100 centres to provide affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities, senior citizens
Goa: About 100 centres will be set up by June for providing affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities and senior citizens, a senior official said. From 10 Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK), there are 45 such centres which have been established in all states and Union territories, Disabilities Affairs Department Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal told […]
Jatin Kishore assumes charge as Director Information
JAMMU: Jatin Kishore assumed the charge of Director Information here Tuesday, an official spokesman said. After assuming charge, the Director held a brief introductory meeting with the officers of the department during which he stressed on the need for further strengthening the activities and core competence of the department with the introduction of modern and […]
Ethnic food of Bhaderwah adds zing to tourists’ taste buds
Helps empower local women, say officials Bhaderwah: Snowy destinations of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah that are attracting visitors in droves are not only boosting the local economy but also acting as a catalyst to empower women from the area. The snowy meadows of Guldanda on the Bhaderwah-Pathankot highway and the recently held ‘Vibrant Bhaderwah Winter […]
SC upholds decision to cap number of visits by prisoners’ kin, counsel
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an order of the Delhi High Court which had said the decision to cap the number of visits by prisoners’ families, friends and legal advisers to twice a week has been taken considering the number of inmates, and it cannot be said to be “completely arbitrary”. A […]
SEC to launch special campaign for revision of panchayat electoral rolls from Jan 15
Jammu: The State Election Commission in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday announced that a special campaign for the annual summary revision of panchayat electoral rolls will be launched on January 15. The campaign aims to include eligible individuals, particularly those who attained the age of 18 by January 1, 2024, in the electoral rolls. “The […]
NEET-PG 2024 exam rescheduled to July 7
New Delhi: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Postgraduate examination has been rescheduled to July 7 this year, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences said on Tuesday. The cut-off date for the purpose of eligibility for the exam this year is August 15. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on March 3. “In supersession […]
Terror conspiracy case: NIA files chargesheet against Pak national, two JK residents
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted three more persons, affiliated with an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), for conspiring to unleash violent terrorist attacks with sticky bombs, IEDs and small arms in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement, issued by the investigation agency the accused include a Pakistani national […]
Arms recovered near LoC in Kupwara
Srinagar: Security forces recovered arms and narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Tuesday. The police said a person has also been picked up for questioning. Based on a specific input, the arms and narcotics were recovered from Keran Payeen near Cobra Post view point along River […]
Cold weather: NCPCR asks states, UT’s to review school calendars
New Delhi: Apex child rights body NCPCR on Monday asked all states and union territories to review school calendars and timetables as cold weather conditions prevailing in many parts of the country may cause “severe health implications” for children. In a notice issued to all states and union territories, National Commission For Protection of Child […]
Kashmir continues to reel under cold wave conditions
Srinagar: There was slight respite from the intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir on Monday but the minimum temperatures remained several degrees below the freezing point across the valley, owing to clear sky, MeT officials said. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, up from minus 5.6 degrees […]
