NGO launches state’s first dial for protection helpline
Voice for Rights, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) today formally launched Jammu and Kashmir’s first helpline ‘Dial for Protection’, here at Amar Singh Club. Minister of Social Welfare, Sajjad Gani Lone was the chief guest on the occasion, while as Divisional Commissioner Jammu-MK Bhandari was the guest of honour. Unveiling the number-18001800304, minister for Social Welfare-Sajad […]
Jammu climber evacuated from Mt Everest
At least six persons, including a former Miss India finalist, were today evacuated from the higher camps of Mount Everest after they suffered from high- altitude sicknesses while attempting to climb the world’s highest peak. According to the expedition organisers, 52-year-old Sangeeta S Bahl, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, Argentine climbers Andres Esteban Pariz […]
CM grieved over Shanti Devi’s death
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of senior PDP leader and former legislator, Shanti Devi who passed away at Jammu today. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister recalled the contribution of Shanti Devi in building the party cadre in the State and giving a voice to women in […]
Nirmal Singh holds grievance camp
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh today said that the government is working towards planned and systematic development of the state and numerous initiatives are being taken in this regard, adding that providing basic amenities to the people is high on the agenda of current dispensation. Speaking at a public grievances redressal camp today […]
Dy CM anguished over soldiers deaths
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh has expressed anguish over the death of two Army soldiers who attained martyrdom while foiling infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of north Kashmir. Singh expressed condolences and sympathies with the family of the soldiers who sacrificed their life for the nation. He […]
Dy CM anguished over soldiers deaths
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh has expressed anguish over the death of two Army soldiers who attained martyrdom while foiling infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of north Kashmir. Singh expressed condolences and sympathies with the family of the soldiers who sacrificed their life for the nation. He […]
Steps afoot to ensure better amenities for all: Kavinder
Reiterating Government’s commitment towards ensuring basic amenities for all, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today said that various initiatives are underway to strengthen public infrastructure and tangible results are visible on ground. The Speaker said this while addressing a public meeting at Greater Kailash with large participation of locals from the area. Kavinder Gupta […]
Ganga inaugurates dev works in Vijaypur
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today inaugurated various road upgradation works in different areas of Vijaypur Assembly constituency. The Minister was accompanied by Xen PWD, Tehsildar Ramgarh and officials from PHE and PDD departments. The Minister also kick started blacktopping of Gho Brahmana-Raika Labana and Raika Labana-Bandral roads. The 10 […]
Sham Choudhary urges people to treat public assets as their own
Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today urged the people to consider public assets as their own and supplement government’s efforts of protecting them. The Minister said this while addressing a public grievances redressal camp at Suchetgarh in which people hailing from Baspur Bangla, Badyal Brahmana, Nikowal, Kotli Galabana, Korotana Khurd, […]
Disallowing people to commemorate their martyrs is unethical: Geelani
Condemning the detention of Hurriyat leaders, activists & placing curbs on the movement of the people on the death anniversaries of Shaheed Molvi Mohammad Farooq & Shaheed Kh Ab Gani Lone, Syed Ali Geelani termed it worst kind of state sponsored terrorism. They are playing with fire, said Syed Ali Geelani while lashing […]