Jmu-Sgr highway to remain shut for repair work on June 23: Official
Jammu: No traffic will be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday due to repair and maintenance works, an official said on Wednesday. The advisory to observe ‘no traffic day’ on the NH-44, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was issued by Ramban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mussarat Islam, […]
AC approves transfer of land for 125 bedded District Hospital, Budgam
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision to ensure availability of quality healthcare, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here Wednesday under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved transfer of land for construction of 125 bedded hospital at Reshipora, Budgam . The Administrative Council approved the transfer of land measuring 71 Kanal situated in estate Reshipora, Budgam in […]
Video of man assaulting cop goes viral in Kishtwar, accused nabbed
Jammu: Police have arrested a man who was seen in a video assaulting an armed police personnel after knocking him to the ground in Kishtwar district, officials said on Wednesday. Rakeen Ziya of the district’s Sangrambhata village was arrested by a police party headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Khalil Poswal, a police official […]
College on Wheels: 1,100 women students to go on educational tour across India
Jammu: Around 1,100 women students from different universities of Jammu and Kashmir will go on a “college on wheels”, a rail journey, to different parts of the country later this year, Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu Prof Umesh Rai said on Wednesday. “This will be an educational tour and not a pleasure trip No […]
Int’l Yoga Day- Yoga is India’s greatest gift to humanity: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday described yoga as India’s greatest gift to humanity which has transcended the boundaries of religion and geographical barriers to bring happiness in people’s lives. Sinha led the International Yoga Day celebrations in the union territory by performing yoga ‘asanas’ at an event at Botanical Garden here. Conveying his best […]
Yoga emerged as universal symbol of love, peace: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Yoga has become a symbol of love and hope around the globe, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its worldwide popularity. Recognising its universal appeal, the United Nations in December 2014 proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by a resolution. The day aims […]
Fully geared up to ensure smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra: BSF-DIG
Suchetgarh: Border Security Force personnel are fully geared up to ensure smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir which is scheduled to start on July 1, a senior officer said here on Wednesday. Hundreds of BSF personnel participated in a yoga session held at the Octerio Border Outpost here on the occasion […]
Northern Army Commander joins troops in yoga day celebrations
Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said yoga is tool for stress management and for improving combat efficiency as he complimented the soldiers and their families for incorporating the practice into their daily routine. The General Officer Commanding-in-chief, Northern Command, speaking at a function organised at the command headquarters in Udhampur […]
Lt Governor reviews preparation for Eid-ul-Adha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the preparations of District Administrations and various departments ahead of Eid-ul-Adha festival. The meeting was attended by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police […]
Yoga must for integration of mind with the body: Chief Justice
SRINAGAR: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, N. Kotiswar Singh Wednesday inaugurated 09″ International Yoga Day at High Court Complex, Srinagar. The theme of the event was “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, effectively encapsulating our collective aspiration for “One Earth, One Family and One Future.” Chief Justice stressed upon all the participants to include […]
