Dr Jitendra reviews developmental scenario under ADP, lauds district admin for achievements

Baramulla: As part of Union Government’s special outreach Programme to get first hand appraisal of various developmental parameters, Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Earth Science; MoS of Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh Monday chaired a […]
India increased military expenditure by 0.9 pc in 2021; China by 4.7 pc: SIPRI report

New Delhi: India’s military expenditure increased to USD 76.6 billion in 2021, marking a 0.9 per cent hike over the 2020 figures, according to a report released by defence think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday. “China, the world’s second largest spender, allocated an estimated USD 293 billion to its military in 2021, […]
Over 8 lakh students in J-K benefitted under Centre’s Mid-day meal scheme: Govt
Srinagar: More than eight lakh children of Jammu and Kashmir have benefitted from the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, the union territory administration said as it was on the course to ease the life of its citizens through the efficient and optimal implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). “From the days of being under achievers to achieving […]
Govt blocks 16 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement. The blocked YouTube channels and the Facebook account had a cumulative viewership of over 68 crore and were […]
SC agrees to list after summer vacation pleas against abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing after summer vacation the pleas challenging the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which had given special status to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocate […]
PM strikes a chord with youth

Says they won't face troubles as their parents did
Samba: Reaching out to the youth of the Kashmir Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spelled out initiatives for peace and development, and assured they will not inherit the problems faced by their parents and grandparents. In his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Modi inaugurated […]
Thousands throng Samba as PM Modi addresses people
Palli (JK): A sea of people on Sunday turned up to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, his first public appearance in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Though Modi had visited the border areas of Rajouri in Jammu to celebrate Diwali with the Army troops twice on October 27, 2019 […]
Dream of ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan, Ek Nishan stands fulfilled: Lt Guv
Pali (Samba): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendera Modi, the J&K’s 70-year-old dream of Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan stands fulfilled while as post August 5, 2019, people of UT have been able to see new dreams. Addressing a massive rally in […]
Investment proposals in JK has reached Rs 38,000 Cr: PM
Meets UAE delegations in Jammu
Palli (JK): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met delegations from the United Arab Emirates looking for opportunities to invest in Jammu and Kashmir, and said private investment proposals in the union territory has reached around Rs 38,000 crore. Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir to participate in the celebrations for the National Panchayati Raj Day […]
JK presenting new example of democracy, determination: PM Modi
Palli (JK): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir is presenting a new example of “democracy and determination” as numerous development initiatives were undertaken in the last two to three years. Visiting Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, he also said that […]