Second round of Mission Indradhanush 5.0 starts in JK
SRINAGAR: In a bid to immunize children, who were partially or never immunized, Director Family Welfare, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Immunization, Dr. Tabasum Jabeen launched the 2nd phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0 immunization campaign at NTPHC, Abi Dal Srinagar. While launching the campaign Director said the Mission Indradhanush 5.0 is a […]
Govt notifies transport arrangements for migratory tribal families
SRINAGAR: The Tribal Affairs Department in collaboration with J&K Road Transport Corporation and the respective District Administration has notified arrangements for migration of pastoral tribal families from Kashmir region to Jammu, with the onset of winter. The migration of families will commence from mid-September from higher reaches and will continue till November 2023. The administrative […]
SED to conduct inspection in all Govt institutions
Srinagar: School Education Department (SED) has decided to conduct a mandatory inspection of academic activities in all the government institutions particularly with reference to the quality of education. The concerned officials have been asked to review the findings and submit their recommendations to improve the academic standard in all government run schools of Jammu and […]
At G20 summit, PM modi makes renewed push for UNSC expansion; world leaders laud India’s presidency
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a renewed push for expansion of the UN Security Council and reforms in global institutions to reflect world’s “new realities”, as the G20 summit concluded here with world leaders lauding India’s presidency for ensuring several tangible outcomes. Marking the ceremonial transfer of the rotational G20 presidency, […]
President Biden thanks PM Modi for his leadership and hospitality and for hosting G20 Summit
Hanoi: US President Joe Biden on Sunday said he held “substantial discussions” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ways to strengthen the Indo-US partnership and thanked him for his leadership and hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Biden told reporters here in the Vietnamese capital that he also raised the importance of respecting human […]
Modi hands over G20 presidential gavel to Brazil’s Lula, pledges support
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 presidential gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and expressed faith that India’s successor will further global unity and prosperity. Modi handed over the ceremonial gavel to Lula at the concluding session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit amid thunderous applause. Brazil […]
Tourism sector to soon become engine of growth for J-K, says L-G Sinha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector will soon become the engine of growth for the Union Territory, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday after inaugurating the Bangus Adventure Festival in the Bangus Valley of Kupwara district. “Offbeat destinations such as Bangus are the ideal escape for travellers seeking leisurely adventures and enchanting experiences. From […]
Heat spell in Kashmir; Srinagar sees hottest Sept day in 18 years
Srinagar: Srinagar recorded its hottest day in September since 2005 on Sunday, amid a heat spell in Kashmir, according to the meteorological department. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Srinagar on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 32.9 degrees Celsius, which was 4.7 notches above normal. This is the highest maximum temperature recorded […]
Missing BSF jawan traced to home in Bihar, to face departmental inquiry
Mendhar/Jammu: Two days after he was reported to be missing from his post near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was traced to his home in Bihar, officials said on Sunday. The jawan was reported missing from the forward post in Bharani in Balakote […]
Artists find hope at Kashmir’s lone private art gallery
Srinagar: Mahatta Art Gallery, formerly a photo studio, is Srinagar’s only private art gallery and one of the very few refuges for the budding artists of Kashmir to display their works in the heart of the summer capital. Once a workshop for developing photographs clicked by the photographers at Mahatta, the building — standing on […]
