Influx of drugs to JK part of a larger international conspiracy: Lt Guv
Reviews preparedness for 100-Day intensive campaign under ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the influx of drugs to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is part of a larger international conspiracy. “The plot is aimed to jeopardize the future of the youth of Jammu Kashmir,” […]
Reservation for women in legislative bodies need of hour: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website […]
CM distributes compassionate appointment orders to 90 beneficiaries
Encourages new appointees to work with sincerity, dedication SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday formally distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The appointments, made on compassionate grounds, aim to provide much-needed employment support to families […]
Youth of J&K excelling in different fields, shaping UT’s future: VP
New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted “significant progress” in women’s development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers together reflect the progressive direction in which the youth of the Union Territory are shaping the future. He also noted […]
315 lakes vanished, 203 shrunk, says CAG report
Calls for structured conservation, management efforts Jammu: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out of 697 natural lakes — over 74 per cent — in the Union territory have either disappeared or decreased in size since 1967, leading to significant ecological […]
Advance registration for Amarnath yatra to begin from Apr 15 at 554 bank branches
Jammu: The advance registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra will commence from April 15 across 554 designated bank branches in the country, with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) issuing a detailed step-by-step procedure for pilgrims. Officials said that the registration and issuance of yatra permits will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject […]
Ganderbal encounter: CM lauds inquiry ordered by LG, says report likely in a week
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday lauded Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for promptly ordering an inquiry into allegations that the Ganderbal encounter was fake. “The good thing is that there was no attempt to hide anything. The honourable L-G promptly accepted our request for a time-bound and transparent probe into the incident,” Abdullah told […]
Silence in poet’s Village: Mehjoor day passes without tribute in native Mitrigam
Pulwama: Mitrigam, the ancestral village of Kashmir’s celebrated poet Ghulam Ahmad Mehjoor in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, wore an unusual look of silence on April 9 as “Mehjoor Day” passed without any commemorative event in his hometown. While literary organisations and institutions across Jammu and Kashmir marked the occasion with seminars, cultural programmes, and poetry […]
CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across JK
Orders strict monitoring and action against violators JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, […]
Over 600 heritage sites identified in JK: CM Omar
Calls for expert engagement for tourism push Jammu: With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential. Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and cultural tourism to review measures for conservation […]