Smart teachers more important than smart classrooms and blackboards: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: Smart blackboards, smart classrooms and other modern facilities have their own importance in schools and higher education institutions but the most important thing is smart teachers, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday. Recalling her time as a teacher, she described it to be a very meaningful period of her life. Murmu was speaking […]
Jhelum water enters Sgr outskirts, 9500 people evacuated
Water level recedes at Sangam after 28 hours, flows above danger mark at Pampore, RM Bagh Srinagar: Many areas were submerged in Srinagar outskirts on Thursday after the water from river Jhelum entered the residential areas in Taigan and Shalina localities, prompting the authorities to launch a massive rescue operation. The administration has evacuated […]
Lt Guv congratulates Universities, Educational Institutions for remarkable accomplishment
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Universities and Educational Institutions of Jammu Kashmir UT for their remarkable accomplishment in the recently released NIRF-2025 rankings. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “University of Kashmir has secured the 34th position and University of Jammu 51st position in the […]
GST has become simpler, says PM Modi
‘New rates to be effective from first day of Navratri’ New Delhi: GST 2.0 is a double dose of support and growth for the nation and the next-generation reforms have been done to support India’s progress in the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. His comments came a day after the GST […]
CM visits flood-hit areas of Srinagar, Budgam
Inspects impact of Jhelum river bank breach at Shalina SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday carried out an extensive visit to the flood-affected areas of Srinagar & Budgam districts, reaching interior localities by boat to take stock of the situation following breach in embankment of River Jhelum at Shalina near Lasjan. The Chief Minister visited […]
Landslides and floods: Jammu-Srinagar NH, other vital roads closed for traffic
Jammu: Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of the country as all surface links, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, were closed for traffic on Thursday due to multiple landslides and the washing away of road patches due to rains. The closure of highways and other inter-regional roads since August 26 has resulted in […]
Situation eases in south Kashmir as water levels recede in water bodies
People demand relief, damage assessment Pulwama: After days of incessant rainfall and flood-like conditions, the situation in south Kashmir has shown signs of improvement as water levels in major rivers and tributaries have started to recede. Authorities confirmed that all water bodies, including Romshi Nallah, Jhelum and Vaishaw, are flowing below the danger mark on […]
Lt Guv expresses gratitude to PM for granting 35 Ayurveda PG Seats for Akhnorr college
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav for granting 35 Ayurveda PG Seats for Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi […]
Admin intensifies restoration work after flooding in Tawi river
Jammu: The administration has intensified restoration work and debris clearance in low-lying areas of Jammu city following flooding in the Tawi river, and has considerably restored water and power supply in the affected areas. Officials said that they have restored 70 per cent of water supply and 80 per cent of the power supply. Record-breaking […]
Pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi shrine suspended for 10th consecutive day
Jammu: Pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district remained suspended even 10 days after the cloudburst-induced landslide on one of its routes claimed 34 lives and left 20 injured. Officials said that although the debris on the track has been cleared, the pilgrimage remains suspended as a precautionary measure. Jammu and Kashmir […]