Lt Guv urges universities to adapt to new tech to make students future ready
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday advised universities to recalibrate, reform and readjust themselves to adapt to new technologies and help students succeed in the uncharted future. Addressing the 20th foundation day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra, he said, “It is high time we realize that the traditional learning […]
Tulip Garden Sgr enters World Book of Records as Asia’s Largest
SRINAGAR: The exquisite Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, nestled in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, Saturday earned a prestigious spot in the World Book of Records (London). This coveted recognition hails the garden as Asia’s largest tulip paradise, adorned with breath-taking array of 1.5 million tulip bulbs, representing a stunning ensemble of 68 […]
J&K Bank dismisses employee from service over allegation of being threat to state
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Saturday terminated an employee from service for allegedly being a threat to the security of the state, officials said. The services of Sajad Ahmad Bazaz were terminated with immediate effect, the officials said. They said the decision was taken in view of allegations of Bazaz being a threat to the […]
Weatherman predicts light rains, says no major we spell expected
Srinagar: As the hot and humid weather conditions continued during the ongoing month, the weatherman here has predicted light rainfall tonight, saying that there is no forecast of any major wet spell for the next one week. Director Meteorological department (MeT), Sonum Lotus said that the ongoing dry spell would likely continue for the next […]
Record number of 36.85 lakh people participates in I-Day Celebrations
Highest ever 42879 events held across the UT
SRINAGAR: In what could be termed as a historic milestone in J&K, a record number of 36,85,106 persons participated in the celebrations held across the districts of the UT displaying patriotic fervor, officials said. A total of 42,879 events were conducted right from the Panchayat level with large number of people participating in each such […]
JK’s vision document 2047: Strict enforcement of law for trouble-makers proposed
Srinagar: In its vision document 2047, the Jammu & Kashmir government has proposed adoption of best non-lethal strategies from across the globe to ensure safety and security of common masses in the Union Territory. The vision document states that in the coming years, the best practices regarding non-lethal strategies is envisioned to be adopted from […]
Nine soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Ladakh
Leh: Nine soldiers were killed and another was critically injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place near Kiari in southern Ladakh’s Nyoma, the officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police of Leh P D Nitya said […]
CBI seeks cancellation of bail to JKLF activist in two terror-related cases
Jammu: The CBI on Saturday moved a court here seeking the cancellation of bail to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist Rafiq Pahloo in the 1990 Indian Air Force officers’ killing case and the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case. Both the terror-related cases came up for hearing in the special TADA court on Saturday, […]
Amarnath Yatra: ‘Chhari-Sthapana’ ceremony performed amid vedic chants at temple in Srinagar
Srinagar: The ‘Chhari-Sthapana’ ceremony for ‘Chhari Mubarak’ – the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva – was performed amidst Vedic chants at a temple here on Saturday. Led by Mahant Deependra Giri, a group of sadhus chanting Vedic hymn performed the ceremony at Shri Amareshwar Temple Akhara Building in Budshah Chowk here this morning in […]
Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion to improve local supplies
New Delhi: The government on Saturday imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions to check price rise and improve supplies in the domestic market. The Finance Ministry through a notification imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions till December 31, 2023. The export duty comes amid reports that onion […]
