International Yoga Day Preparations
Water sports athletes perform floating yoga on Pokhribal Lake Srinagar: In a first of its kind, water sports athletes performed floating yoga on the Pokhribal lake here as the celebrations for the International Yoga Day kick-started in the valley on Friday. Enthusiastic water sports athletes participated in a unique water yoga session at the […]
Amarnath yatra 2026 : Maintain high-level of operational readiness: IGP tells forces
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amarnath yatra, Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Friday directed the force to remain alert to meet all security and logistical challenges, and maintain a high-level of operational readiness. In preparation for the 57-day yatra, which is scheduled to begin July 3, Birdi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), […]
CS pushes undertaking of disaster reconstruction projects across J&K
Directs departments to expedite execution of works and ensure timely utilization of funds SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a meeting of all the concerned to assess the progress achieved in identification, approval and execution of infrastructure restoration and reconstruction projects being undertaken under the Disaster Component of the Special Assistance to States […]
Govt assures early restoration of services at Gulmarg Gondola
Rebuts claims over delay in rectifying the ropeway Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said it is committed to the early resumption of Gondola services in Gulmarg and is taking all necessary measures in coordination with the concerned agencies to restore operations. A government spokesperson, in a statement issued here said the […]
Assembly panel on environment seeks ban on plastic use in JK
Urges govt to take stringent measures to curb plastic use Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Committee on Environment on Thursday urged the government to take stringent measures to curb the use of plastic, particularly single-use plastic, across the Union Territory. Expressing serious concern over the growing menace of plastic pollution in J-K, […]
NEET re-examination : NTA urges NEET-UG candidates to stay calm, ignore rumours
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday urged NEET-UG candidates to remain calm and focus on their preparation, asserting that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a safe, secure and fair examination. In a message on X, the agency said the re-examination will be conducted on Sunday as scheduled and asked candidates […]
CM Inaugurates Lavender Festival at Nunar, Ganderbal
Calls Lavender Cultivation an addition of a new chapter in the journey of development and prosperity Lays foundation stone and inaugurates agriculture infrastructure projects GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday inaugurated the Lavender Festival organised by the Agriculture department Kashmir at the Model Floriculture Centre (MFC), Nunar, Ganderbal, and laid the foundation stone and […]
CS assesses circular economy framework for J&K
Favours transforming waste streams into resource and livelihood opportunities SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday reviewed the proposed Circular Economy framework for J&K put forth by the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), aimed at establishing a resource-efficient, low-waste and environmentally sustainable development model across the Union Territory. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD […]
Actor Akshay Kumar pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi temple
Jammu: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday paid obeisance at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi district, officials said. Kumar arrived at Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage, before proceeding to the cave shrine to offer prayers, they said. The actor’s visit drew considerable enthusiasm among devotees […]