Public delegations call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Various public delegations including members of Youth Action Committee, Bhaderwah; Shahabad Development Forum and Jammu Kashmir Reserved Categories Empowerment Alliance today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan. The delegation of Youth Action Committee, Bhaderwah led by its Chairman, Sh Naseer Mehboob, discussed with the Lt Governor various issues of […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Hospital, Patel Nagar, Bhagwati Nagar and Shiv Puri shall remain affected on February 13 from 9 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Gurah, Darmani, Sarni, Ludera, Komla and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February […]
J&K Reports 540 Covid-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
Daily Covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir fell to 34-day low, with 540 infections reported in the last 24 hours even as two persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said on Friday. They said 312 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 228 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall […]
Grenade Attack in Bandipora
A cop was killed while 4 others sustained injuries after militants hurled a grenade in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a grenade was hurled towards a joint police and CRPF party near Nabirpora Nishat Park. Three policemen and two troopers sustained injuries in the attack. The injured […]
18-yr-old labour electrocuted to death in Bemina
Srinagar: An 18-year-old labourer was electrocuted to death in Bemina area of Srinagar on Friday afternoon. Official sources said that an 18-year-old labourer identified as Sameer Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohi-ud-din Bhat of Ashmuqam area of Anantnag was electrocuted while installing power line in Bemina area of Srinagar. They said he was rushed […]
No compromise on crime against girls: SSP Srinagar
SSP Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal Friday said that there will be no compromise on crime against girls. “The Batamaloo incident came as a shock and I can’t believe there are people who can do this,” he said. Earlier, a youth along with his associate in an attempt to loot cash barged into a house at Mominabad […]
3 cops injured in stone pelting incident in Poonch
Mendhar: Three policemen from Gursai police station of Poonch district were injured on Friday after villagers pelted stones on them, news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reported. Officials told the KNO that in connection with some investigation, a team of police from Gursai police station reached Galuta village of Mendhar where villagers attacked the team and […]
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 […]