JK to emerge as number one tourist destination: Union Minister

Concludes his two day visit to JK

Srinagar: The Centre will take every measure required to make Jammu and Kashmir the number one tourist destination in the country, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G Kishan Reddy said on Friday. He pledged all support to the J-K administration to bring Mughal Gardens on the UNESCO Heritage map so that these places get […]

BSF to start ‘Retreat Ceremony’ at Suchetgarh border

Jammu: In a major boost to Jammu’s tourism potential, Border Security Forces (BSF) will start ‘Retreat Ceremony’ on Saturday at Octroi Post along the Indo-Pak International Border in Suchetgarh village of Ranbir Singh Pura Sector here in the outskirts on. Officials said that the first ever ceremony will be inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant […]

JK reports 133 fresh covid-19 cases, one fatality

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 133 fresh covid-19 cases besides one fatality due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. They said 36 of the cases were confirmed from Jammu division and 97 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 329566. There was one death due to the virus, taking […]

Man held over police inspector’s killing in Srinagar

Srinagar: A man accused of being involved in the killing of a police inspector in the Nowgam area here has been arrested, police said on Friday. Inspector Parvez Ahmad was shot dead by militants when he was on his way to the mosque to offer prayers in Nowgam on the outskirts of the city on […]

Lt Guv extends greetings on Gandhi Jayanti, Shastri’s birth anniversary

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended greetings and good wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. In his message, the Lt Governor observed that Gandhi Jayanti reminds us to rededicate ourselves towards promoting amity, peace, selfless service, social equity, and social justice. It also calls upon us […]

Union Minister inaugurates ‘Conference Hall’ at GDC Baramulla

Holds interactive session with teachers, students

BARAMULLA: On the second day of his visit to district Baramulla, Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar Friday inaugurated a multipurpose Conference Hall at Government Degree College Baramulla that has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.14 Crore. The Minister also carried out several activities having larger educational significance. Dr. […]

Union Minister reaches Kupwara for two day visit

KUPWARA: Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste reached the frontier district of Kupwara on a two day visit on Friday. On reaching Kupwara, the Minister laid the foundation stones of Block Development Council Office at Wavoora and Alama Anwar Shah Sports Stadium, Kuligam coming up at a cost of […]

Govt committed to promote JK Tourism worldwide: Union Minister

SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy Thursday reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of India towards the promotion Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and rich cultural heritage worldwide. The Minister stated this while holding an interactive session with tour operators and various stakeholders associated with […]