Sheetal Nanda inaugurates three day Assistive Devices distribution camp at Jammu
JAMMU, AUGUST 03: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department (SWD), Sheetal Nanda today inaugurated three day Assistive Devices distribution camp for Persons with Disabilities(PWDs) at residential school for blind, Roop Nagar here. The camp was organized by Department of Social Welfare Jammu in collaboration with Artificial limbs corporation of India(ALIMCO). During the camp, the Commissioner Secretary […]
Five injured in Rajouri road accident
Five persons were injured in a road accident in Kotranka area of Rajouri district on Thursday. An official said that a road accident took place in Rehan area of sub division Kotranka of Rajouri district in which five persons were injured. He said that the car went out of control and fell into a ditch […]
Rural development
J&K administration is trying to ensure that benefits of the development reach to every villager and the rural areas are developed. The government has placed significant emphasis on rural development, acknowledging the importance of strong rural infrastructure for overall progress. Projects like road connectivity, clean water supply, and electrification have been prioritized, significantly improving the […]
Directorate of Tourism Kashmir organises South Kashmir Adventure Event
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir today commenced a two-day multi-activity event ‘South Kashmir Adventure’, aimed at promoting adventure tourism and environmental awareness in the region. The event was inaugurated today at South Kashmir’s scenic Kokernag. Participants from various parts of the valley displayed remarkable enthusiasm in engaging in diverse activities such as […]
‘Hopeful of justice,’ says Omar as SC begins Art-370 hearing
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said he is hopeful of “getting justice” as Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 shortly on Wednesday. He further said, “We are here on behalf of the people of J&K with the hope that we […]
SDG target
In order to implement different central schemes, the J & K administration is reviewing the progress on the ground. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said that Jammu and Kashmir is well ahead of national average in many parameters and would be one of the model UT of country. He stated that J&K aims […]
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking SIT probe into Manipur violence
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a fresh PIL on the Manipur violence seeking among other things a SIT probe into alleged poppy cultivation and narco-terrorism. It asked for a “more specific” petition and said this one was “very difficult” to entertain because it blamed only one community. Senior advocate Madhavi […]
MLC: Cricket breaks new ground as America’s South Asian diaspora gets a taste of T20 extravaganza
It’s Faf du Plessis on strike as the famous Bollywood song Aaj ki party blares from the loudspeaker and a tantalising aroma of spices fills the air while the spectators — holding love for cricket in their hearts and biryani in their trays — roam around trying to get to their seats. The setting has […]
CS kick starts ‘JJM Fortnight’ for certification of ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’
J&K set to achieve 100% FHTCs by year end SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Chief Secretary, Dr.Arun Kumar Mehta today kick started the ‘JJM Fortnight’ during which senior level officers would visit the site of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works to ensure that each household in the UT receives ‘Nal se Jal’. Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti; Mission […]
Six die in Ukraine as Moscow steps up strikes
KYIV: A missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine killed six and wounded dozens on Monday, as Russia said it stepped up strikes against Ukrainian military facilities in response to attacks on its territory, including Moscow. Two missiles landed close to the centre of the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig just after 9:00am […]