Record heatwave torments millions in US, Canada
LOS ANGELES: Millions of people across the western United States and Canada were hit on Sunday by a new round of scorching hot temperatures, with some roads closed, train traffic limited and new evacuations ordered. In Canada, with wildfires continuing to spread — including 50 more blazes erupting in the past two days — the […]
Recoveries cross 3 crore-mark as India reports over 37,000 new Covid cases
With 37,154 new coronavirus infections, India’s total tally of Covid cases rose to 3,08,74,376, while the total recoveries crossed three crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll climbed to 4,08,764 with 724 fresh fatalities. The active cases have declined to 4,50,899 and comprise 1.46 per cent of the […]
Youth in focus
With youth in focus, Jammu and Kashmir administration has been introducing a lot of new skill development courses for the youth so that they can get the jobs after completing the courses. In this direction recently LG Manoj Sinha has asked his officers to revamp the Admission process in Polytechnics and ITIs for ensuring 100% […]
All educational institutions continue to remain closed for in-person education till July-31
Srinagar,: The government on Sunday ordered extension for closure of educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir till July-31. According to the orders of the State Executive Committee, all schools and higher educational institutes shall remain closed for in-person education till July-31. The government also said that the schools, colleges, universities, technical education, skill development Institutes […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 224 new positive cases, 311334 recovered so far SRINAGAR, JULY 11: The Government on Sunday informed that 224 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 74 from Jammu division and 150 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 318693. […]
DC Srinagar, Dir Tourism flag off car rally to Gurez
Rally part of Department’s effort to explore untapped potential of Gurez SRINAGAR, JULY 11: Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Ajaz Assad and Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo jointly flagged off a car rally to Gurez here early this morning. The three day car rally organised by a local adventure group, comprises about 50 4×4 SUVs […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JULY 10: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that to execute various development works, the power supply to Kullian, Badyal, Simbal, Rangpur Maulan, Miran Sahib and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on July 12, 14 and 16 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Part of Industry IGC Samba […]
Advisor Khan takes stock of working of Govt Press Srinagar
Impresses upon officers to formulate comprehensive plan for modernization of government press SRINAGAR, JULY 10: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today visited Government Press Srinagar at Sempora here to take stock of the working of the department. Secretary ARI and Trainings, Abdul Majid; General Manager Government Press, Ajaz Ahmad Akhoon; Director-General Stationery & Supplies, […]
DC B’la chairs Rent Assessment Committee meeting
29 out of 33 Cases settled BARAMULLA, JULY 10: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar today convened a meeting of Rent Assessment Committee (RAC) here. The DC, who is also the chairman of the Committee, held a detailed discussion with the concerned departments functioning from rented accommodations in the district and with owners of […]
Div Com holds coordination meeting for night landing at Jammu Airport
Authorities hopeful to operationalise the flights from July end JAMMU, JULY 10: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today chaired a coordination meeting to review progress of works regarding night landing of flights at Jammu Airport, expansion of airstrip, commissioning of parking area, expansion and other works at Civil Airport Jammu. Director Airport Authority of […]