Every child deserves a caring home: Lt Guv
Says mechanism of adoption being strengthened JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that every child deserves a caring home. Inaugurating the two-day training programme of Police and other stakeholders on ‘Strengthening of Child Protection Systems’, the Lt Guv said that the administration is strengthening mechanism of adoption to secure a happy childhood for […]
CEC Rajiv Kumar arrives in J&K to review LS polls preparations
Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived here on Monday on a three-day visit to review preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The general elections are likely to be held in April-May. No formal engagements are scheduled for the Election Commission team consisting of Kumar and nine other EC officials […]
JK will have 86.39 lakh voters, including 2.31 lakh new voters
Srinagar: In a bid to promote maximum voter participation during the coming LS polls in Jammu and Kashmir, arrangements have been made for postal voting for elderly individuals aged above 85 and those with disabilities exceeding 40 percent. This initiative aims to facilitate voting for individuals who may face mobility challenges or other limitations. Chief […]
Bank fraud case: ED attaches properties worth Rs 4.81 crore
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday attached properties worth Rs 4.81 crore belonging to accused persons in a bank fraud case here. The federal agency said the properties belonged to Isfaq Ahmad Zargar of M/s Nikha Ornaments (12.5 marlas), Khalil Ahmad Mughal of M/s JK Gold Jewellery (14.80 kanals), Mohammad Ashraf Dev of M/s […]
Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections: DGP
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in southern district of Pulwama, the DGP […]
My third term will write a new chapter on rise of women power: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cited a host of women-centric schemes of his government to assert that only a society which boosts women’s standing and creates opportunities for them can advance. While addressing the ‘Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat’ programme here, Modi exuded confidence of retaining power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and […]
Lt Guv greets people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his hearty greetings to the people on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan. In a message, the Lt Governor said: “Heartiest greetings and good wishes to all on the beginning of the sacred month of Ramzan. May this holy month bring peace, prosperity and joy for […]
Tulip garden to feature five new varieties: Officials
Say 1.7 million tulips set to bloom SRINAGAR: In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia’s largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, held […]
Leopard kills minor girl in Budgam village
Srinagar: A 9-year-old girl was mauled to death by a Leopard in the Samsan area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday evening. An official said that the girl from Samsan was attacked by the animal near her home. He said that the leopard was seen roaming in the area for quite some. He said […]
PM Modi greets people on Ramzan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the eve of Ramzan. He said in a post on X, “Wishing everyone a blessed Ramzan. May this holy month bring joy, good health and prosperity in everyone’s lives.” The holy Islamic month of Ramzan begins on Tuesday as the Ramzan moon was sighted […]
