Directorate of Tourism Kashmir organises South Kashmir Adventure Event
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir today commenced a two-day multi-activity event ‘South Kashmir Adventure’, aimed at promoting adventure tourism and environmental awareness in the region. The event was inaugurated today at South Kashmir’s scenic Kokernag. Participants from various parts of the valley displayed remarkable enthusiasm in engaging in diverse activities such as […]
‘Hopeful of justice,’ says Omar as SC begins Art-370 hearing
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said he is hopeful of “getting justice” as Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 shortly on Wednesday. He further said, “We are here on behalf of the people of J&K with the hope that we […]
SDG target
In order to implement different central schemes, the J & K administration is reviewing the progress on the ground. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said that Jammu and Kashmir is well ahead of national average in many parameters and would be one of the model UT of country. He stated that J&K aims […]
CS kick starts ‘JJM Fortnight’ for certification of ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’
J&K set to achieve 100% FHTCs by year end SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Chief Secretary, Dr.Arun Kumar Mehta today kick started the ‘JJM Fortnight’ during which senior level officers would visit the site of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works to ensure that each household in the UT receives ‘Nal se Jal’. Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti; Mission […]
Six die in Ukraine as Moscow steps up strikes
KYIV: A missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine killed six and wounded dozens on Monday, as Russia said it stepped up strikes against Ukrainian military facilities in response to attacks on its territory, including Moscow. Two missiles landed close to the centre of the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig just after 9:00am […]
J-K registers 1.27 cr tourist arrivals this year so far: LG Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that this year so far 1.27 crore tourists have visited the UT and the number is all set to cross previous year’s record. Addressing a gathering at Charar-e-Shareef in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, the LG said showered praises on the revered saint Shiekh-ul-Alam Sheikh Noorudin Noorani […]
Lt Governor pays obeisance at Charar-e-Sharief shrine
Interacts with Spiritual leaders, public representatives, local residents; Discusses measures to harness Charar-e-Sharief’s tourism potential, infrastructural requirements and other modalities Sufi saint Shaikh-Ul-Aalam’s life is the best example of India’s unity in diversity. His teachings of brotherhood, love, harmony continue to inspire the world: LG Sinha Administration is committed to establish the branch of Shaikh-Ul-Aalam […]
Land allotment
In order to boost the investments in Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha recently chaired a high level meeting on Industrial Investment. He discussed strategies on boosting investments in a fast-track mode. He was briefed on investment in different sectors, status of Land allotment, new Industrial estates, recent steps taken by the Department to fast-track […]
Lt Governor inaugurates two-day workshop on Pastoralism in Jammu Kashmir
Discussion with experts, scientists, communities and Government officials of J&K UT will help in developing holistic strategy and action plan for improved livelihoods and regeneration of pasture land and rangelands: LG I consider our tribal community as protectors of forests and the climate warriors: LG Sinha Tribal community will certainly play a significant role in […]
Army trooper ‘commits suicide’ in north Kashmir
An army trooper allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service riffle in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday, officials said. They said that one soldier (name withheld) who was posted at Baramulla’s Rastriya Rifle camp near Guru Nanak High School, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service riffle inside the unit. They […]