Russia eyes return to UN rights body despite Ukraine war
UNITED NATIONS: Russia, which was ousted from the UN Human Rights Council after its forces invaded Ukraine, will attempt a return to the body on Tuesday — an uncertain move that will provide a gauge of its international support. The UN General Assembly will vote that day to elect 15 new members to the Geneva-based […]
Sankalp Saptaah celebrated enthusiastically across the Aspirational Blocks of Srinagar
Samriddhi Diwas (Livelihood) observed on Day 6th of week long activities SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 08:- As part of the Sankalp Saptaah initiative launched on 30th September by Hon’ble Prime Minister at New Delhi, the aspirational blocks of Harwan and Khonmoh in Srinagar, have been organising a slew of activities since 3rd of October, 2023. As […]
Udhampur in focus
Udhampur district of Jammu region is in the sharp focus of the government for the many developmental projects. Recently the Chief Secretary conducted a comprehensive assessment of many ongoing developmental projects in Udhampur district. During the review of the Devika project, the UEED department was instructed to expedite the pending work, including restoration and house-to-house […]
3 killed, 5 injured in Doda road accident
Doda: Three persons lost their lives and five others were injured in a road accident in Doda district of Jammu region on Friday late evening, an official said Saturday. An official said that when a vehicle bearing registration number (JK06A-8682), en route from Khellani to Sarhoa Humble, reached the vicinity of Sarhoa Humble, it rolled […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, OCTOBER 06: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Mandi, Loran and Jhullas will remain affected on October 08 from 7 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to SICOP, Birpur Complex, Bari Brahmana, Palli, Kothi Morh, Canal Road, Sevada, Shazadpur, Gho Manhasa, Marh, Gajansoo, Karloop, Dataryal, Marh Bagh and adjoining areas […]
Developmental projects
At the divisional levels in Jammu and Kashmir authorities are reviewing all the measure developmental projects under different programmes. These include Jal Shakti Mission, NABARD and other developmental projects. Recently Div Com Kashmir reviewed the functioning of KPDCL, KPTCL, PHE, R&B Departments and other wings of the government. Regarding the status of Household Tap Connections, […]
J&K Cong Protests Against BJP Over Rahul Gandhi Poster
Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday held a protest against the BJP for portraying Rahul Gandhi as a ‘new age Ravan’ in a social media poster. The BJP poster on X had triggered a strong criticism from the Congress which on Thursday called it totally unacceptable and “downright dangerous”. Led by former minister Yogesh […]
Advisor Bhatnagar felicitates medal winners of 29th Junior National Thang-Ta Championship 2023 at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today remarked that the sports infrastructure has been amplified in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir, underlining the government’s commitment to promoting sports here. The Advisor made these remarks while addressing the medal felicitation ceremony of 29th Junior National Thang-Ta Championship 2023 at […]
PMAY beneficiaries
Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir took review of key people oriented initiatives and also arrangements for Meri Mati Mera Desh in presence of Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs. Regarding the land allotment to the PMAY beneficiaries as per the survey made in 2018, the Chief Secretary emphasized on accelerating the process further. […]
2.50 Lakh Backdoor Appointments Made by Past Regimes, Says CS Mehta
SRINAGAR: Over 2.50 lakh jobs were given to the underserving candidates through backdoor channels by past regimes in the Union Territory of JK, Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta said on Thursday. Mehta who was addressing a gathering in north Kashmir’s Kupwara said that poor people were being deprived of their rights. “I feel ashamed to […]