Tourism sector
The Union Government has taken slew of measures to give a huge push to the tourism sector in union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Even for the union territory of Ladakh the government is very keen that they should also get back the tourism as due to the standoff and the post abrogation of article […]
Div Com inspects progress on Ring Road Project
‘Works in full swing, expected to be complete within stipulated timeframe’ JAMMU, MARCH 03: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today conducted an extensive tour of Raya Morh(Samba), Sarore, Bishnah area and inspected the progress of work on Ring Road Project. He was accompanied by, Sub Divisional Magistrate Vijaypur, concerned Tehsildars, besides Engineering wing of National […]
J&K Apni Party Women Wing President, Political Activist call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 03: Provincial President, Women wing of J&K Apni Party, Ms. Namrta Sharma today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Ms. Namrta Sharma apprised the Lt Governor about various issues pertaining to women empowerment, including political reservation and other issues of socio-economic development of women. She further demanded strengthening of […]
Dissent gets nod from Supreme Court on Farooq Abdullah case
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Dissent is not sedition is the fresh verdict by Supreme Court on a petition filed against sitting MP from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on the abrogation of article 370. The Supreme Court has give a huge relief to all those who have been in trouble due to various […]
Rupee Gains 22 Paise To 73.15 Against US Dollar In Early Trade
The rupee appreciated by 22 paise to 73.15 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday, supported by positive domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 73.26 against the US dollar, then inched higher to 73.15 against the greenback, registering a rise of 22 […]
Gayle targets World Cup defence ahead of SL T20s
COOLIDGE: Opener Chris Gayle has set his sights on a third Twenty20 World Cup with West Indies as he prepares to return to international cricket after an absence of two years ahead of their T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday. Former captain Gayle last played for West Indies in an ODI against […]
IS Claims Responsibility Of Killing 3 Women Media Workers In Afghanistan
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing of three women working for a local radio and TV station in eastern Afghanistan, the latest in a spike in targeted killings across the war-torn country. Dozens of people gathered Wednesday for the funerals of the three media workers. The women were gunned down on […]
Crime Rampant In Uttar Pradesh, Everyday One Family Or Other ‘Screaming’ For Justice: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lambasted the BJP over alleged rise in incidents of crime in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress general secretary further said that everyday one family or the other is “screaming for justice” in the state. Her comments come just a day after a man, who has been accused of sexual assault, killed […]
Motorcyclist crushed to death, another critical in Pattan mishap
A motorcyclist was on Wednesday crushed to death by a speedy vehicle while another was injured in a road accident at Zangam Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a speedy tipper hit a motorcycle at Zangam pattan, resulting in critical injuries to two persons. After […]
Landslide blocks J-K highway
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Wednesday due to a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, leaving over 300 vehicles stranded, officials said. The 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, was blocked by a landslide at Shabanbass area in the district in the early […]
