Jammu & Kashmir

Cong is delivering on promises in Himachal: Jagat Singh Negi

15 Dec 2023 13:36 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government is under continuous attack from the BJP regarding the 10 guarantees of the Congress, and in response to allegations from the BJP that the Congress has not fulfilled a single guarantee, Agriculture and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has turned the tables, saying that the Congress

Yasin Malik’s associate gets last shot to oppose bail revocation

15 Dec 2023 13:35 PM IST

The CBI Court in Jammu has granted Mohammad Rafiq Pahloo, an associate of Yasin Malik, a final opportunity to file objections against the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea to revoke his bail in two cases. Rafiq Pahloo was arrested in July, along with nine others in Srinagar, for allegedly

Tourism and tranquility: Subsidized helicopter services to elevate J&K’s remote regions

14 Dec 2023 12:39 PM IST

The Government’s announcement to reinstate subsidized helicopter services in the rural hilly districts of Jammu & Kashmir has ignited a wave of optimism among the local populace, providing a crucial lifeline for general public and tourism alike. In response to the seasonal challenges faced by the residents of hilly regions

Kashmir grapples with sub-zero freeze at minus 1.5 degrees, MeT dept forecasts dry spell

14 Dec 2023 12:38 PM IST

As sub-zero temperatures persist in Kashmir, accompanied by shallow fog, the Meteorological Department anticipates dry weather prevailing in the region until December 16. MeT officials reported, “Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue at many places in the Kashmir division.” Despite the challenging weather conditions, the mercury settled at

Timely grievance resolution marks mega block Diwas in Kulgam

14 Dec 2023 12:37 PM IST

Responding to the pressing needs of the local populace, the District Administration Kulgam orchestrated a successful Mega Block Diwas at Kulgam today, showcasing a commitment to promptly addressing citizens’ concerns. Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, led the grievance redressal camp, engaging with residents to understand their issues

IGP Kashmir ramps up Ganderbal security: Targets terrorism, social media threats, and drug menace

14 Dec 2023 12:37 PM IST

Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V. K. Birdi, led a comprehensive evaluation of security arrangements in Ganderbal district, emphasizing the imperative for a peaceful environment. Accompanied by Deputy Inspector General CKR Sujit Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Nikhil Borkar, IGP Kashmir unveiled a Canteen cum Recreation Hall at

BJP’s Randhir Sharma calls Congress’ years in HP as ‘anti-people’

14 Dec 2023 12:36 PM IST

Describing the Congress’ one-year governance in Himachal Pradesh as a series of failures, BJP’s state media in-charge, Randhir Sharma, highlighted that the government’s 12-month tenure equates to 12 decisions against the interests of the people. The Congress government in the state celebrated one year in office on Monday. Sharma said

Samba Police files charge-sheet in dowry death case of 24-year-old Jyoti Devi

14 Dec 2023 12:36 PM IST

The Samba police have taken decisive action in the case of the tragic dowry death of 24-year-old Jyoti Devi in Redwan Ramgarh, filing a charge-sheet against five accused, including the deceased’s husband and two other individuals, in the court of law. The incident, which occurred on June 22, 2023, prompted

LG Manoj Sinha leads meeting to review PM SHRI schools

14 Dec 2023 12:32 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha presided over a meeting to assess the progress of the PM SHRI Schools (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in the Union Territory. The initiative, announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Teacher’s Day 2022, aims at the upgradation and development of approximately

49th Vande Bharat Express Joins J&K’s Baramulla Link

14 Dec 2023 12:26 PM IST

Indian Railways’ recent announcement of assigning the 49th Vande Bharat Express to the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in Jammu & Kashmir signifies a crucial step forward. The Northern Railway successfully conducted a 15 km trial run of the USBRL between Banihal and Khari railway stations in the Ramban district last

Swift Response from Indian Army Contains Fire in Tia Temisgam Village, Leh

13 Dec 2023 14:48 PM IST

Late last night, a fire incident erupted in Tia Temisgam village near Nurla around 09:30 PM. The Leh Garrison and the nearest General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) unit swiftly responded to the emergency, dispatching units to the scene. Under the vigilant supervision of the military formation, the firefighting efforts were

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo pushes for enhanced quality in skill development courses and accelerated solar projects implementation

13 Dec 2023 14:48 PM IST

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to evaluate the impact and progress of various schemes and projects implemented by the Skill Development (SDD) and Science & Technology (S&T) Departments in the Union Territory. During the review of the Skill Development Department, Chief Secretary Dulloo emphasized the