Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on ongoing works under JJM across J&K
JAMMU, JANUARY 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, chaired a marathon meeting to review progress on works being executed under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti department, Shaleen Kabra; Mission Director, JJM, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed, Chief Engineer, PHE Jammu/Kashmir, Technical Advisors […]
LG Condemns Narwal Blasts, Announces Rs 50,000 In Favour Of Injured
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the blasts that have taken place in Narwal, Jammu this morning. Senior police officials briefed the Lt Governor about the blast and on the state of investigation. He called for urgent steps to identify and take action against those responsible. “Such dastardly acts highlight the desperation and […]
J&K Apiculture Sector buzzes with anticipation of big boost to beekeeping
JAMMU, JANUARY 21: The J&K Apiculture sector is eagerly awaiting the launch of a mega project, approved by the UT administration, aimed at promoting apiculture with investment of Rs 47 crore in next three years. The prestigious project is expected to significantly increase honey production in the UT. Efforts are underway to introduce apitherapy […]
Chinese President Xi Inspects Combat Readiness of Troops Stationed Along India-China Border in Eastern Ladakh
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a video conversation with the soldiers stationed along the India-China border in eastern Ladakh and inspected their combat readiness, official media here reported on Friday. Xi addressed the troops from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) headquarters here on the border defence situation in Khunjerab under the Xinjiang Military Command. […]
LG Manoj Sinha Condoles Loss Of Lives In Kathua Mishap
JAMMU, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in the Kathua road accident. “Anguished by the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Kathua. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery […]
MeT predicts rain, snowfall in next 24 hours
The Meteorological office on Saturday predicted widespread light to moderate rain, and snow in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. “Widespread light to moderate rain/snow is expected in J-K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar recorded 0.2, Pahalgam minus 3.8 and Gulmarg minus 8.4 degrees Celsius […]
5 dead, 15 injured in Kathua road accident
In a tragic road accident on Friday, five persons were killed and 15 others were seriously injured at the Dhanu Parole village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Billawar. According to the police, the accident took place after the vehicle carrying them from Koug to Dannu Parole allegedly fell into a deep gorge after rolling down at […]
Five persons injured in twin blasts in J-K
At least five persons were injured in a twin mysterious blast in the Narwal area of Jammu on Saturday. A senior police officer said that the blasts were reported from two vehicles, leading to injuries to five persons. The injured have been evacuated to a nearby hospital. “The area has been cordoned off and a […]
Shooting stones in Panthyal closes Highway
The Jammu-Srinagar highway, only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with outside world, has been closed due to shooting stones at Panthyal in Ramban district. “Traffic movement stopped from both ends on Jammu-Srinagar highway in view of road blocked at Panthyal due to continuous shooting stones,” the traffic police official told GNS. Yesterday, the highway was […]
Traditional parties envy me for my humble background: Mann
With Opposition parties accusing the Punjab Chief Minister of being “remote controlled” by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said here on Friday that traditional political parties are envious of him because they are not able to digest that the son of a common man is governing the state […]
