JK’s next big growth story is happening in rural areas: Lt Guv

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday stressed the need to strengthen rural economy in Jammu and Kashmir. “Our next big growth story is happening in rural JK. We need inter-sectoral coordination to improve infrastructure, empowerment of women and employment generation, and NABARD has vital role to play in this endeavour,” the Lt Guv said while […]
Properties of those providing shelter to militants to be attached: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday warned that properties of people providing shelter to militants or their associates will be attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Process has started for attachment of some immovable properties which have been used for purpose of terrorism as per section 2(g) & 25 of ULP (UAPA) […]
DGP, top security officials review security scenario in Kashmir
Srinagar: Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbag Singh and Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Home Department, Raj Kumar Goyal on Thursday jointly chaired a high level security meeting to review the security scenario of the Kashmir valley. DGP J&K while addressing the meeting directed the officers for strengthening the security measures against militant violence. He […]
LS passes demands for grants : Authorises govt to withdraw Rs 122.43 lakh cr from Consolidated Fund
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022, authorising the government to withdraw Rs 122.43 lakh crore from the Consolidated Fund of India for its working as well as implementation of programmes and schemes for the fiscal beginning April 1. This completes two-thirds of the budgetary exercise […]
Violence won’t end till there are guns and grenades: DGP
Says number of militants decreasing
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s DGP Dilbagh Singh on Thursday said while the number of terrorists is decreasing in the Union Territory, violence will not end till youngsters possess guns and grenades. He appealed to the youngsters who have joined terror ranks to shun the path of violence and join the country’s mainstream. “The number of […]
72 lakh tourists visited JK since September 2021: Govt
Srinagar: More than 1.43 lakh tourists visited J&K in December 2021 and the number of tourists who visited J&K since September 2021 is over 72 lakh, the Tourism Ministry said on Thursday. While replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Tourism G Kishan Reddy said that the winter season has witnessed 100 percent […]
Rains lash Kashmir, parts of Jammu Division
Srinagar: Rains lashed Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu division as the weatherman on Thursday forecast mainly dry weather for now till March 30. “Today, a brief spell of light rain/snow (over higher reaches) is likely at scattered places of Kashmir whereas weather will be partly to generally cloudy in both Jammu and Kashmir (divisions),” […]
Generating employment: Govt forms task force for identifying opportunities for youth
Srinagar: The Government on Thursday constituted a 15-member Task Force headed by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, for generating employment opportunities in the new and upcoming destinations identified by the Mission Youth, J&K. The members of the committee, as per a government order include Administrative Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Administrative Secretary, […]
UN blames Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis, urges aid

United Nations: The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival. The vote Thursday on the resolution was 140-5 with only Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea […]
Sikh intellectuals meet PM, hail his commitment to community
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met a group of eminent Sikh personalities and intellectuals who hailed his commitment to the community and the unity of the country. The meeting went for over 90 minutes at the prime minister’s residence as Modi spoke about his association with Sikhs over the years and the […]