CS reviews progress of digitization, modernization of land records
Stresses on futuristic AgriStack, ULI integration with digitized records for greater farmer welfare SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu and Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on ensuring accurate, transparent and technology-driven revenue administration in […]
Woman killed, 12 labourers injured as under-construction culvert collapses in Doda
Jammu: A woman labourer was killed and 12 other workers were injured when an under-construction culvert collapsed in Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred in the Ghill Nala area of Bhalessa in Gandoh tehsil when the structure gave way during construction work, they said. According to officials, a woman labourer died on […]
Police, suspected criminals exchange fire during operation in Jammu city
Jammu: An exchange of fire broke out between police and suspected criminals during an operation in Jammu on Tuesday evening, triggering fear and panic, after the suspects allegedly tried to escape by opening fire, officials said. “At about 6 pm, a team of Police Station Gandhi Nagar, along with a Special Operation Group party, proceeded […]
BJP demands strict action against accused arrested for rape and murder of 12-year-old girl
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday demanded strict punishment for the accused involved in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district. The girl had gone missing on May 23 and was found dead in a field in Galwanpora village the next morning. The incident triggered shock and grief in […]
Javid Dar greets people on Eid-ul-Adha, prays for peace, prosperity
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. The Minister expressed hope that the festival would further enthuse harmony, compassion and strengthen the fabric of peace in the society. In his message, the […]
Rising inflation hitting women’s kitchens hardest: Congress
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Working President Raman Bhalla on Tuesday said that soaring prices of essential commodities are affecting women’s kitchens the most, making it difficult for them to manage household budgets. The former minister said that women constitute half of the country’s population and possess the power to bring about significant […]
Sky Suspense at Gulmarg: Around 400 Tourists Rescued After Gondola Snag
Tourists stranded mid-air for more than an hour as police, rescue teams launch massive operation; DGP Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Alok Kumar oversee efforts on ground Srinagar: Around 400 tourists were rescued safely on Monday after the famed Gulmarg Gondola developed a technical snag, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for over an hour amid tense scenes […]
Well planned rescue ops brings relief for tourists, govt
Srinagar: For the tourists who had come to enjoy the serenity at Gulmarg, tense moments and scare is all that they experienced. However, the meticulous rescue operation ensured that the tourists landed safely on ground with no injuries. Notably, 65 cabins of Gulmarg Gondola were stranded mid-air on Monday after the Asia’s highest ropeway developed […]
Action against narco-terrorists, drug smugglers will continue: Lt Guv
Says movement will not stop until every drug smuggler is eliminated from the sacred soil of JK SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced that the action against narco-terrorists and drug smugglers will continue. “The movement will not stop until every drug smuggler is eliminated from the sacred soil of Jammu Kashmir,” Sinha […]
Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat
Mecca: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop […]