Review of revenue department
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Revenue Department with senior officials at Civil Secretariat. He emphasized on developing comprehensive and transparent land records management system and to ensure seamless extension of various services being provided to the citizens. Effective land governance for efficient service delivery, drone survey and generation of […]
Two jailed candidates have won LS polls. Can they take oath — and how?
NEW DELHI: The victory of two candidates who are in jail on terror charges has brought up a unique situation. While the law will keep them away from attending proceedings of the 18th Lok Sabha, they also have a Constitutional right to take oath as members. In the results declared by the Election Commission on […]
Safe drinking water
Recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed progress of schemes & projects of Jal Shakti Department in UT of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that access to safe and adequate drinking water and sanitation to every citizen is the commitment of his administration. He said that his administration was taking effective action to ensure water security […]
ECI Ready to Hold Assembly Polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajiv Kumar
The Election Commission of India announced on Monday that it is ready to hold assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and that the Union Territory recorded the highest voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the last four decades. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi to provide an overview of the marathon […]
South Kashmir: Encounter Breaks Out in Pulwama Village
Srinagar,:Encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Nihama area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday morning.Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nihama.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off […]
Interaction programme
Recently the Director Horticulture held an important programme with the Board of Directors and members of the Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) for Aonla crop at village Sungal of block Akhnoor. He emphasized the intrinsic importance of FPOs to the horticultural community of Akhnoor and its neighbouring villages. He underscored their pivotal role in empowering farmers, […]
Barring Gulmarg, night temp rises in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated light rain and thunders over Kashmir and Pirpanjal region and hot and dry weather in the plains of Jammu division, night temperature recorded an increase in J&K except Gulmarg on Saturday.A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 15.0°C against 13.4°C on the previous night and it […]
Road Safety
In order to spread awareness among the common people to save their lives from road accident, authorties in Jammu and Kashmir are trying to spread awareness. In this direction recently Mission Save Lives Road Safety Rally, initiated by the Lt. Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha, organised an awareness program and Rally in collaboration with District […]
Djokovic untroubled as French Open vows to stop unruly fans
PARIS: Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans. Defending champion Djokovic cracked 43 winners past Spain’s 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to canter to a 6-4, […]
Govt declares Human Rabies a notifiable disease
Srinagar: In a significant development, the government of J&K has declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897.As per a notification issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, all government and private health facilities, including medical colleges have been directed to report any suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of […]