MHA Announces Five New Districts in Ladakh
JAMMU, Aug 26: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the establishment of five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh. The newly formed districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—are aimed at enhancing local governance and ensuring that developmental benefits are more effectively distributed. “In pursuit of PM Narendra Modi Ji’s vision to […]
UN ‘concerned’ by newly ratified Afghan morality law
KABUL: The UN mission in Afghanistan said on Sunday it was “concerned” about a morality law recently ratified by the Taliban authorities, criticising in particular restrictions on women. The Taliban authorities on Aug 21 announced the codification of a law with 35 articles detailing wide-ranging behaviour and lifestyle restrictions based on their strict interpretation of […]
JK CEO Urges Electors to Utilise ECI Apps for Improved Voting Experience
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole has urged voters to leverage the technological features introduced by the Election Commission for enhanced elector awareness and polling experience in the upcoming assembly elections in the union territory. The three-phased elections in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for September 18, 25 and October 1 […]
Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from all cricket
Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket with immediate effect. The left-hander took to social media to call time on his career spanning over 13 years for India, in which he played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is scoring 2315, 6793 and 1579 runs respectively in the three formats. “It’s […]
JK Private Hospitals To Halt Ayushman Bharat Services From September
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir empanelled hospitals and dialysis centres will stop providing services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme from September 1 due to non-release of funds since March, Daily Excelsior reported. The newspaper reported that the hospitals’ association met with the CEO of State Health Agency in April, who promised resolution by May. However, after […]
Women empowerment
Recently third edition of the Saras Aajeevika Kashmir Mela concluded at Zabarwan Park. It was Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), the event highlighted the talent, resilience, and creativity of over 200 rural women from 16 States across India. Beginning on August 3, the Mela brought together a diverse array of […]
NC-Congress Seat-Sharing Agreement Finalised for Majority of Seats: Omar
SRINAGAR: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday said seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress has been finalised for a majority of assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and that parleys were underway to reach consensus over the remaining constituencies. The NC and Congress on Thursday announced a pre-poll alliance for the assembly elections in Jammu […]
Driver Electrocuted to Death in JK’s Samba
SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old driver died from an electric shock when the vehicle he was unloading came into contact with a live electricity wire in the Ramgarh area of Samba, officials said. An official said that the driver lost his life after a truck bearing registration number JK22A-8185, which he was travelling in, came into contact […]
Sustainable utilization
Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said that in HADP, emphasis is being laid on ecosystem services and restoration and sustainable utilization of biodiversity to efficiently use bio-resources for food, feed and industry. He shared various key interventions and necessary steps being taken by the J&K Government to make the farmers of Jammu Kashmir […]
Election Office Srinagar Sets Up Single Window Permission System for Upcoming Polls
SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar has established a single window permission system in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that following the poll body’s guidelines, the District Election Officer Srinagar has set up this system for the convenience of […]