Over 8,300 pilgrims offer prayers at Amarnath shrine
Srinagar/Jammu: Over 8,300 pilgrims on Saturday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of yatris to 3.68 lakh, officials said. A total of 8,355 pilgrims had darshan at the 3800-metre high holy cave shrine on Saturday, the officials said. They said the […]
True test of country’s legal system lies in treatment of marginalised sections: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the true test of the country’s legal system lies in its treatment of the weaker sections of the society. Abdullah was addressing a two-day north zone regional conference on reaffirming the constitutional vision of justice for defence personnel and tribals at SKICC. Reaffirming his government’s support to […]
Dr Jitendra Singh reviews security situation in Kathua
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday discussed the security situation with officers in Bani tehsil of Kathua district amid requests by people for deployment of more forces in vulnerable points to counter terror threats. Singh, the minister of state in the Prime Minister’s office, was in a far-flung hilly town as part of his […]
Doctors, paramedics to wear aprons and nameplates during duty hours
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all doctors and paramedical staff in government healthcare institutions to strictly adhere to the norms regarding the wearing of white aprons and nameplates during duty hours. The directive comes after it was observed that a significant number of medical professionals—including those engaged under the National Health Mission […]
Govt orders inquiry into SMHS incident
MD NHM asked to submit report within 15 days Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which a medico was assaulted in SMHS Srinagar following the death of a patient, after which doctors went on a protest and emergency services were allegedly closed for some time. According to an […]
Will do consultation and arbitration after retirement: CJI Gavai
Says won’t accept any government post Amravati: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said he will do consultation and arbitration after his retirement, and will not accept any government post. He was speaking at the inauguration of Late T R Gilda Memorial E-Library in Amravati District and Sessions Court in Maharashtra. […]
India, Pak agreed on cessation of military activity after direct contact between DGMOs: Govt
New Delhi: India and Pakistan agreed on May 10 for a cessation of firing and military activity as a result of “direct contact” between the director generals of military operations (DGMOs) of both nations, which was “initiated by the Pakistani side”, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked […]
LG, Deputy Chief of Army Staff discuss security scenario in JK
Srinagar: Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai called on Jammu and Kashmir Lt Gov Manoj Sinha here on Friday. They discussed the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said. “Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Director General Military Operations, called on Lieutenant Governor […]
CM chairs 22nd Board Meeting of B&CWWB
Calls for increasing coverage, socio-economic well-being of workers SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired the 22nd meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) here at the Civil Secretariat. The aim of the meeting was to comprehensively review the implementation of various welfare measures and approve key initiatives […]
Kashmir towns turning into ‘Heat Islands’ amid persistent humidity
Unplanned construction, vanishing green spaces behind rising temperatures, warn SKUAST-K experts By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir is experiencing an alarming rise in urban heat island (UHI) effects as persistent humidity and soaring temperatures grip the Valley. Srinagar tops the list, with towns like Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Kupwara also facing unusual warmth […]
