Nearly half a million evacuated as typhoon batters China
BEIJING: Typhoon Doksuri hit southeastern China on Friday morning, bringing high winds and battering rains to coastal areas after the deadly storm bypassed Taiwan on its way from the Philippines. Wind speeds of up to 175 kilometres per hour (110 miles per hour) were recorded as the storm reached the coast of Fujian province around […]
CS for universal screening of UT population for NCD
Also asks for carrying out assessment of all health facilities of the UT under Kayakalp SRINAGAR, JULY 29: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta while chairing a review meeting of tge performance of National Health Mission (NHM) today asked the health professionals to screen the whole population of the UT for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) like […]
Lt Governor joins Youm-e-Ashoora’s Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown Srinagar
Pays tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions SRINAGAR, JULY 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, on Youm-e-Ashoora, the 10th day of Muharram, joined the Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown area of Srinagar, today. “I pay my tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their sacrifice for righteousness and greater good […]
Comprehensive review
Recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu reviewed the progress of different developmental projects in Jammu and stressed for the completion of these projects within the timeline. Taking comprehensive review, officials reported substantial progress on various fronts. Regarding the upgrading of Transport Nagar project, it was informed that the drainage and culvert slab works are nearing completion, with […]
Secy L&E meets representatives of Labour Trade Unions
JAMMU, JULY 28: Presidents and representatives of various trade unions of the Labourers met Secretary, Labour and Employment (L&E), Rehana Batul at Civil Secretariat here today. The representatives from Labour Unions of Kashmir participated in the meet through video conferencing. During the latest challenges being faced by the Labourers working in various sectors of Jammu […]
Sisters, aged 3 and 5, drown to death
Two sisters drowned to death in a canal in the Digiana area of Jammu district late last evening, officials said here on Friday. Quoting an official, KNO reported that two sisters, aged three and five years, went missing in the Digiana area last evening, following which a search operation was launched. The joint operation was […]
Ashoora: Govt allows 10th Muharram procession on traditional routes in Sgr
In yet another significant development, the authorities Friday announced that the Ashoora (10th Muharram) procession will be allowed through past route from Botakadal, Lal bazar to Imambara in Zadibal while the traffic department issued an advisory for the smooth flow of traffic. “Ashoora procession will be allowed through traditional routes of the city tomorrow (10th […]
New homestay policy
After introducing 75 new tourist destinations, the J & K government is trying to bring more tourists with the help of homestay policy. Recently at TTF Kolkata the delegates, during the presentation, were briefed about the new homestay policy launched by the Government as well as resolve to reduce the carbon footprints at the destinations […]
JKSC organises Golden Age community event at Sopore
Also organise Run for health at Poonch to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas SRINAGAR, JULY 27: Secretary J&K Sports Council (JKSC) Nuzhat Gull today visited Tulibal sports stadium Sopore and presided over Golden Age community event in which many senior citizens took part in various sports disciplines like Cricket ,Football and Badminton. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Muharram procession held after 30 years in Sgr, peace prevailing: LG Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that for the first time Muharram procession was taken out peacefully in Srinagar after a gap of over 30 years. Addressing National Convention on Sufism: “a bridge between the communities”, at SKICC , the LG said that firs time in 30 years, Muharram (8th) procession was […]