J&K Bank plans major recruitment drive, expand business units: MD & CEO
Says no proposal under consideration for merger of Bank Srinagar: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee said that the bank will undertake a major recruitment drive this year and expand its branch network in underserved areas as the bank seeks to improve customer services and strengthen its […]
NC-BJP war of words hots up
NC on ventilator, cabinet expansion will split party: Sunil Sharma Govt elected by people, not nominated: Dy CM Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday alleged that the National Conference (NC) is “on a ventilator” due to an internal “disease” and warned that any […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact
2,16,123 awareness events involving more than 1 Cr participants held 614 FIRs registered, 646 persons arrested, 435 drug peddlers apprehended,160 drug hotspots identified SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has achieved significant progress under the ongoing 100 Days “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan”, reflecting a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to combat drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation mechanisms […]
From Frontier Flashpoint to Tourist Magnet, Uri’s Kaman Post Draws Crowds to LoC
Once known only as a tense border crossing, the historic post is now emerging as one of Kashmir’s most unusual tourist attractions Our Special Correspondent Baramulla: Nestled along the rugged mountains of north Kashmir’s Uri sector, the historic Kaman Post — once synonymous with ceasefire tensions and divided families — is quietly transforming into a […]
Army, civil administration rescue 20 stranded tourists in Gulmarg
CM Omar appreciates prompt and coordinated efforts Srinagar: Army and civil administration on Friday rescued 20 tourists, including eight children, from the higher reaches of Gulmarg in north Kashmir after they got stranded due to a technical snag in a private helicopter, officials said. The tourists — six men, six women and eight children […]
Three youth slip to death in River Jhelum in Hajin
Lt Guv, CM grieved over deaths Srinagar: Three youths slipped to death in River Jhelum in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday. The youth were washing tent material, officials and locals said. The incident occurred at Check Chandergeer Hajin and triggered panic in the area as local residents rushed towards the […]
India launches AI literacy programme to train 10 lakh teachers by 2027
New Delhi: The Centre has launched a literacy programme aimed at training over 10 lakh teachers in Artificial Intelligence for everyday classroom teaching by 2027. The initiative, “AI Literacy for Teachers”, will be implemented by Bodhan AI — a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The […]
Over 9,000 animal cruelty cases reported in 2024
JK leads UTs, Maharashtra tops states: NCRB New Delhi: In a first, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual database ‘Crime in India 2024’, recording a total of 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country. The data […]
Operation Sindoor reflected Indian military’s joint prowess: Rajnath
Jaipur/New Delhi: Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called upon the military to remain ready to deal with any security challenges. Singh made the remarks in his address at the […]
SC orders establishment of special courts for expeditious trial in NIA cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Passing a slew of directions to expedite trials in cases where the Centre, through the NIA, is the prosecutor, the apex court […]