding made rounds, even as the Centre insisted there was no shortage of LPG in the country. The Centre […]
NC MPs meet Murmu, seek restoration of JK statehood
Demand protection of job rights New Delhi: National Conference MPs in the RajyaSabha on Friday met DroupadiMurmu here and submitted a memorandum, seeking early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and flagging issues such as land and job rights, hydropower projects and unemployment. MPs Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and ShammiOberoi called on […]