LG vows to transform Ladakh into world class winter tourism destination
Leh: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday pledged to transform the Union Territory of Ladakh into world class winter tourism destination while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage. Gupta reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustainable, high-altitude sports infrastructure that empowers youth, supports local livelihoods, and highlights Ladakh’s unique landscapes. The Lt Governor was […]
UN rights body orders probe into human rights in Afghanistan
Probe to focus on women and girls Geneva: The UN’s top human rights body agreed on Monday to set up an ongoing probe of human rights violations in Afghanistan under the Taliban, including against women and girls, in a measure pushed for by the European Union. With no opposition and only China opting out of […]
Election Commission to take final call on pan-India SIR rollout: CEC
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said work is in progress to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in all states and a final decision on its rollout will be taken by the Election Commission. Responding to a question at a press conference to announce the Bihar assembly polls, CEC […]
Use rational medication for children: Secretary Health
‘Avoid cough, cold medicines for children below 2 years of age’ SRINAGAR: Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Monday advised for using rational medication in children. He said this while chairing a meeting at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K, Smita Sethi, along […]
State cannot prescribe conditions in tender that infringe upon constitutional guarantees: SC
New Delhi: The State cannot exercise its power to prescribe conditions in a tender in a manner that infringes upon constitutional guarantees, by closing the market to outsiders without a just cause, the Supreme Court said on Monday. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe made the observation while setting aside tenders issued […]
Delegation from PEMA foundation, Apni Party Chief call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation, led by its President Shri Tariq Dar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. The members of the delegation apprised the Lieutenant Governor on the endeavours of their foundation dedicated to cultural preservation, welfare of artisans and craftspeople, and promotion of Kashmir’s Geographical […]
Growth of JK directly linked to growth of its youth: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir government will provide an enabling atmosphere for the youth of the Union territory to grow into talented scholars and scientists. Addressing a function at a private educational institution here, the LG called upon the youth to chart their own paths and make […]
Craft City Srinagar set to reverberate with Artisan stories in October Fest
‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign to begin on Oct 11; celebrate living heritage, boost Brand ‘Soulful Kashmir’ SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is set to ignite a celebration of the region’s timeless artistry with the launch of ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign. This immersive series, a key pillar of brand’Soulful Kashmir’ promotion, invites general public to […]
Darjeeling: 23 killed as landslides rip through hills after torrential rains
Darjeeling (WB):At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said. According to reports compiled by the National […]
Pregnant bear rescued in 48-hour long operation in Kishtwar
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A pregnant black bear, weighing over 300 kgs, was rescued from a fast flowing mountain stream in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district early Sunday, officials said. The rescue operation by the officials of the wildlife protection department lasted 48 hours and the bear was later released in its natural habitat, the […]