Sham calls for effective implementation of Programmes launched under PHE, allied sectors
JAMMU,: Stressing that providing adequate potable drinking water and irrigation facilities to people is priority of the Government, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary asked the concerned for effective implementation of programmes launched under these sectors. The Minister was speaking at the meeting convened here today to get first hand appraisal […]
Altaf Bukahri orders constitution of complaint committees in all educational institutions
JAMMU,: In a significant move, Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, has ordered constitution of complaint committees in all Educational Institutions including Government and private degree colleges to look into and prevent sexual harassment of women working there. Chairing a meeting of senior officers here today, the Minister ordered to make it mandatory to […]
Aiwan-e-Sahafat Becomes a Reality: Press Club Kashmir takes possession of Polo View premises
JAMMU: The Director Information & Public Relations, Mr Muneer-ul-Islam today formally handed over the possession of the 9-HB Building and the premises at Polo View, Srinagar to the office-bearers of the Press Club Kashmir. The possession letter of the building was handed over to Mr Mohammad Saleem Pandit, President Press Club Kashmir, on the directions […]
Telecommunications deptt establishes Public Wi-Fi hotspots in JK’s 204 rural BSNL Exchanges
JAMMU, JANUARY 4: To give impetus to telecom services in rural and remote areas with development of Wi-Fi infrastructure, the Department of Telecommunications through USOF has set up Public Wi-Fi hotspots in 204 rural BSNL Telephone Exchanges of various districts. This initiative of the department implemented through Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is aimed at […]
Chief Minister felicitates people on Gurupurab
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 04: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Gurupurab-the birthday anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of the Sikh religion. In her message, the Chief Minister said the values underlying the teachings of the great Guru should guide our endeavours to establish a […]
Snow,rains may hit region during next 24 hours:MET
Srinagar A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) has hit the region which could result in light rain or snow during the next 24 hours in the Kashmir Valley where there was some improvement in the night temperature though it was still below freezing point. However, due to cloudy sky coupled with icy cold winds, the day […]
IG CRPF hospitalized after heart failure.
Jammu: A top Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was airlifted to Jammu city on Thursday after he suffered a heart attack in Bhaderwah district the previous evening. Inspector General (IG) AB Chouhan, who was on a two-day visit to Bhaderwah was shifted to sub-district hospital late Wednesday after he complained of chest pain and […]
Infiltrator killed in sneaking attempt at Arnia border:BSF
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday claimed to have foiled an attempt by militants to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan by killing an infiltrator. A BSF official said: “Alert troops noticed suspicious movement of two to three persons near the Nikowal border outpost in Arnia sector around 5.45 a.m. “The intruders were […]
Zogilla tunnel would be a game changer for Ladakh development and tourism
On Wednesday union cabinet approved the construction of Zogilla pass tunnel and it has enthused people of Ladakh region as they believe it would be a game changer for their development and tourism. Although it was sanctioned few years back but no company came forward to construct this Asia’s longest bi-directional Zogilla pass tunnel due […]
Lal Singh asks people to become “Green Ambassadors”
JAMMU, JANUARY 03-Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh inspected the State Forest Research Institute (SFRI) at Sidhra here today and directed to identify the open areas to be developed into green spaces. The Minster instructed the Director, SFRI, B M Sharma, to prepare a comprehensive plan for raising about two crore plants […]
