Govt enhancing people’s access to financial products: Lt Guv
Says admin committed to ensure adequate, timely availability of credit to industries
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday reviewed the progress towards financial inclusion by banks in J&K with MK Jain, Deputy Governor RBI, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary and other officials. The Lt Governor shared the vision of the UT Government for extending the banking and financial services to the doorsteps of the people of […]
Srinagar acid attack case: Police files two charge sheets
Juvenile accused should be treated as adult: Police
Srinagar: Completing its investigation in three weeks, Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused, including a juvenile, in the acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said. Two of the accused, identified as Sajid Altaf Rather and Mohammad Saleem Kumar alias Tota, were produced before Chief […]
Ukraine crisis :Putin asks lawmakers for permission to use military force
White House calls Russian moves as ‘invasion’
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the country’s parliament on Tuesday for a permission to use military force outside the country. Putin’s letter to the upper house of parliament would formalize a Russian military deployment to rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a day after the Russian leader recognized their independence. It may also herald Putin’s […]
Bringing back Indians: Air India operates flight to Ukraine amid rising tensions
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday operated a Boeing 787 aircraft to Ukraine to bring back Indians amid rising tensions in the eastern European country. The aircraft, which has more than 250 seats, is expected to return to the national capital at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, according to an airline official. The flight AI […]
Chief Secretary chairs BoD meeting of JKTDC
Asks Corporation to move into operational profits within three months
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC). Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department, Administrative Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department, MD JKTDC, Director Tourism, Kashmir and Director Tourism, Jammu along with concerned officers of the department participated in the meeting. To optimally utilize […]
JK’s Silk, woolen products get major boost
JAMMU: Silk and Woolen products of Jammu and Kashmir, known for their unique quality with traditional blend which contribute significantly in UT’s economy, are again set to be promoted and marketed in a big way at National and International markets. The Jammu and Kashmir government, as part of its endeavor towards reviving the economy of […]
Snowfall in many parts of Kashmir
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was recorded in many parts of Kashmir on Tuesday even as Srinagar city was lashed by sleet due to western disturbances affecting the region, officials said here. Heavy snowfall was reported from Gulmarg resort in Baramulla district where over seven inches of fresh snow had accumulated, the MeT officials said. They said […]
JK reports 137 fresh covid-19 cases, no fatality
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 137 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. They said 100 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 37 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall tally to 452547. Giving district wise details, the […]
Tribal population to get ‘Smart Cards’: Major step for hassle-free biannual migration: Officials
JAMMU: Tribal Affairs Department in coordination with J&K Police, Forest Department and Census Operations Department finalised the modalities for Smart Cards to be provided to Transhumant tribal families for hassle-free movement during migration and access to various services. The meeting to finalise the design and contents of the Smart Cards was chaired by Secretary, Tribal […]
LG’s Mulaqaat: Lt Guv interacts with applicants of JK-IGRAMS
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday interacted with applicants of J&K Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System during “LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing” through virtual mode, and took first hand appraisal of people’s issues and grievances. During the latest edition of the programme, several grievances of the applicants were redressed on the spot by […]
