Four pistols, ammunition recovered

Pulwama: Security forces on Friday recovered four pistols besides other ammunition in Telangam village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama, officials said. An official said that a search operation was launched in Telangam village during which four pistols and other ammunition were recovered from the spot. He said that the operation was jointly launched by the Army […]

Kerala to oppose move to bring petrol, diesel under GST regime

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala on Thursday said it will vehemently oppose any move to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime as that will further reduce revenue generation for the state and asserted that the Centre should reduce its levies on the two commodities to provide relief to the common people. Central excise and state VAT […]

Lt Governor attends Passing out Parade

Pays homage to the martyrs of Fire and Emergency Services who have laid down their lives in the line of duty

UDHAMPUR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Passing out Parade of 669 cadets of J&K Fire and Emergency Services at SKPA, Udhampur. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor extended his best wishes to all trainee Fire Fighters who successfully completed their training, and asked them to perform their duty with highest degree of commitment […]

Union Minister visits IIT Saffron Spice Park

Holds interaction with various delegations

PULWAMA: Under the Union Government’s public outreach programme, the Union Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan had a detailed visit to Indian International Trade Saffron Spice Park, Pampore on Thursday where he inspected various departments of the processing unit. In addition to the Stigma Separation Center, the minister also inspected the drawing, grading, packing […]

Government committed to develop industrial sector in JK: Som Parkash

Says govt to create employment avenues for youth

SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce (I&C), Som Parkash Thursday chaired a meeting to review the performance of I&C department of Jammu and Kashmir at SKICC, Srinagar. During the meeting, Parkash highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir has a vast potential for the industrial sector and the present government under the leadership of […]

Obtaining passport: Vigilance clearance now mandatory for govt employees

Srinagar: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has made vigilance clearance mandatory for obtaining passport by a government employee, stating that the current system does not contain any mechanism to deny passport to employees under suspension or facing departmental inquiry or prosecution on account of serious charges. As per an order, the government stated that […]

Practice yoga at least 5 minutes a day, says minister Sonowal

Baramulla: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday appealed to people to spend at least five minutes every day practicing yoga for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Inaugurating a yoga demonstration-cum-ayush exhibition here, Sonowal said youths should take a keen interest in the practice as it plays a vital role in changing the lives. “I appeal to […]

Lt Guv Manoj Sinha to address Pan IIT’s Global Virtual Technology Summit 2021

Two-day virtual affair to be held on September 17th- 18th

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha is scheduled to address Pan IIT’s Global Virtual Technology Summit 2021, Delhi, a statement issued by the organization said. PanIIT India – an umbrella body representing the alumni of IITs is organizing its flagship event PI-WOT 2021 – Global Virtual Technology Summit hosting political leaders, industry experts, […]

COVID-19: Booster dose not central theme at the moment: Govt

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said COVID-19 booster shot is not the central theme in scientific discussion as well as in the public health domain at the moment and getting the two doses remain the main priority. Responding to a question at a press briefing, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said administering both the […]