Indo-Pak troops exchange sweets along LoC in J&K’s Poonch on New Year
JAMMU, Jan 1: As the renewed ceasefire between India and Pakistan along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir completes one year next month, troops of the two countries on Saturday exchanged sweets to mark the New Year along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, a defence spokesman said. Considering the ongoing ceasefire along […]
Vaishno Devi Stampede | 12 Dead, Several Injured In J&K As Crowds Swelled On New Year
Around 12 devotees have died and over a dozen others wounded in a stampede at Jammu Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Here’s all you need to know about the incident in 10 points. 1. According to officials the stampede was triggered by a massive rush of devotees on the new year. The incident took place outside […]
US to put more liquidity into Afghan economy, says Blinken
WASHINGTON: Outlining US foreign policy goals for 2022, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised to look ‘intensely’ at options to put more liquidity into the Afghan economy. At a year-ender news conference on Thursday afternoon, the US foreign policy chief identified “Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, Iran’s nuclear program, and China’s efforts to challenge the […]
Hollioake joins England’s Ashes coaching staff
SYDNEY: Former England all-rounder Adam Hollioake has joined the team’s coaching staff, who have been hit by a Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. The match is due to start on Tuesday in Sydney with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the five-Test series 3-0 with two Tests to play. […]
Administrative Reforms
The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently said that administrative reforms were necessary for the responsive administration here. In this direction NITI Aayog has already hailed the efforts of the J & K administration for undertaking the institutional reforms in the past two years. He gave details of the recent reforms like BEAMS, PAYSYS, […]
SPO’s is temporary arrangement: DGP
Jammu, Dec 31: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Friday said that Special Police Officers (SPO) were temporary arrangements of the police. Replying to a query regarding adjustment of SPOs in regular police force, the DGP said they must understand that it’s a “temporary arrangement” “The SPOs are a temporary arrangement. They have to […]
Rohit Kansal launches Kisan Call Centre at SKUAST-J
JAMMU, DECEMBER 31: Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal today inaugurated the first ever Kisan Call Centre at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Jammu(SKUAST-J) with toll free no 1800-180-7196. Prof JP Sharma, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu was present on the occasion. Talking about this ambitious plan of Govt of India, Rohit Kansal, in […]
HG units of Kashmir gear up for any exigency in case of heavy snowfall, road blockade
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 31: Continuing with its endeavor to provide possible assistance in case of natural calamities, the Homeguard (HG) units of Kashmir have been advised to gear up for any exigency occurring on account of heavy snowfall and road blockade thereof wherein their services may be required. The HG units of Kashmir supervised by Divisional […]
DG Hospitality and Protocol given warm farewell on his retirement
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 31: After 40 years of dedicated service to the government of Jammu and Kashmir on various fronts, Director General Hospitality and Protocol Hashmat Ali Khan was given a warm send-off today on his superannuation. Hashmat Ali Khan has held various important positions in different capacities during his illustrious career which include postings in […]
123 fresh covid-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 123 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons died due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. 58 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 65 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 341290. Two deaths, one each from Jammu division and Kashmir were […]