JKPCL, RUVNL to Purchase 1,000 MW Power from SJVN
New Delhi: Discoms Jammu & Kashmir Power Corporation Ltd (JKPCL) and Rajasthan Urja Vidyut Nigam Limited (RUVNL) have agreed to purchase power from energy producer SJVN Ltd. “JKPCL and RUVNL have given their consent for purchase of 600 MW and 500 MW power, respectively, against a capacity of 1,000 MW at a tariff of Rs […]
Man impersonating as IAS officer held in Budgam: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested a person accused of impersonating as an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “On October 18, 2023, police received a formal written complaint from Ghulam Hassan Malik, a resident of Aalipora Putlibagh, about an alleged impersonation scam,” reads a statement issued here. The applicant, the statement […]
YouTube to recommend videos available from credible sources
New Delhi: Google-owned YouTube will list credible news sources on a “Watch Page” which it will roll out in the coming months in India, a senior company official said on Thursday. “Thursday, I am thrilled to introduce ‘Watch Page’ for news… the Watch Page will recommend videos available from credible sources,” YouTube India, head of […]
Admin forms committee to identify foreigners illegally staying in UT
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up a six-member committee to identify foreign nationals who are illegally staying in the Union Territory since January 2011. The home department in an order stated that the committee will prepare a monthly report and submit it by the seventh day of every month to the Union […]
Narcotics, psychological warfare biggest challenges to humanity: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Asserting that narcotics and psychological warfare are the biggest challenges before humanity, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said police need to effectively counter these dangers. Sinha said a zero-tolerance policy needs to be adopted against the subversive elements in the Union Territory. “There are many challenges in front of you. […]
New initiatives being taken to establish lasting, permanent peace in JK: DGP
Srinagar: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said new initiatives are being taken to establish lasting and permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the passing-out parade of 510 new recruits of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Sheeri area of Baramulla district, he said: “The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has […]
Admin commences preparations for celebrating 31st Oct as ‘UT Foundation Day’
CS for highlighting changes that occurred from last 4 years
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday held a high level meeting of civil and police administration for taking stock of the preparations for celebrating 31st October as the ‘UT Foundation Day’ here. In the meeting attended by Administrative Secretaries and top level police officers, the Chief Secretary called for their ideas about the […]
PM Modi shocked at Gaza hospital attack
New Delhi/ Cairo: Expressing shock over the tragic loss of lives in an attack on a hospital in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict were a matter of serious concern and those involved should be held responsible. According to media reports, the Hamas group said a massive […]
Northern Railway introduces 34 special trains to clear festive rush of passengers
New Delhi: The Northern Railway has introduced 34 special trains starting Wednesday to clear the festive rush of passengers planning to travel to their home destinations. These special trains will make 377 trips — 351 towards the eastern part of the country and 26 towards the northern region — between October 18 and December 11. […]
Authorities launch pilot project for converting Dal Lake weed into fertilizer
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a pilot project for converting massive quantities of weed extracted from famous Dal Lake into organic fertiliser, as part of Lake Conservation programme, which will also generate some revenue. According to officials of the Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), nearly 70,000 cubic metres of weed is […]
