Amry organises free artificial limb fitment camp in Baramulla

Srinagar: A Free Artificial Limb Fitment Camp was organised by Indian Army in association with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti (BMVSS) at Chinar Yuva, Baramulla from October 16 to 18, 2023. This endeavour is a follow up to a similar camp started last year and organised by Indian Army at Baramulla in association with BMVSS […]

JKTPO participates in 45th India Carpet Expo at Bhadohi

BHADOHI, (UP): Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) participated in 45h edition of India Carpet Expo, at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, a flagship B2B event organized by Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC). The expo was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. During the inaugural ceremony, Chief Minister interacted with the exhibitors from […]

State Taxes Department undertakes cleanliness drive in its headquarters, offices across J&K

JAMMU: The State Taxes Department carried out a massive cleanliness drive under ‘Swachta Hi Sewa’ at its Headquarters situated here in Jammu, along with various other field offices located in other districts across Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. At Jammu headquarters, the drive was led by Commissioner, State Taxes, Dr Rashmi Singh, along with other […]

ODI World Cup: Thorough New Zealand crush Afghanistan by 149 runs

Chennai: In less than 96 hours after they beat reigning World Champions England, Afghanistan got a solid reality check from a ruthless New Zealand, which recorded a thumping 149-run victory in a thoroughly one-sided World Cup match here on Wednesday. As a result of this conquest, the Black Caps remain unbeaten in the event so […]

37th National Games: Div Com Jammu flags off J&K contingent

Jammu: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday flagged off the J&K UT contingent for participation in 37th National Games scheduled to be held at Goa from 26th October to 9th November 2023 in which 189 athletes and coaches of 18 different sports disciplines from Jammu and Kashmir will be participating. The Divisional Commissioner remarked […]

LG tells universities to align with NEP to stay relevant

LG tells universities to align with NEP to stay relevant

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the universities and colleges will have to formulate a plan and organisational readiness for adjustments aligned with the National Education Policy to stay relevant. “Higher education institutions across the world are undergoing radical transformations. Universities and colleges will have to formulate a strategic plan and organisational readiness […]

Winter Chill Grips J&K, Highway Shut

Winter Chill Grips J&K, Highway Shut

Srinagar: Snowfall in the high altitude areas and rains in plains of Jammu and Kashmir continued for the second day, triggering cold wave conditions. Also, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday due to landslides in Ramban district, leaving over 200 vehicles stranded. Snowfall in the high altitude areas and rains in […]

Snow clearance equipments handed over to PWD

Snow clearance equipments handed over to PWD

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today dedicated the specialized snow clearance equipments and vehicles to the public. The equipments procured by J&K Disaster Management Authority were handed over to Mechanical and Hospital Engineering Directorate of PW (R&B) Department to carry out safe and effective snow clearing and maintain accessibility for the citizens. The 170 number […]

Land compensation for PMGSY roads paid in only J&K: Sinha

Land compensation for PMGSY roads paid in only J&K: Sinha

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is the only place in the country where compensation has to be paid to build a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. Compensation for building road under the PMGSY is paid only in Jammu and Kashmir. “It does not happen in […]

‘Govt taking significant steps to strengthen disaster risk reduction system’

‘Govt taking significant steps to strengthen disaster risk reduction system’

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed an event on Disaster Risk Reduction organized by J&K Disaster Management Authority at University of Kashmir. In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor shared the efforts of UT Administration for effective disaster preparedness mechanisms, building safe and resilient J&K. “Making J&K disaster resilient is our top […]