FIFA to pay clubs $355m for sending players to World Cups

ZURICH: FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70 per cent to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global soccer governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday. The Club Benefits Programme affords clubs a share of national […]
Former Taiwan president arrives in China pledging peace

TAOYUAN: Taiwan’s ex-President Ma Ying-jeou became on Monday the first sitting or former Taiwanese leader to visit mainland China since the Communist revolution in 1949, saying he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations. Ma’s office said he was met at Shanghai’s Pudong airport by officials including Chen Yuanfeng, deputy head of China’s Taiwan […]
Panic grips Baramulla village after bear spotted

Panic gripped Kanispora area of Baramulla district on Tuesday after a wild bear along with two cubs was spotted in the area, locals said. Locals said that bear with two cubs were spotted in the shrine of Syed Bahuddin (R.A). They said said that wildlife and police have been called. Meanwhile, an official of the […]
Green cover
Recently LG Manoj Sinha on the international day of forest said that large population of tribal families in Jammu and Kashmir is dependent on forest produce With more than 55% green cover, Jammu Kashmir is ahead of many other states and UTs. He gave valuable suggestions for sustainable management of forests. He said the 2.5 […]
Power shutdown

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle Jammu, JPDCL has informed that the power supply to Nanak Nagar, Railway Complex and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Meanwhile, the Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to CTM Factory, GMC, Chackludan, Godrej Factory […]
J&K govt endeavors to boost silk production by arming farmers with training, technology

SRINAGAR, MARCH 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a multi pronged strategy towards revival and holistic development of Sericulture sector in the Union Territory. “Cocoon growers are being facilitated with requisite skill development training, latest technological interventions and related infrastructural support for transforming the sericulture industry in J&K”, maintained an official while […]
Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting to review power scenario in J&K

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the power scenario in Jammu Kashmir, today at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor appraised the multi-pronged strategies to meet the high electricity demand in the summer season and directed for integrating reforms for making the Power sector robust and resilient. The […]
Two linemen electrocuted in Bandipora receiving station, hospitalized

Bandipora : Two linemen of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) were critically injured on Sunday late evening after they received an electric shock at Panzigam receiving station in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official told that the duo was critically injured after they were electrocuted while repairing the high voltage electricity line at the […]
Mega Job Fair

Mega Job Fair is conducted by the government in Jammu and Kashmir and is providing on spot placements to the job aspirants. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir e-inaugurated Divisional level Mega Job Fair at Sgr Exhibition Ground, 3000 jobs on offer by 110 private companies; 542 placements made onspot Thousands of young jobseekers […]
Power shutdown

SRINAGAR, MARCH 25: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Grid Station Lisser shall remain affected on March 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving station Panzgam shall remain affected on March 27 from 10 am to 4 pm. Likewise, the power supply to receiving stations […]