Lt Guv addresses Utthan Foundation Trust Conference at Ghazipur

Says every initiative has been aimed at ensuring equitable, fair growth

GHAZIPUR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday addressed the Utthan Foundation Trust’s conference at Ghazipur. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor emphasized that after 2014 country ushered in a growth process that is inclusive, caring, and equitable to all sections of society. “The development march in the last seven and half years is not confined […]

Temperature settles above freezing point in Kashmir

Srinagar: The minimum temperature at most places in Kashmir settled above the freezing point, even as the weatherman has forecast light to moderate snowfall at isolated places in the Union Territory over two days from Sunday, officials said on Friday. Many areas in the higher reaches of the valley, including the Gulmarg resort, had received […]

Selection of SKIMS Dir: CS-led five member selection panel formed

Srinagar: The government on Friday constituted a selection committee for the post of Director, SKIMS Soura. The committee is headed by Arun Kumar Mehta (IAS), Chief Secretary, J&K and members include Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi; Dr. Surjit Singh, Director, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & […]

JK reports 141 covid-19 cases, one fatality

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 141 fresh covid-19 cases while one person died due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. 23 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 118 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 340434. There was one deaths reported from Kashmir division due to […]

Preparedness for adverse weather advisory reviewed

Principal Secretary visits Grid Sub Station Cheshmashahi

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, Nitishwar Kumar Friday visited the 140 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Sub-Station Cheshmashahi and convened a meeting of officers of KPDCL and JKPTCL regarding preparedness in view of adverse weather advisory from 26-12-2021. The meeting was attended by Managing Director KPDCL, Chief Engineer JKPTCL Kashmir and Chief Engineer KPDCL besides […]

Admin sets-up witness protection fund

Standing committees to pass orders on basis of threat analysis report

Srinagar: The administration has ordered the creation of a corpus fund to be known as the “witness protection fund” for meeting the expenses of the ‘witness protection scheme’-2018. In an order the UT’s Home department has ordered creation of the “witness protection fund” for meeting expenses incurred on the implementation of the “witness protection order(s) […]

Lt Guv greets people on Christmas eve

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people of Jammu & Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In a message, the Lt Governor said the festival is a celebration of peace, love, hope and harmony. “Christmas provides an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of sharing and brotherhood. The festival commemorating the birth of […]

HM militant killed in Arwani encounter

Srinagar: A Hizbul Mujahideen militant, involved in the killing of an inspector and BJP workers among others, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Friday, police said. A police spokesman said a cordon and search operation was launched in Mumanhal Aarwani area of Bijbehara in the south […]

Two militant associates arrested in Budgam

Srinagar: Security forces on Friday arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Budgam district and recovered ammunition from their possession, police said. The duo has been identified as Imran Majeed Magray and Aqib Amin, both residents of Magray Mohalla Mochwa. “Two militant associates linked with proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Chadoora area of Budgam have […]