Recently Chief Secretary took a holistic review of the working of the Department of Culture and Department of Tribal Affairs in two separate meetings. He asked for completion of the digitization of archival records besides ongoing restoration works on several archaeological monuments. He asked for increasing the footfall to the museums and libraries under the […]
Vote to save Constitution, protect democracy: Kharge
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the people to exercise their franchise to “save the Constitution and protect democracy”, as the voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections gets underway. In a post on X, the Congress chief wrote, “Vote to save Constitution, vote to protect democracy. 11 Crore people […]
Healthcare
Healthcare is the top priority of Jammu and Kashmir administration and post pandemic there is special focus on the functioning of hospitals and health facilities. Recently Secretary Health and Medical Education, who is also holding the charge of Director SKIMS, today visited Maternity Hospital SKIMS and reviewed its functioning. He had a detailed interaction with […]
Two Militants Killed In JK’s Kulgam Gunfight
SRINAGAR: Two militants have been killed in an encounter at Redwani Payeen area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. A top police officer said that two militant bodies are visible at the encounter site while searches are still underway. The identity of the slain militants will be established after completion of the operation, the officer […]
Food Safety rules
Food Safety rules are being implemented in every district of jammu and Kashmir by the authorities. It is being implemented under the Food safety & Standard Act (FSSA), 2006. Recently Deputy Commissioner Kupwara impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure strict implementation of the Food Safety rules so that the consumers get healthy and hygienic […]
Poonch Attack: Army Releases Sketch of Two Suspects, Offers Rs 20 Lakh Reward
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Monday released sketches of two suspected militants believed to be behind the attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) vehicles, killing a soldier and injuring four others in Poonch district. The army has also declared a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information on the two terrorists. Five IAF soldiers sustained injuries in […]
Russian rockets kill three, as rivals mark Orthodox Easter
KYIV: Russian strikes on the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv killed three people and wounded at least a dozen more, officials said on Sunday. These latest attacks came as Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and Russia celebrated Easter, and as Moscow said its forces had captured another village on the battlefield. “In Pokrovsk, rocket […]
Substantial incentives
Recently I&C Deptt overshoots financial targets set by DPIIT for 2023-24. Furthermore, the Department of Industries and commerce has approved substantial incentives during the current financial year. In FY 2023-24, Rs. 85.15 crore stands approved under Capital Investment Incentive (CII), Rs. 27.45 crore under Working Capital Interest Subvention (WCIS), and Rs.7.48 crore through Capital Interest […]
Sports icons
Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 He said that our Sports Icons are the true inspiration for the youth of Jammu Kashmir and the efforts of the government to take sports to villages, far-flung and border areas have bridged the decades-old gap […]
Night temp stays below normal in J&K
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded an increase amid cloud cover but continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.A meteorological department official said Srinagar recorded a low of 7.8°C against 5.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C below normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.Qazigund […]