J&K Government signs MoU with NECBDC, NEC for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K
JAMMU, JANUARY 12: In order to harness the unexplored potential of bamboo sector in J&K, the Ministry of DoNER, GoI through North East Cane & Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) under North Eastern Council (NEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Jammu and Kashmir for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K. […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway to remain shut for ten days
Authorities on Tuesday said that the vehicular traffic will remain suspended on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in the wake of the bridge collapse at Kela Morh, Ramban. However, the National High Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed the Bailey bridge as an interim measure so that one-way traffic is allowed for vehicles carrying essential vehicles. […]
113 fresh Covid cases In J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday recorded 113 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 1,22,764 while the death toll reached 1,912 with one more fatality, officials said. Out of the fresh cases, 65 were from Jammu division and 48 from Kashmir division, they said. The officials said Jammu district recorded the highest of 48 […]
Former Ministers, public delegation call on Lt Governor; hails UT Government for Forest Rights Act
JAMMU, JANUARY 12: A public delegation from Rajouri led by former Minister and senior leader of J&K Apni Party, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation hailed the UT Government for initiating the implementation of Forest Rights Act for betterment of tribal community. He further […]
Amid Indo-China standoff Ladakh tourism department reopens Pangong Lake for tourists
Amid the India-China standoff, Tourism department in Ladakh union territory has reopened Pangong Lake for tourists from January 10 in this month after nearly a year of closure. Tourism department officials informed that the prime tourist attraction in Ladakh UT, Pangong Lake has been reopened for tourists. Notably, the Pangong Lake in Ladakh was closed […]
Amid closure of Sgr-Jammu highway, stranded drivers decry lack of facilities
The drivers stranded along Srinagar—Jammu highway for the past four days on Tuesday rued lack of facilities alleging that the administration seems to have forgotten them. The drivers said that they are stuck along the highway following the damage to the bridge along the highway at Kela Morh in Ramban district for the past four […]
Pakistan, China together form potent threat: Gen Naravane on national security challenges
Pakistan and China together form a potent threat to national security and their collusive approach towards India cannot be wished away, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference ahead of Army Day, Gen Naravane elaborated extensively on the situation in eastern Ladakh, and said Indian troops have been maintaining a […]
Still an opportunity
After the conclusion of recently held DDC elections many Kashmir experts and intelligence people who have handled it have been asking the central Government to grab the opportunity and start the political process which has been snapped on August 05, 2019. The massive clampdown which was started in Jammu and Kashmir along with communication blockade […]
PDP’s Waheed Para arrested again
Srinagar: PDP youth wing president Waheed Para, who was granted bail by an NIA court on Saturday, was arrested again on Monday by the Jammu and Kashmir Police over a case related to an alleged nexus involving politicians, terrorists and secessionist forces, officials said. The case was registered by the Criminal Investigation De;partment, Kashmir Range, which […]
Earthquake jolts Chenab Valley, tremors felt across J&K
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake Monday evening shook Chenab Valley districts including Doda, Kishtwār and Ramban while tremors were felt across Jammu and Kashmir. According to news agency KNO), the earthquake occurred at 07:33 pm. District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda passed on immediate directions to all the Tehsildars and SHOs to report the damages, if any, […]