Chillai Kalan begins in Kashmir, Srinagar records low of minus 8.5 deg C
Srinagar:Chillai Kalan, the 40-day period of harshest winter, commenced in Kashmir on Saturday with Srinagar experiencing its coldest December night in five decades at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, according to the meteorological department. Minimum temperatures dropped several notches below the freezing point in other parts of the valley as well. In Srinagar, the […]
Recruitment process
The new government of Omar Abdullah is trying to expedite the recruitment process in every department. Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Information Department at the Civil Secretariat Highlighting the pressing issue of staff shortages, he urged the department to expedite the recruitment process for vacant positions. He stressed […]
Economic Growth
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the young innovators participating in ‘Smart India Hackathon 2024 – Hardware Edition’ Grand Finale at Galgotias University, Greater Noida. In his keynote address, he commended the pioneer initiative by Government of India, celebrating the spirit of innovation and collaboration, and providing a dynamic platform for brightest minds of […]
Body Of A Cop Found In Mysterious Condition In Rajouri
Jammu: A body of a cop was found in mysterious conditions near district police line Rajouri on Thursday. Officials said that a cop was found lying near DPL Rajouri in unconscious state. Soon he was shifted to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased cop has been identified as Havaldar Nazir Hussain […]
Economic Growth
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the young innovators participating in ‘Smart India Hackathon 2024 – Hardware Edition’ Grand Finale at Galgotias University, Greater Noida. In his keynote address, he commended the pioneer initiative by Government of India, celebrating the spirit of innovation and collaboration, and providing a dynamic platform for brightest minds of […]
6 Die, Four injured due to suffocation after massive fire in Kathua
Jammu: At least six persons, including two children, died and four injured due to suffocation allegedly caused by a fire in a residential house in Kathua today, officials said. The incident took place in the mid night at a residential house in ward number 16, Shiva Nagar Kathua. As per initial reports, the […]
Common Service Centres
Recently acting on the directions of Minister for Information Technology, , the IT Department conducted surprise inspection of various Common Service Centres (CSCs) working in Jammu and Kashmir. He has issued strict directions to the concerned authorities to launch crackdown on all the CSCs indulging in overcharging facilitating the common masses. Pertinently, the J&K administration […]
Pattan traders federation protest over ‘unscheduled’ power cuts, block Srinagar-Baramulla highway
Srinagar: Traders Federation Pattan on Tuesday held a protest over prolonged and frequent power cuts in the area. The protest led to halting of traffic movement on Srinagar-Baramulla highway, causing inconvenience to commuters Nasir Bashir, president of the traders federation, said that despite being a metered area, Pattan receives only a few hours of […]
Former MP Ladakh Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan Passes Away
JAMMU, Dec 17: Former two-time Member of Parliament (MP ) Ladakh & Retired DIG Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88. He passed away at his residence in Bathandi Jammu.Born on December 11, 1936 in Simloo village of, Batalik, in Kargil district of Ladakh, Khan retired as DIG from Jammu and Kashmir […]
Jal Jeevan Mission
Recently Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the progress on implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Kashmir province. He took detailed assessment on progress of JJM mission, development of sources, Electro-Mechanical works, Har Ghar Jal Certification, progress on languishing projects under CAPEX and NABARD […]
