Lockdown hits normal life in JK
Srinagar: Normal life was affected across Jammu and Kashmir as authorities placed restrictions on the non-essential movement of people in a bid to contain spread of covid-19 cases on Saturday. Reports said that police vehicles fitted with public address systems announced the restrictions at several places across the Kashmir valley. Shops and other business establishments […]
Govt approves J&K Sports Policy 2022 : Policy incorporates provisions for cash awards, employment

JAMMU: To promote sporting culture and harness the energy of youth in Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the rollout of the J&K Sports Policy 2022. The new Sports Policy is aimed at promoting sports in the Union territory by developing sports […]
Covid-19: JK reports 1429 fresh cases, 3 deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1429 new coronavirus cases, lowest in 24 days, while as three persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. They said 607 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 822 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall case tally to 443891. They said […]
Govt seeks more regulations for social media
New Delhi: Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a series of supplementaries in this regard, he said whenever the government has taken […]
Lt Guv reviews Covid-19 situation in JK : Directs for continued adherence to CAB

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday reviewed the Covid-19 situation in J&K UT in a series of meetings with members of Covid Task Force, DCs and SSsP. During the meeting, the to-date situation of the Covid-19 was discussed, where ACS Health presented Covid analysis based on various parameters. The chair also took district-wise assessment of […]
NEET-PG-22: SC posts plea to extend internship deadline for hearing on Feb 8
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday said it would hear on February 8 the plea filed by MBBS students seeking postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled to be held on March 12 for admissions to post graduate medical courses. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant said it has come […]
Speed up implementation of JJM: Lt Guv to officers
Says govt determined to provide tap water connection to every household
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday reviewed various aspects related to Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) project at Civil Secretariat, an official spokesman said. He said that during the meeting, the Lt Governor sought a detailed report on the progress made under Jal Jeevan Mission across the UT, including Functional Household Tap Connections; Tap Water Connections […]
Fresh snowfall, rain in Kashmir
Srinagar: Many parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while others were lashed by rain, resulting in the drop in minimum temperatures across the valley, officials said on Friday. Several places in the valley, especially in south Kashmir, received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said. They said Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir recorded six inches […]
Evening flights suspended on weekends at Sgr Airport
Srinagar: Evening flights to and fro Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir will be suspended for three days a week for two months to carry out strengthening works on the runway, officials of Airport Authority of India said here on Friday. We are commencing the Polymer Modified Emulsion work on the entire runway during the […]
CS directs Tourism department to complete all projects by 31st Mar
Directs the department to put all unutilized assets to use
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Friday directed the Tourism department to focus on tourist comfort, convenience and satisfaction, improved travel guidance and way finding (e.g. signs, maps and websites available in multiple languages), and the potential benefits of integrating art and cultural amenities (e.g. unique artwork/ large billboards/ hoardings at railway station, at […]