Agricultural Science
Agricultural Universities in Jammu and Kashmir is playing a key role to provide latest techniques of farming. Recently Chief Secretary, reviewed implementation of flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here in the Union Territory. He enjoined upon them to come up with requisite solutions through research, timely advice, technical expertise and extension for maximization of […]
New Laws Will Free Criminal Justice System From Colonial-Era Mindset: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, July 1: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that three new criminal laws would liberate the country’s criminal justice system from the colonial-era mindset. These new laws, which come into effect nationwide today, will bring widespread changes to India’s criminal justice system by ending colonial-era statutes. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya […]
Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 30 from July 1
State-backed oil marketing companies slashed prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 30 per cylinder with effect from July 1. After this price slash, a 19 kg cylinder will now be available for Rs 1,646 in Delhi against Rs 1,676 earlier. In Mumbai, a 19 kg cylinder costs Rs 1,598 whereas it costs […]
Over 50,000 affected by heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh, infrastructure severely hit
Heavy rains have affected over 50,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh, causing extensive damage to road infrastructure and disrupting connectivity and communication across various districts. The continuous downpours have led to the collapse of the crucial Kurung bridge in Kurung Kumey district, severing the link between the district headquarters and key areas such as Sangram, Palin, […]
Engineer Rasheed to Take Oath as MP After NIA Approval
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashe ed, to take oath as MP on July 25. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh will pass an order on the plea on Tuesday. Rashid, the MP from Baramulla who has been […]
Tourism Department Invites T20 World Cup-Winning Indian Team To J&K
SRINAGAR, July 1: The tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir has invited the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team to visit the Union Territory as part of the celebrations. “Congratulations to Team India on winning the T20 World Cup 2024!! We welcome our champions to visit Jammu and Kashmir to continue the celebrations! It would be an honour […]
Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change
TEHRAN: The first round of Iran’s presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist contender, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili led the polls held on Friday to replace the late ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi, […]
Pink revolution
J&K government is trying to bring a pink revolution by encouraging the farmers to go for lavender cultivation. Recently Director Agriculture Kashmir, visited Model Lavender Centre Nunner Ganderbal and inspected different blocks of the farm. The was briefed by the concerned Farm Manager, Technical Experts about different aromatic, medicinal plants cultivated in the farm, besides […]