CS for reducing travel time on Sgr-Jmu Highway under all circumstances
Directs for making ITMS functional for capital cities within 7 days JAMMU, FEBRUARY 21: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today in a meeting with traffic authorities made it amply clear that in no case should travel time between the two capital cities of the UT exceed beyond 7 hours on any day for light […]
Problems mount for New Zealand as Kyle Jamieson ruled out for months
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was on Monday ruled out of cricket for a lengthy spell in another blow for New Zealand following their 267-run first Test drubbing by England. Coach Gary Stead confirmed that Jamieson had been diagnosed with a back stress fracture and will undergo surgery this week, with a minimum […]
Biden makes surprise trip to Kyiv before war anniversary
KYIV: US President Joe Biden on Monday made a trip to Kyiv organised in strict secrecy, promising $500 million in fresh arms deliveries and “unwavering” American support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Air raid sirens rang out across the capital at one point as Biden walked alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during […]
MeT predicts dry weather in J-K
Parts of Kashmir Valley received rains and snowfall while Meteorological (MeT) department on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for now. A MeT department official said that upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall with the world famous skiing resort recording 10 cms (4 inches) of it since overnight till 8:30 am […]
Minor girl killed in Srinagar road accident
A six-year-old girl died after being hit by a motorcycle in Sangam Palapora area of Srinagar city on Tuesday, officials said. They said that a biker hit a minor girl who was immediately shifted to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Aliza Firdous, a resident of Takanwari […]
Fish seed
Recently J&K government has approved a Rs 176 cr project to boost fish production. For the increase in fish production, there should be seed available to boost the production. One of the prime requisites for successful aquaculture is the availability of good quality fish seed. The Technical Programme under the project includes importing genetically […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Aerosol Winter School-2023 at Central University, Jammu
In order to meet the objective of National Clean Air Programme, this winter school will facilitate theory based training & hands-on operational training of all stakeholders for atmospheric aerosol measurements: LG Clean air is the priority of the administration and National Clean Air Programme should become mass movement for prevention, control and abatement of air […]
ACS reviews material availability in Horticulture sector ahead of planting season
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review availability of planting material for the current year here at Civil Secretariat. Atal Dulloo had a detailed discussion with Directors of Horticulture from both divisions to discuss availability of planting material across climatic regions of the Union […]
Reducing army presence in J-K govt’s prerogative: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said reducing the army footprint in Jammu and Kashmir was a prerogative of the government. “That is a matter for the government. How much they will reduce or increase is their prerogative. I have no say in it,” he told reporters at the National Conference headquarters. The Lok […]
England thrash New Zealand in first Test
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: England’s “Bazball” revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test here at the Bay Oval on Sunday. Only Daryl Mitchell of the last five Black Caps batsmen could offer any real resistance […]