Delivery system
Recently Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, conducted a surprise visit to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla to review its functioning and service delivery. During the visit, Principal GMC Baramulla, Dr. Majid Jahangir and Medical Superintendent of associated hospital, Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi, briefed the Minister about the operations, infrastructure and challenges […]
Railway Safety Commissioner gives green signal to train ops on 17 km Katra-Reasi track
Srinagar: The dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari through railway is becoming a reality as Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has authorised the opening of the newly constructed 17 km long Katra-Reasi rail track for public carriage of goods and passenger traffic, railway officials said. A seven-page authorisation letter by CRS Dinesh Chand Deshwal, […]
MMU condemns disrespectful remarks against companions of Prophet Mohammad (SAW)
Srinagar: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir has expressed “grave concern” over attempts to disrupt communal harmony and brotherhood in the region by stoking sectarian tensions. In a statement, the top religious body of J&K said that recent derogatory remarks reportedly made by an individual against the revered companions of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) […]
Eye on future
With an eye on future and to have more growth recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, through virtual mode. “With a strong emphasis on infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation, we are laying the foundation for a future where economic growth and improved livelihoods go hand in hand and everyone is empowered to make […]
Committed to work for welfare of Armed Forces: CM Omar Abdullah on ‘Veterans Day’ event in Akhnoor
Akhnoor: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday expressed gratitude of Armed Forces for their selfless services to the national and Jammu and Kashmir in particular and also said that the government is committed to working for the welfare of the armed forces. During his address at the ‘Veterans Day’ event in Akhnoor, Omar […]
Kashmir Remains In Grip Of Severe Cold
SRINAGAR, Jan 14: Kashmir continues to be in the grip of a cold wave as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point in the valley, the meteorological department said on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir tourism The valley is likely to witness mainly dry weather over the next few days, it said. The minimum […]
Nigeria’s air force says it killed 16 civilians by mistake
MAIDUGURI: Nigeria’s air force said it was investigating reports of civilian casualties during a weekend air strike that targeted armed gangs in the northwest, the latest military operation where innocent people may have been accidentally killed. The army and air force have increasingly used aerial assaults against the growing threat in the northwest and central […]
‘Enemies of Peace and Progress Will Always Face Defeat’ : Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg, reaffirmed the region’s commitment to peace and progress despite decades of challenges. “Unfortunately, in the last 35-37 years, thousands of people here sacrificed their lives for the progress of this country and the development […]
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel In Jammu And KashmirSrinagar, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year.Jammu local businessesJammu and Kashmir tourism After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh conditions to complete the tunnel. Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present at the inauguration. The PM landed in Srinagar at 10.45 am and then flew to Sonamarg for the inauguration. He will also address a public meeting. This is his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the assembly elections in September-October last year. The 6.5 km-long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is equipped with a parallel 7.5-metre escape passage for emergencies. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, the tunnel will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing routes prone to landslides and avalanches.
Srinagar, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the […]
Commercial cultivation
Recently Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu S. Arvinder Singh Reen inaugurated the first harvest of the Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), here today at the Shiitake lab of the Spawn Production Office, Krishi Bhawan. The Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu has successfully initiated the commercial cultivation of Shiitake mushrooms for the […]
