Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day
PARIS: Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said on Wednesday. Exposure to air pollution contributed to the deaths of 8.1 million people — around 12 per cent of all fatalities — in 2021, according […]
J&K | Law Deptt Officer Deputed To UT Of Ladakh
JAMMU, June 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today deputed Shashi Kant Bhagat, Assistant Secretary (Legal), presently posted in Government Medical College Jammu to the Union Territory of Ladakh for a period of two years. See order copy click here…. AGENCIES
MeT predicts light rain, gusty winds in Kashmir till June 21, heat wave in Jammu from June 22
SRINAGAR – Weatherman here on Thursday forecast possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds at many places of Kashmir Valley and few places of Jammu region till June 21. From June 22-23, a meteorological department official said that there is possibility of light rain and thunder at “isolated” places. He said generally dry weather […]
Drone, Packet Of Heroin Seized Near India-Pakistan Border In Punjab
CHANDIGARH, June 15: The BSF has seized a drone and a packet of heroin from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar, a spokesperson of the paramilitary force said on Saturday. The official said that after receiving information, personnel of the Border Security Force and the Punjab Police carried out a search […]
Public issues
Every district in UT of Jammu and Kashmir is getting a special attention for the redressal of grievances of common people. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, had an extensive tour to far-flung and border area Budnamal to take stock of the functioning of public institutions and problems of the people. On her arrival at Budnamal, she […]
G7 agrees $50bn deal to support Ukraine
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies agreed on an outline deal on Thursday to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow launched its invasion of its neighbour in 2022. The political agreement was the centrepiece of the opening day in southern Italy of […]
Organic farming
Organic farming is in the focus of Jammu and Kashmir administration for the better results on the ground. In this connection recently farmers were given training to promote organic farming in a Ramban village. This initiative taken under the supervision of Chief Agriculture Officer, was executed by a team of experts including Agriculture Extension Officer […]
Massive Search Operations Continue in JK to Hunt Down Militants
Massive search operations continued on Thursday in different districts of Jammu and Kashmir, especially Doda and Reasi, to track down and neutralise terrorists involved in recent attacks in the union territory, officials said. Terrorists struck at four places in Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts over the past four days, killing nine pilgrims and a CRPF […]
Waste management
Plastic waste management is a prime importance in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, visited Pulwama to assess the progress of door-to-door waste collection, Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs), and other assets established under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) in the district. He discussed the status […]
Kathua Gunfight: Another Militant Killed, Operation Continues
Another militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter in the Hiranagar area of Kathua, an official said. Quoting an official, GNS reported that a hiding militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter at Saida Sohal, bringing the total number of militants killed to two. “The security forces are continuing with the operation in […]
