JK adheres to norms of red carpet and not red tape: Lt Guv
Says industrial scheme aimed at creating conducive, dynamic environment for growth KOLKATA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that J&K UT now adheres to the norm of red carpet and not red tape to ensure safety and growth of investment, ease of doing business and ease of living. Addressing the Special Session on ‘Scope […]
22 cases of Covid’s JN.1 variant detected in country till Thursday
New Delhi: Twenty-two cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country till Thursday, with 21 cases being reported from Goa and another from Kerala, official sources said. In Goa, the sources said, no clustering of cases of the JN.1 variant has been seen and all infected people have recovered without complications. Those […]
Union govt gives go ahead to construction of Parimpora-Shalteng flyover
LG thanks PM Modi, Union Minister, says project will boost connectivity to Sonamarg Srinagar: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has given a green signal for the construction of Parimpora-Shalteng Flyover. The approval comes as a crucial step towards mitigating the persistent traffic congestion issues in the area. As per the […]
Admin allows Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid
Srinagar: Congregational prayers were allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid here on Friday after remaining barred for 10 consecutive weeks, officials said. “The Friday prayers were allowed and concluded without any disturbance,” an official said. However, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who delivers the Friday sermons at the grand mosque, was not allowed to move out of […]
Centre releases additional installment of tax devolution worth Rs 72,961 cr
New Delhi: The Centre has authorised the release of an additional installment of tax devolution to the states amounting to Rs 72,961.21 crore. “In view of the forthcoming festivities and the New Year, the Union Government has authorised the release of an additional installment of tax devolution amounting to Rs 72,961.21 crore to strengthen the […]
JKRTC joins red Bus Platform
Set to offer Seamless digital Bus Ticket booking JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation a prominent UT- owned Bus Transport Corporation, with operations across North India announces its partnership with redBus, -the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Digital Transformation of the Bus Transport Sector, offering […]
Four Jawans killed in terror attack at Rajouri
‘Massive anti-terror Ops underway in Upper reaches of Poonch’ Jammu: Four soldiers were killed and three others injured when terrorists attacked an army vehicle at Thanamandi area of Rajouri district of J&K on Thursday. Officials said that the terrorists targeted two army vehicles, a gypsy and a 1-ton truck which were en route to fortify […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra- Participatory governance can reduce disparities: Lt Guv
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that participatory Governance can reduce disparities and change the fate of every village and locality. While joining the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Mahal Shah Panchayat, Samba, Sinha also laid the foundation stone for 50-bedded Ayush integrated hospital at Ghagwal. The Hospital will provide Ayurveda, Unani and […]
Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill to replace archaic laws
New law modernise regulatory framework New Delhi: Parliament on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 that aims to reform the country’s century-old telecom law to make the sector investor-friendly, prioritises user protection but also extends powers to the government to intercept communications. The bill, which was cleared by Lok Sabha on Wednesday, was approved by […]
Kashmir’s harshest winter period Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins
Srinagar: Kashmir’s harshest winter period, Chilla-i-Kalan’, began on Thursday with the mercury dropping several notches below the freezing point at many places, officials said. Srinagar city — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — recorded a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from the previous night’s minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, […]
