Army Soldier (Agniveer) Injured In Landmine Blast In Mendhar Poonch
Jammu: An army soldier (Agniveer) was injured after a landmine explosion in Balakote Sector of Mendhar area of Poonch district. Officials said that during routine conduct by army near Balakote Sector yesterday evening, army soldier (Agniveer) accidentally stepped over a landmine triggering a explosion. In this incident, one Agniveer identified as Vinoth Kumar […]
HBL PSL 2025: Vince leads charge as Karachi Kings upstage Multan Sultans
KARACHI: The stands at the National Bank Stadium here gave a deserted look on Saturday night. It hardly looked like the venue was hosting its first match of the HBL Pakistan Super League’s tenth edition. To make it worse for the home side Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans had bashed them for a mammoth 234. But […]
White House’s doctor finds Trump in ‘excellent health’
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” a White House doctor’s assessment said on Sunday, after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US presidency. Republican Trump, 78, has repeatedly boasted about his own vigor since starting a second term, while mocking his 82-year-old Democratic predecessor Joe Biden as decrepit and […]
Environmental Protection
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Food Safety Team recently conducted intensive inspections of various food outlets in Hazratbal area of the District. During the inspection, some street vendors in Hazratbal market were found violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act. These violations included Temperature Control; High-risk food was exposed to temperature […]
TOURISM PROMOTION
Recently the Chief Secretary conducted an exhaustive visit to two of the region’s most iconic engineering landmarks; the Anji Khad Bridge and the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district. Recognizing the immense potential of these architectural marvels, the Chief Secretary called for their immediate promotion as key tourist destinations. He […]
KEY ISSUES
Recently, Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review key issues and development plans of the forest department. He emphasized the importance of maintaining accountability and transparency in administrative matters to ensure effective service delivery. He instructed the officers to ensure timely resolution of […]
KEY ISSUES
Recently, Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review key issues and development plans of the forest department. He emphasized the importance of maintaining accountability and transparency in administrative matters to ensure effective service delivery. He instructed the officers to ensure timely resolution of […]
Afforestation
In a significant push to infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir, over 300 development projects, pending clearances at different stages, have received forest clearances. From key road networks to water supply schemes, tourism, defence and 4G saturation, these approvals will pave the way for enhanced connectivity, economic progress and improved public services. A […]
Hydro power potential
Recently Minister for Jal Shakti, said that J&K has an estimated hydro power potential of 18,000 MegaWatt (MW), of which, 14867 MW has been identified. He informed the House that the identified potential comprises 11283 MW in Chenab basin, 3084 MW in Jhelum basin and 500 MW in Ravi basin. He said that out of […]
Conservation and sustainability
Recently Geology and Mining Department, Kashmir organised a plantation drive to commemorate World Plantation Day. The drive was held with an aim to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. Addressing the gathering, Director Geology and Mining, commended the efforts of employees in organizing the event and underscored the importance of World Plantation Day in fostering environmental […]
