CJ administers oath of office to newly appointed judges
Jammu: Two newly appointed judges were administered oath of office as judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh here on Tuesday, an official spokesman said. Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Justice Pankaj Mithal administered the oath of office to Justice Mohan Lal and Justice […]
Pentagon report mentions LAC village as territory controlled by China: Sources
New Delhi: Days after a Pentagon report said China has built a large village in a disputed area along the LAC in the Arunachal Pradesh sector, sources in India’s security establishment on Tuesday sought to downplay the report, saying it is in a territory controlled by the Chinese military for nearly six decades. They also […]
Rising covid cases: Admin orders corona curfew in five Sgr wards
Srinagar: District administration on Monday ordered imposition of “corona curfew” in five wards of Srinagar. As per an order by deputy commissioner Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz which comes into effect immediately, the administrative wards include 11 (Lal Bazar), 32 (Hyderpora), 31 (Chanapora), 27 (Bemina Hamdania Colony) and 24 (Bemina Housing Colony). The areas in Lal Bazar […]
JK reports three covid-19 fatalities, 111 fresh cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 111 fresh covid-19 cases while three persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Monday. Among the fresh cases, 19 were reported from Jammu Division and 92 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 333187. Three deaths were also reported due to the virus, all from […]
Achieve target of sustainable development: LG to officers
Chairs meeting of Secretaries, reviews dev projects
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday chaired a meeting of secretaries, during which a wide range of policy initiatives, speedy and timely completion of developmental projects were discussed, here at the Civil Secretariat. While chairing the meeting, the Lt Governor said that various policies and measures being undertaken by the government must achieve the target […]
LG hands over appointment letter to wife of slain teacher
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday handed over the appointment letter for the government job to Aradhna Mehra, wife of Kashmiri Hindu teacher Deepak Chand who was killed by militants in Srinagar on October 8, officials said. Mehra received the appointment letter at the Raj Bhavan here. “Today, handed over appointment letter to Smt […]
Security Challenges: Developing indigenous technologies imperative, says Army Chief
New Delhi: Only indigenously developed technologies will be available to the Indian Army for full exploitation during conflicts and it is imperative to reduce dependence on foreign technologies, Army Chief General M M Naravane said on Monday. The Indian Army is undergoing rapid modernisation and it is increasingly looking for indigenous solutions for its operational […]
CS reviews implementation of employment generating schemes
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr.Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the employment generating schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. Administrative Secretaries of Rural Development, Housing &UD, Labour & Employment, Social Welfare, Planning Monitoring and Development, School Education and Revenue departments, besides Chairman, J&K Bank and other senior officers participated in the […]
Srinagar added to UNESCO’s network of creative cities
Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was among 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) on Monday. The 49 cities were added to the network of 246 cities following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in recognition of “their commitment to placing culture and creativity at the […]
Lt Guv Sinha congratulates Padma awardees
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday congratulated the Padma awardees from Jammu and Kashmir and said it was a proud moment for the people of the union territory. Former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig was presented Padma Vibushan for public affairs by President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi on Monday. […]
