LG participates in ‘Sewa Parv’ at Vaishno Devi base camp
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday participated in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi’s ‘Sewa Parv’ in Reasi district, highlighting that the initiative is aimed at bringing together communities, institutions and individuals for nation-building. “With collective commitment to service to ensure meaningful impact on communities, the Sewa Parv is improving public health and […]
Two drug peddlers arrested with charas-like substance in J-K
Srinagar: In two separate operations, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two alleged drug peddlers with a substantial quantity of narcotics in Budgam and Shopian districts, officials said on Sunday. Acting on a specific input, a police team put up a checkpoint at Naghard in the Wachi area of Shopian and intercepted a drug […]
Ending terrorism is people’s responsibility: Lt Guv
Praises security forces for ensuring peace in the region Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said while the government and the security forces are doing their job, ending terrorism is the responsibility of the people of the Union territory as well. Speaking at an event here, Sinha said terrorism has been greatly reduced across […]
BRICS nations express concern over indiscriminate rising of tariffs, coercive measures
United Nations/New York: The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of “indiscriminate rising” of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of “coercion”, cautioning that such practices risk marginalising the Global South countries. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins […]
LG Sinha appeals tourists to visit ‘crown jewel of India’
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appealed to the people of the country to visit Jammu and Kashmir, saying the ‘crown jewel of India’ is a cherished year-round destination that offers breathtaking beauty and unmatched hospitality. The LG’s appeal comes on World Tourism Day amidst a bleak tourism season in J-K. “On World Tourism […]
NGT issues notice to JK govt over construction of CRPF’s camp site near wildlife reserve
Srinagar: The National Green Tribunal has issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir government over the construction of a CRPF battalion camping site near a wildlife reserve here, seeking a reply from the state government at least a week before the next hearing. A bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava (chairperson) and A Senthil Vel […]
Lt Guv summons J&K Legislative Assembly session on Oct 23
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has summoned Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet in Srinagar on October 23, 2025, at 10 AM, an official spokesman said Saturday. As per the summon issued by Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of the powers conferred […]
Government mulling two-year tenure for parliamentary committees
New Delhi: Government is mulling extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to two years, after some lawmakers complained that the current one-year term was too short to make any meaningful contribution. The government is expected to take a decision in this regard following consultations with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman […]
Curfew relaxed for few hours in Leh town
DGP says Wangchuk being probed for alleged Pak links Leh: Authorities allowed a four-hour relaxation in curfew on Saturday in violence-hit Leh in Ladakh, the first easing of restrictions after three days, while an uneasy calm prevailed in the region with authorities stepping up security a day after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under […]
Terrorists waiting at LoC launch pads, security on high alert: BSF IG
Srinagar: A senior BSF officer here on Saturday said that terrorists were waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley, but the security forces were alert and prepared to foil any such attempts. Speaking to reporters here, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said increased […]