Sachin visits bat-manufacturing unit in Kashmir
Says pleased with quality of willow Srinagar: A cricket bat manufacturer in the Sangam area here was in for a pleasant surprise when Sachin Tendulkar and his family visited his manufacturing unit on Saturday. Tendulkar, accompanied by wife Anjali and daughter Sara, stopped by at a unit in Charsoo on the Srinagar-Jammu highway and interacted […]
Jammu military hospital achieves feat
98-yr-old veteran successfully operated upon for femoral neck fracture Jammu: A 98-year-old Army veteran, who suffered a neck of femur fracture after a fall, was successfully operated upon at the 166 Military Hospital here, a defence spokesman said on Saturday. The veteran, who had additional health challenges, suffered the fracture on February 10. Upon evaluation, […]
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth over Rs 3,161 crore in JK
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate or lay the foundation of 209 projects worth over Rs 3,161 crore in Jammu and Kashmir on February 20, the Union territory administration said on Friday. These projects will upgrade infrastructure, strengthen service delivery systems, general employment opportunities and spur progress and prosperity in the Union territory. The […]
Security heightened in Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s Jammu visit
Srinagar: Security has been heightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu next week. A police officer said that the security arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir have been tightened to ensure there is no untoward incident ahead of February 20 when the Prime Minister arrives. “Besides upgradation of vigil on the borders, the […]
Law panel recommends comprehensive law to deal with NRIs, OCIs marrying Indian citizens
New Delhi: Describing as a “worrisome trend” the “rising” cases of fraudulent marriages between NRIs and Indian citizens, the Law Commission has recommended a comprehensive law to deal with the situation and compulsory registration of such alliances. While presenting the report “Law on Matrimonial Issues Relating to Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India” to […]
Kargil monastery fire: Police dispel rumours, say kids inadvertently spilt oil from lamp
Kargil: Police here on Friday said some children had inadvertently spilt oil from a lamp at a Buddhist monastery and urged people to maintain communal harmony and not pay heed to rumours stemming from a video of the purported incident. In a statement, police said a recent video showing children purportedly spilling oil from the […]
Lt Governor pays obeisance at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura
Participates in Mahayagya organized by Shri Martand Tirath Trust JAMMU: On the holy occasion of Surya Saptami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Lord Shri Martand at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu, Friday. He participated in the Mahayagya organised by Shri Martand Tirath Trust and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of […]
Kashmir braces for another wet spell beginning Saturday
Srinagar: Amid forecast for extended wet spell from February 17 evening, night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night. It was below normal by 2.6°C for the summer capital of J&K for […]
Power availability to mark substantial improvement in Kishtwar district: Official
Jammu: Kishtwar district is set to witness significant improvement in power availability following the successful charging of 132KV Ramban-Khellani-Kishtwar transmission line and the concurrent availability of an additional 10-12 MW through 132-KV Dul Hasti line. The Urban areas are set to receive more than 20 hours of power supply, while the rural areas will benefit […]
Pakistani quadcopters found hovering near LoC in Poonch, Army opens fire
Jammu: Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday opened fire to bring down Pakistani quadcopters at two different places in Poonch district, officials said. However, the flying objects returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory in Balnoi-Mendhar and Gulpur sectors, they said. They said a search operation […]
