JKPCC conducts workshop on “Implementation of EPR under E-waste, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022”
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 10: Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee today conducted an interactive workshop on “Implementation of EPR under E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022” here at Convention Centre, Jammu. The objective of the workshop was to provide a common platform for an interaction with concerned stakeholders and implementing […]
McCullum promises to entertain as ‘Bazball’ hits NZ
WELLINGTON: Brendon McCullum once thrilled crowds in New Zealand with his batting fireworks but the former Black Caps skipper may get a different reception as coach of England as he puts ‘Bazball’ to the test in its spiritual home. New Zealand face England in a two-Test series starting in Mount Maunganui next week, with the […]
Rescuers race to find Turkiye-Syria quake survivors as toll tops 21,000
Rescuers were scouring debris on Friday nearly 100 hours after a massive earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria, killing at least 21,000 people in one of the region’s worst disasters for a century. The first UN aid deliveries arrived on Thursday in Syrian rebel-held zones, but chances of finding survivors have dimmed since the passing of […]
Govt orders transfer of 15 officers, 7 of them IAS, in J&K
The government on Friday ordered transfer of 15 officers, seven of them IAS, in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Dheeraj Gupta, IAS (AGMUT: 1993), Principal Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, holding additional charge of smart Cities and […]
Shooting stones force closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway
The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been halted for the last 13 hours due to intermittent shooting stones in Ramban district, officials said here on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that shooting stones near Mehar, Panthyal and Cafeteria Morh stretch since yesterday evening have disrupted the traffic movement […]
Gulmarg in Focus
As the government has decided to conduct the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, there is a lot of focus on this ski resort so that everything remains prepared for this mega event. Recently LG Manoj Sinha held a review meeting and asked the officers to have all the preparations on the ground for […]
JKDMA Issues Avalanche Warning for 12 Districts in Upcoming 24 Hours
Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority Thursday issued avalanche warning in twelve districts for upcoming 24 hours. The DMA, as per GNS, issued a ‘Medium Level’ warning above 2000 to 2500 metres over Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch districts. The authority also expressed apprehension of […]
Div Com reviews measures to address traffic congestion in Jammu city
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 09: In pursuance of the High Court orders, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today convened a meeting with officials of stakeholder departments to chalk out the strategy to resolve the issues being faced by the public due to traffic congestion. Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa; Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav; Commissioner Food & Drug […]
Unity crucial for safeguarding interests of people of J&K: Dr. Farooq Abdullah
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday asked people to unite against the divisive forces that are trying to disenfranchise them of their identity, land and resources. This he said while stressing on the importance of maintaining unity in the ongoing struggle for restoration of J&K’s […]
PM Modi to reply on ‘Motion of Thanks’ in Rajya Sabha today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address at 2 pm in Rajya Sabha on Thursday during the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. “Reply by the Prime Minister will be at 2 pm tomorrow,” said Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar after the last speaker spoke on the […]
