Covid pandemic ‘unprecedented’ which India faced confidently: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the COVID-19 pandemic as ‘unprecedented’ and once in a century crisis and said the country faced it confidently due to its scientists and common people. There was a “temperament” for reforms in the government, which is not restrictive but responsive, he said about the ruling NDA at the […]
Xi warns Biden not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held “candid” phone talks on Thursday, with Xi warning the US leader not to “play with fire” on Taiwan, according to Chinese state media. The virtual summit lasting over two hours took place as Beijing and Washington increasingly risk open conflict over the self-ruling island, which […]
Developmental push
Central government has been enhancing the annual funds for all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir so that the development does not suffer on the ground. Recently the Chief Secretary reviewed the progress of different works in the current year with all the deputy development commissioners. He directed the DDCs to ensure the completion of […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JULY 28: Technical Officer with Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Biaspur, Kalyana Kotli, Sai, Khana Chak, Miran Sahib, Purana Pind & its adjoining areas shall remain affected on July 29 from 7 am to 8 am and 1 pm to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to […]
Chief Secretary chairs 41st to 51st AGM of JKTDC
Sanctions increase in Authorized Capital, Paid-Up Capital; adopts audited financials SRINAGAR, JULY 28: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired 41st to 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of J&K Tourism Development Corporation Limited (JKTDC) here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, who attended the AGM on behalf […]
Dr Itoo conducts extensive tour of Baramulla; reviews assets, facilities of Tourism Deptt
Visits Eco Park, Boniyar, Ladoora; Says district hosts numerous tourist attractions for visitors, Deptt. taking steps to showcase all BARAMULLA, JULY 28: Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr GN Itoo today conducted an extensive tour of Baramulla district and took a holistic review of the assets and facilities of the Tourism Department in the district. During his […]
Heavy rains create flood like situation in Jammu low lying areas
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Heavy rains lashed Jammu region on Thursday and the wet weather continues to create flood like situation in low lying areas. Right from Sunday rains have been witnessed in Jammu region with temperatures going down and water logging has happened in many localities due to these rains. According to the […]
Grenade found in border hamlet in J&K’s Rajouri
Jammu, Jul 28: Security forces defused a grenade found in a border hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday. Some passersby spotted the grenade near a house in Danka village along the LoC in Nowshera belt and informed the police on Wednesday evening, they said. Police and Army rushed to the […]
ICC boss Greg Barclay game for new term
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairperson Greg Barclay has kept his options open, saying he wouldn’t mind a second term in the hot seat if the board decides to re-elect him. “Yes, absolutely right. My term ends in November and I am eligible for a further two-year term… I am available for the term if the […]
Suspended MPs continue protest, says won’t apologise
The suspended opposition MPs continued their protest near Gandhi statue a day after Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that opposition MPs suspension can be revoked if they apologise. Reacting over the same, Mausam Noor, TMC MP said, “There is no question of apologising. We want to have discussions on price rise in Parliament but we […]
