Over 7,500 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 1.59 lakh
Srinagar: More than 7,500 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday, taking the number of devotees who have had ‘darshan’ of the naturally formed ice lingam so far to over 1.59 lakh, officials here said. The Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 from the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route […]
Be ready for Assembly elections in September: BJP leaders told in Jammu meet
Retrieving PoK to be part of manifesto: Reddy Jammu: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from J&K were given a green signal on Assembly polls post Amarnath Yatra on Friday in a high level meeting chaired by the Union Minister and J&K election incharge G Kishen Reddy in Jammu. The party also evolved a consensus to […]
Kashmir breathes sigh of relief from heat wave as temp records slight dip
MeT forecasts moderate to heavy rains till tomorrow Srinagar: After recording back-to-back hottest July days, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and other parts breathed a sigh of relief on Friday as the mercury plummeted slightly, ending the four day-long heat wave in the Valley. According to the details Srinagar has recorded a […]
KPDCL announces Rs 85800 subsidy on solar rooftop projects
Says 36,400 solar rooftops to be installed under PM Surya Ghar flagship scheme in 3 years SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Friday urged the domestic consumers to immediately apply and register for installation of Solar Rooftop Plants under the Centre’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to reap benefits of free solar […]
Lt Guv meets Ambassador of Czech Republic to India
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday met H.E Dr. Eliska Zigova, Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, at Raj Bhawan Srinagar. The Lt Governor discussed with the Czech Republic Ambassador the investment potential of Jammu Kashmir in diverse sectors like Industries, Tourism, Start-ups, Handloom, Handicrafts, Food Processing, Agriculture and allied sectors. He also spoke on […]
J&K Leading the Charge in Electricity Sector Reforms
Addressing Challenges in Unmetered Areas SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a trailblazer in reforming its electricity sector, addressing long-standing legacy issues to a large extent to ensure enhanced service delivery to consumers. A significant milestone has been achieved through the modernization initiative, replacing obsolete meters with state-of-the-art smart meters, officials said. These advanced […]
Onion supply comfortable in domestic market, retail prices stabilising: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Friday said the availability of onion in the domestic market is comfortable and retail prices are stabilising. In a statement, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said sowing of onion crops is estimated to rise 27 per cent in kharif (summer-sown) season. “Good and timely monsoon rains this […]
Centre, NTA oppose pleas for cancellation of NEET-UG
Say re-test would jeopardise honest examinees New Delhi: Amid the growing clamour for cancellation of the controversy-ridden NEET-UG, 2024 exam over alleged malpractices, the Centre and the National Testing Agency told the Supreme Court on Friday that scrapping it would be “counterproductive” and “seriously jeopardise” lakhs of honest candidates in the absence of proof of […]
CS takes stock of physical status of transit accommodations in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a meeting to take stock of physical status of transit accommodations being constructed for PM package employees from migrant Kashmiri Pandit community across different districts of valley. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home, Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA, Secretary, R&B, Secretary, DMRR&R, Relief Commissioner, Chief Engineers and other […]
New dates announced for NEET-PG 2024, exam to be held on August 11
New Delhi: The NEET-PG 2024 entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences announced on Friday. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on June 23. “In continuation of NBEMS notice dated 22.06.2024, the conduct of NEET-PG 2024 examination has been rescheduled. It […]
