Expert Panel to submit report on Jhelum widening, encroachment removal next month
Focus on restoring river’s lost width in Srinagar By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Srinagar’s lifeline, the Jhelum, has shrunk alarmingly—its width reduced to barely 60 metres at several points in the city, compared to the far broader river remembered by locals just a few decades ago. An expert panel tasked with addressing this crisis is […]
Seven tourist spots closed after Pahalgam attack reopened in Kashmir
Rafting resumes on Chenab river in Reasi after months long suspension Srinagar/Jammu: The administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the […]
No talks till normalcy restored in Ladakh: Leh Apex Body
KDA demands unconditional release of Wangchuk, says Centre ‘alienating’ people of Ladakh Leh/Kargil: Hardening its stand following the killing of four protesters during clashes with security forces last week, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy […]
Govt always open to dialogues on Ladakh with LAB, KDA: MHA
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future. The statement by the Union Home Ministry came after […]
People of JK have been patient with their demand of statehood: CM Omar
Says Centre should not take advantage of it Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people of Jammu and Kashmir have been patient with their demand for restoration of statehood but the Centre should not take advantage of it. Abdullah warned that it does not take long for the situation to change. “It does […]
Industrial production grows 4 pc in August: Govt data
New Delhi: India’s industrial production grew at 4 per cent in August, mainly due to better performance by the mining sector, according to government data released on Monday. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for July has been revised upwards to 4.3 per cent from the earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. In […]
Army’s Tiger Division GOC meets LG Manoj Sinha
Briefs him on relief operation in flood-hit areas Jammu: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Tiger Division, Maj Gen Mukesh Bhanwala, on Monday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and briefed him on relief and restoration efforts in flood-hit areas under Operation Rahat. During the meeting, Sinha lauded the Army for minimizing the […]
CM Omar inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development projects in Ganderbal
Says district Ganderbal will be set on a steady growth path GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stone for more than a dozen development projects worth ₹36.50 crore during an extensive tour of Ganderbal district, reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in sports, power sectors and improving road connectivity in […]
Centre committed to extending all possible support to boost J-K’s industrial growth: LG
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the BJP-led central government is committed to extending all possible support to facilitate industrial growth in the Union Territory. Addressing an ‘Investors’ Meet’ organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, and ICICI Bank at Basohli in Kathua district, Sinha highlighted that a massive […]
Ladakh LG reassures commitment to protect people’s rights, cultural identity
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in curfew-bound Leh town and reassured his commitment to protect people’s rights and cultural identity. He appealed for calm, cooperation and upholding of Ladakh’s traditions of peace and said the Union Territory’s peace and brotherhood will […]