In Rajya Sabha government says security scenario has improved in J&K
By: Shayib Bhat VOV Srinagar Claiming that the security scenario has improved, the central government in Rajya Sabha said that there is a marked improvement since the abrogation of article 370 in the ground situation of Kashmir. Government said that not only levels of violence have gone down, but even infiltration attempts and other such […]
US ready to infuse liquidity into Afghan economy
WASHINGTON: The United States is working with various UN agencies to find ways for infusing liquidity into the Afghan economy, the US State Department said. The announcement, made at a news briefing in Washington, followed another statement by a State Department official in Islamabad on Monday, saying that the United States would show greater flexibility on financial […]
West Bengal: BSF Foils Narcotics Smuggling Bid Along IB, Kills Intruder From Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi national was killed on Wednesday when BSF personnel fired to thwart a narcotics smuggling bid along the International Border in West Bengal, a senior officer said. The incident took place about 1.2 km inside the Indian territory at around 1:40 am near border post Nawada in Malda district of the state. A Border […]
Motorcyclist killed in Kulgam accident
Kulgam: A 42-year-old man was killed after a motorcycle he was travelling on met with an accident at Chadder area of Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, an official said. An official said that Sheeraz Ahmad Khanday (42), son of Abdul Majeed Khanday, who was riding his motorcycle rammed into the trees. “Due to […]
Sajad goes all guns blazing against National Conference
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Former Minister and Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone has sharply criticized National Conference for participating in the proceedings of delimitation commission recently. Lambasting National Conference for its u turns in the political history of Kashmir he said that by the latest participation in the delimitation commission process they have […]
Sports infrastructure
With the focus on sports activities, the J & K administration is trying to complete many infrastructure projects within the timeline, recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir held a review meeting of the sports department to know about the facts on the ground. Government has said that under the Khelo India Scheme, 2 Centres […]
Corporator SMC, VC SKUAST-K call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, DECEMBER 21: A delegation led by Sh Muhammad Aaqib Renzushah, Corporator ward-03, Brein, Srinagar today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan. The Corporator apprised the Lt Governor regarding the functioning of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, besides presenting the demand of best facilities of sports for the youth of his constituency. The members […]
Forest Department holds series of events under “Celebrating rivers of India” programme
JAMMU, DECEMBER 21: In order to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” program, Forest Department organized a series of events under the theme “Celebrating Rivers of India” to ensure maximum public outreach through Jan- Bhagidari (People’s participation) in celebrating the importance of Tawi and Devika Rivers of Jammu region in […]
Enforcement teams recover Rs 17,200 fine from violators in Ramban
1891 vaccinated, 2372 samples collected RAMBAN, DECEMBER 21: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of Rs 17,200 […]
DM Shopian convenes meeting of Disaster Management
Reviews requirement of funds for disaster preparedness, mitigation SHOPIAN, DECEMBER 21: The District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today convened a meeting of the officers of Disaster Management to review the requirement of funds for disaster preparedness and mitigation in the district. During the meeting, various issues with regard to the Emergency Operation Center, […]
