Civilian shot dead, another injured in Shaheed Gunj
Srinagar: A civilian was shot dead while another was injured by an unknown gunman in Shaheed Gunj area of Srinagar, officials said.A top official said that Amrit Paul Singh (31), a resident of Amritsar, Punjab, was fired upon by unknown gunmen in Shaheed Gunj area this evening, resulting in his on spot death.The official said […]
Lt Governor lays foundation stone of Synthetic Football Turf at Jagti Camp, Nagrota
The achievements of Kashmiri Pandit community fill my heart with pride: LG Sinha I dedicate this vital sports project at Jagti to the Youth of this Community and to their immense contribution to nation-building: LG State-of-the-Art sports facility to be developed as per FIFA Standards demonstrates our unwavering commitment and dedication to promote sports in […]
Sanitation systems
Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to create sustainable sanitation systems in villages, tourist and religious destinations in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen, a flagship program under the Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj having achieved the ODF status will focus on creating sustainable assets […]
Elderly Pedestrian Killed in South Kashmir Road Accident
SRINAGAR: An elderly man was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Zadoora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the man was hit by the vehicle when he was trying to cross road at Zooder crossing on Srinagar-Jammu highway. “The man died on the spot and […]
Gujjar Reservation Must Remain Priority, Omar Abdullah Says as Lok Sabha Passes ST Bills
SRINAGAR: A day after Lok Sabha passed the ST Bill giving reservation to Pahari Ethnic Community in the ST list of J&K, former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that the share Gujjar community get from ST reservation must be guaranteed and protected. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Omar Abdullah said that […]
Intense cold continue in Kashmir, dry weather forecast till Feb 17
Srinagqr: While weatherman forecast dry weather till February 17 and snow and rain thereafter, cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as minimum temperatures stayed below freezing, officials said.A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.0°C against minus 2.4°C on the previous night and it was below normal […]
Lok Sabha passes two Bills to modify lists of SCs, STs in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed two Bills to modify the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, adds Valmiki community as a synonym of Chura, Balmiki, Bhangi, and Mehtar communities in the list of Scheduled Castes in the Union Territory […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Atomic North Private Ltd’s Complex at Durang Village of Billawar, Kathua
Expansion of leading IT services company like Atomic North in rural J&K is a testimony of government’s commitment to revive the economy of villages: LG Sinha Atomic North’s venture will put customer service at the heart of the company, reduce the physical distance in today’s globalised world: LG The initiative will give new impetus to […]
Rajiv Omprakash Pande Posted As DIG Central Kashmir Range
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday posted recently repatriated IPS Rajiv Omprakash Pande as DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR).Pande on assuming the charge will relieve incumbent DIG CKR Altaf Ahmad Khan – of additional charges.“In the interest of administration, it is hereby ordered that Shri Omprakash Pande, IPS (AGMUT: 2010), upon repatriation to the […]
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is New Vice Chief of Army Staff
SRINAGAR: Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar has been appointed as the new Northern Army Commander. He is succeeding Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, who is moving to Army Headquarters as VCOAS. Prior to appointment of strategic command, Lt Gen Kumar served as Vice Chief of the Army Staff and Deputy Chief […]