Lt Governor approves use of Raj Bhavan’s helicopter for medical emergency evacuation of needy families
Service to be totally free of cost SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: In another welfare measure for the underprivileged, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today approved the use of Raj Bhavan’s helicopter free of cost for emergency evacuation of patients living in the remote areas of the Union Territory. During his string of remote areas visits as part […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 6,19,117 stranded JK residents; 4,78,825 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains
JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 6,19,117 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
Day 144: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 31 domestic flights with 3,659 passengers aboard
JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: On day 144 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 31 domestic flights with 3,659 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1400 passengers aboard 12 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 19 domestic flights with about 2259 passengers aboard […]
Department of Hospitality & Protocol hosts Capacity Building workshop for staff
JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: A two day Capacity Building program for the employees of Hospitality & Protocol (H&P) Jammu was today inaugurated by Director Hospitality & Protocol, Hashmat Ali Khan through Online Mode, here at Convention centre Jammu. The two day program is being attended by sixty officers /officials of the Jammu division which include the […]
Under LG Admin, Grievance redressal mechanism strengthened: Advisor Bhatnagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16- Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today said that the grievance redressal mechanism has been strengthened under the LG Administration with specific objective of timely disposal of public grievances and effective public service delivery. The Advisor made these comments while interacting with public deputations and individuals at the weekly public outreach […]
Div Com visits Civil Secretariat, Govt Quarters Inspects Darbar move arrangements
JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, today visited Civil Secretariat and Government quarters to inspect ongoing works there in view of move of civil secretariat and other offices to Jammu from the summer Capital Srinagar. The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by senior officers of Estates, PWD, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, FCS&CA, Police, Traffic and […]
Lt Governor reviews preparedness for upcoming “My Town My Pride”
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: After the overwhelming response to Government’s Back to Village initiative, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the preparedness for the upcoming “My Town My Pride” initiative for the Municipal areas, here at Raj Bhavan. The two-day long programme will be held in Urban Local Bodies on 19th – 20th October, during […]
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad tests Covid-19 positive; home quarantined
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined himself at home. The 71-year-old Congress leader shared the information on Twitter and asked those who came in contact with him in the recent past to follow protocols on self-quarantine and testing. “I have tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Delhi Capitals’s ‘lethal’ pace combo
Opener Shikhar Dhawan says his teammates in Delhi Capitals know it will be a job well done whenever the ball is handed to the lethal pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Capitals registered a thrilling 13-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday after some incredible death overs bowling by their pace attack comprising […]
Kyrgyz president quits; PM takes over country
BISHKEK: Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday, leaving power in the hands of a nationalist rival whose supporters freed him from jail last week. The swift transition appears to put an end to more than a week of turmoil and unrest that followed a disputed election. Sadyr Japarov, 51, who was named prime minister […]