Crime has become borderless: Amit Shah
Says importance of forensic science increased manifold New Delhi: The importance of forensic science has increased manifold with crime becoming borderless and criminals often breaching the boundaries of states and countries, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, highlighting how the Modi government has made forensic science a part of the criminal justice system. […]
Slashing of India’s Haj quota: Farooq Abdullah seeks PM’s intervention
Srinagar: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after reports emerging from Saudi Arabia indicated India’s Haj quota has been abruptly slashed. The former Union minister said every Muslim dreams to go on the Haj pilgrimage at least once in a lifetime. “I would like to request […]
Manufacturing ecosystem growing in J&K: Lt Guv
Move has given boost to the mission of Aatmanirbhar UT Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated a manufacturing unit of a private company in the region and said the manufacturing ecosystem is growing to give momentum to the mission of an “Aatmanirbhar Union Territory”. The LG said the progressive industrial policy and several […]
WB to fund nine new tourism destinations in JK: CM
New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government is planning to develop nine new tourism destinations across the Union Territory, expressing hope that the World Bank will put aside its “traditional sort of reluctance” to fund any project in J&K. Seeking support of tourism players in promoting the industry back home, Abdullah […]
Tahawwur Rana identified New Delhi for terror attack akin to 26/11: Court
New Delhi: A court here has noted that Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana had identified New Delhi for attacks akin to the 26/11 strikes as part of a conspiracy that travelled beyond the geographical borders of India. Special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh noted in an order passed on April 10 that there […]
PDP criticises Centre, JK govt for rejection of two key tunnel projects
Jammu: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday criticised the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government for turning down two key tunnel projects on the Anantnag-Chenani corridor, saying the works were proposed to enhance connectivity in the mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of the union territory. “The decision of the Public Investment Board (PIB) […]
‘Enemy nation’ continuously sending terrorists to disturb peace in J-K, says Manoj Sinha
Rajouri: The “enemy nation” is continuously sending terrorists to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday without naming Pakistan. Development will only be possible when there is peace and stability in the region, he also said as he asked people to help the security forces in finishing off terrorism. […]
Over 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition identified in J-K
Jammu: More than 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition have been identified in Jammu and Kashmir for making special interventions to improve their situation, a senior government officer said on Sunday. Sanjeev Verma, the social welfare department commissioner secretary, said 9,14,031 (9.14 lakh) persons were being covered under a supplementary nutrition scheme and Aadhaar verification […]
Sakeena Itoo visits SKIMS, SMHS Hospital in Srinagar
Meets injured students of Handwara road accident SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura and SMHS Hospital Srinagar to enquire about the condition of students injured in the tragic Handwara road accident. During her visit to SMHS Hospital, Sakeena […]
Around 20 pc posts lying vacant across departments in Kashmir University, reveals RTI reply
Jammu: Nearly 20 per cent of the 2,859 sanctioned posts in the University of Kashmir were lying vacant as on February 2024, the varsity said in response to an application filed under Right to Information Act (RTI), highlighting significant staff shortage across departments. The application filed by Jammu-based RTI activist Raman Kumar Sharma in February […]