New Criminal Laws
Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed progress on implementation of new Criminal Laws in JK. He enquired about the capacity building and training of concerned staff, conducted so far. He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts of all stakeholders for effective implementation of these laws in the UT. He asked about the status […]
Modi holds bilateral talks with Sheikh Hasina; energy, trade, defence cooperation key issues discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several issues of bilateral interests, including development partnership, energy, water resources, trade, and defence cooperation among others. “A relationship serving as a role model for neighbourhood partnership! […]
Nortje, De Kock shine as SA edge England
GROS-ISLET: Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday. England, chasing a seemingly modest 164 to win, slumped to 61-4 thanks to fine South Africa bowling and fielding […]
Unregistered pilgrims suffer the most during Haj
RIYADH: After years of failing to secure a visa, Yasser finally concluded he had no choice but to perform Haj illegally, a move he now regrets. While he survived the rites in extreme heat, he has not seen his wife since Sunday and fears she is among the more than 1,000 reported fatalities — the […]
Infertility awareness
On the health front J&K administration has kept on constant focus. Recently the felicitation ceremony, organized by the Indian Fertility Society, witnessed participation of over 90 gynaecologists from various medical institutions of the valley including LD Hospital, SKIMS Trust Hospital, SKIMS MCH, JLNM Hospital and other district hospitals of Health Services Kashmir. The ceremony also […]
Rain Disrupts International Yoga Day Celebrations In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, June 21: Early morning rainfall on Friday disrupted International Yoga Day events in Kashmir, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the celebrations on the banks of the Dal Lake, officials here said. The main yoga event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) was scheduled to start at 6:30 am. Moderate to […]
Power scenario
In order to improve power scenario in Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is serving Notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing in some areas. 1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months and Rs.27.74 cr fine was imposed against violators KPDCL has also started serving Notices to the consumers found using power […]
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 […]
