New Education Policy aimed at building job creators instead of employment seekers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre’s New Education Policy stressed on building job creators instead of job seekers and emphasized that the time had come for increased focus on learning, research and innovation in the field of education. “The 21st century is the era of knowledge. This is the time for increased […]
Muslims in Kashmir offer Eid prayers while maintaining social distancing
Srinagar; Eid al-Adha celebrations in Kashmir on Saturday were a low-key affair as most of the faithful marked the festival of sacrifice by offering prayers in small groups and observing social distancing in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. No Eid prayers were offered in major mosques and shrines of Kashmir as police enforced the strict restrictions […]
Indian Army prepares to maintain current strength in eastern Ladakh during winter months
New Delhi: The Indian Army is preparing to maintain its current strength of troops, tanks and other weaponry in all key areas in eastern Ladakh in the harsh winter months as a resolution to the border row with China in the mountainous region shows no signs of early resolution, people familiar with the developments said on […]
BAN CONTINUES
Government has again extended the ban on 4G internet services connecting it directly with national security. Recently on a contempt petition filed by the petitioners seeking restoration of 4G, the top court told the Union government and UT administration if they have already reviewed the matter and set up the committee they should keep all […]
Transport Department for strict enforcement of extended validity of motor vehicle documents in J&K
Refuting reports appearing in a section of the print media regarding movement of vehicles having attained the life of 15 years, the Transport Department has clarified that the Government is in the process of framing a policy with regard to registration and plying of vehicles older than 15 years in the Union Territory of Jammu […]
DDC visits district kitchen, Quarantine Centre Doda, inspects the functioning
Extends Eid greetings to staff, people in quarantine DODA, AUGUST 01: District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode, today visited the district kitchen and quarantine centre at Boys Higher Secondary School Doda and inspected the functioning three. During visit to the district Kitchen, DDC enquired about the meal being prepared and served to the persons […]
COVID-19: 613 new cases in J-K, tally reaches 20,972
Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 613 novel coronavirus cases, taking the overall tally to 20,972 in J-K. Among them, 145 were reported from Jammu and 468 from Kashmir. Giving district-wise details, unnamed official sources told a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS) that Srinagar reported 305 cases, Baramulla 23, Pulwama 58, Kulgam 4, […]
Bulletin on Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19)
JK reports 490 new positive cases, 12217 recovered so far JAMMU, JULY 31: The Government on Friday informed that 490 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 143 from Jammu division and 347 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 20359. […]
Advisor Khan greets people on Eid-ul-Azha
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan has greeted people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In a message of felicitation, the Advisor described the festival as a reward from Almighty Allah. He said celebrating Eid teaches us camaraderie, friendship, mutual respect and love for the masses. He appealed […]
Detention of Mehbooba Mufti under PSA extended by 3 more months
Srinagar, July 31, KNT: At a day, when authorities freed Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference Sajad Lone, it extended the detention period of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti by 3 more months under contentious Public Safety Act. Principal Secretary Home, Shaleen Kabra in this regard has issued a formal order, a copy of which lies […]