Health for all
Yoga has emerged as a healthy trend for the people to keep themselves fit. Recently Chief Secretary, launched several online competitions for the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir on MyGov portal (https://jk.mygov.in/) to mark 10th International Yoga Day celebration to be observed on 21st June, 2024. “Yoga has now become an increasingly popular form of […]
Doctors Advise Precautions Amid Sweltering Temperatures
SRINAGAR: As temperatures soared across Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks, health officials have advised people to take precautions and stay hydrated. Health officials advised drinking plenty of water and avoiding aerated drinks to combat the heat. Dr Mohammad Salim Khan, Head Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, […]
Power scenario
J&K administration is trying to provide to the consumers power supply at affordable rates. Recently Chief Secretary, chaired the Distribution Reforms Committee (DRC) meeting of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to work out strategies towards accelerating the process and achieving reduction in distribution losses in the Union Territory. In a presentation, Principal Secretary, Power Development […]
CUK Students Hold Protest Over Fee Hike
SRINAGAR: Amidst scorching heat, students at Central University of Kashmir staged a protest on Tuesday against the recent hike in semester fees. The protesting students blocked all access points to the main campus, halting academic and administrative activities. The protest rocked the university’s main campus in Tulmulla early in the morning as students gathered to […]
Kisan Sampark Abhiyan
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Bijbehara, Anantnag. He highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to empower the farming community and to rejuvenate the agriculture & allied sector. “Paddy cultivation is the backbone of J&K’s economy and our farmers […]
FIRs Registered in Five Districts of Jammu Region Under New Criminal Law BNS
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered FIRs in five districts of the Jammu division under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that came into force across the country on Monday, officials said. Jammu Zone Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain said the registration of the first FIRs under the Bharatiya […]
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Universities in Jammu and Kashmir is playing a key role to provide latest techniques of farming. Recently Chief Secretary, reviewed implementation of flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here in the Union Territory. He enjoined upon them to come up with requisite solutions through research, timely advice, technical expertise and extension for maximization of […]
New Laws Will Free Criminal Justice System From Colonial-Era Mindset: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, July 1: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that three new criminal laws would liberate the country’s criminal justice system from the colonial-era mindset. These new laws, which come into effect nationwide today, will bring widespread changes to India’s criminal justice system by ending colonial-era statutes. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya […]
Engineer Rasheed to Take Oath as MP After NIA Approval
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashe ed, to take oath as MP on July 25. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh will pass an order on the plea on Tuesday. Rashid, the MP from Baramulla who has been […]
Tourism Department Invites T20 World Cup-Winning Indian Team To J&K
SRINAGAR, July 1: The tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir has invited the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team to visit the Union Territory as part of the celebrations. “Congratulations to Team India on winning the T20 World Cup 2024!! We welcome our champions to visit Jammu and Kashmir to continue the celebrations! It would be an honour […]