Lt Guv tells universities to align with NEP to stay relevant
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the universities and colleges will have to formulate a plan and organisational readiness for adjustments aligned with the National Education Policy to stay relevant. “Higher education institutions across the world are undergoing radical transformations. Universities and colleges will have to formulate a strategic plan and organisational readiness […]
Assembly polls in J&K will be held soon: Tarun Chugh
Jammu: Asserting that the BJP’s vote share as well as seat count saw an increase in the recently-held Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Kargil) election, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday said Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon as the process of delimitation and preparing the voter list has been […]
SC refuses to grant legal validation to same-sex marriage under special law
Leaves it to Parliament to enact a law
New Delhi: A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday unanimously refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, ruling that it is within Parliament’s ambit to change the law for validating such union. The top court, however, recognised equal rights for queer people and their protection, while calling […]
Army begins process to procure fast patrol boats
Landing craft and surveillance systems also to be procured
New Delhi: The Army has rolled out a process to procure six fast patrol boats, eight landing craft assault (LCA) and 118 integrated surveillance and targeting systems for deployment in border areas as part of efforts to enhance its combat capabilities, officials said on Tuesday. The fast patrol boats are being procured primarily for surveillance […]
PM Modi launches maritime projects worth Rs 23,000 Cr
Unveils long-term blueprint for blue economy
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched maritime projects worth Rs 23,000 crore and unveiled the long-term vision document for the blue economy. The blueprint outlines strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing port facilities, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating international collaboration, an official statement said. He also inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the […]
Making JK disaster resilient is our top priority: Lt Guv
Addresses Disaster Management Authority’s event
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday that the administration is trying to prioritize in making Jammu Kashmir disaster resilient. Addressing an event on Disaster Risk Reduction organized by J&K Disaster Management Authority at University of Kashmir, the Lt Governor shared the efforts of UT Administration for effective disaster preparedness mechanisms, building safe and resilient […]
JK all set to organize legends Cricket League: Officials
JAMMU: The J&K Sports Council held preliminary discussion with the visiting organizing committee team of Legends Cricket League headed by former international cricketer, Nikhil Chopra along with the Delhi Cricket Association’s (BCCI) pitch curator, Ankit Dutta, an official spokesman said. Briefing about the venture, Secretary Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez, said that a […]
Portion of Jammu’s Ranbireshwar temple collapses
Authorities plan stability audit of religious places
Jammu: A portion of the ancient Ranbireshwar temple here collapsed after being struck by lightning amid heavy rains on Monday morning, the Dharmarth Trust, which manages the temple, said. There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the incident, it added. “It is an ancient temple in Jammu. It is 200 years […]
Couple found dead under suspicious circumstances in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: A couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Rajouri district, an official said. Mohmmad Azam and his wife Gulzar Begum were found dead at their home in Dhok Bagla area on Kandi belt, where five army personnel were killed and a major was injured in an explosion triggered by terrorists in May in […]
All diagnostic centres, laboratories, clinics to register under Clinical Establishments Act
Step will ensure verified health facilities, healthcare professionals in private sector: Govt
SRINAGAR: In order to streamline the functioning of Diagnostic Centres, Laboratories, single doctor clinics in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department has ordered these institutions to register under the Clinical Establishments Act and the Health Facility Registry (HFR). This step has been initiated in order to streamline and […]
