Preservation of water bodies
The government of Jammu and Kashmir is giving special attention to the preservation of water bodies and has also removed a lot of illegal constructions in and around these water sources. Srinagar city has a lot of water bodies and Lakes and most of them have the problem of illegal constructions and it needs a […]
Lt Governor launches first of its kind QR Code based mechanism for certification & labeling of handmade carpets of J&K
With the unique QR Code, customers can verify authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in UT J&K Handicrafts are repository of India’s creative traditions, serving as cultural expression for centuries; This creative tradition is strikingly visible in handmade carpets with intricate designs & subtle shades, says Lt Governor With the help of modern […]
J&K Govt signs MoC with New Zealand G2G for transforming Sheep Farming Sector in the UT
Overarching objective of MoC is to improve farmers’ remuneration, transfer of technology, marketing & value addition of sheep products of J&K: Lt Governor New Zealand is an important partner of India’s expanding relationship globally, says the LG We attach special values to our ties not only because of deep bonding & cultural affinities but also […]
At 547, Covid-19 Cases Drop To 33-Day Low In J&K, 7 Persons Die
Active Cases Decline To Less Than 10000 Daily Covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir fell to 33-day low, with 547 infections reported in the last 24 hours even as seven persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said on Thursday. They said 307 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and […]
NZ cancels T20 series against Australia
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday scrapped next month’s T20 International series against Australia, saying the move was “inevitable” due to strict Covid-19 border controls. NZC chief David White said a government decision to push back plans to open the border forced the cancellation of the three-match series, slated to take place in Napier […]
Central Govt Approves Rs 6.15 Crores For Families Of Journalists Succumbed To Covid-19
The Centre on Thursday said Rs 6.15 crore has been approved as financial assistance to families of 123 journalists who died due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Replying to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan also said it was the responsibility of the state governments to take […]
Mercury Drops Below Freezing Point in Kashmir, Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarg
Night temperatures dropped below freezing point in Kashmir with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 10.4°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against last night’s 0.6°C, he said. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, witnessed a low […]
Car damages in a mysterious fire incident
A car was damaged in a mysterious fire incident in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The incident occurred at Kanjinag village. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the owner of the Alto 800 had parked his vehicle on the roadside. The car was damaged in a mysterious fire incident. Sources added […]
Minor girl from Sgr killed in Awantipora accident
A minor girl from Srinagar was killed in road accident in Awantipora area of Pulwama district on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a vehicle bearing registeration number JK18B-6101 met with an accident at Chersoo in Awantipora area in which a minor girl received critical injuries. He said that the […]
Poor road connectivity
There is a lot of poor road connectivity in Jammu city and the government has recently decided to take action against the engineers who have not implemented the orders for the road restoration. In this direction recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu has directed the engineers that the road from Panjthirthi to Gujjar Nagar (Circular Road) and […]