Decorate all offices, public places: CS

Decorate all offices, public places: CS

Jammu: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Monday urged the Police and Civil administration to make proper arrangements for the festive celebration of the 74th Republic Day to be celebrated this January in the whole of J&K. Dr Mehta made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the Republic Day arrangements. The Chief […]

Drizzle brings respite from cold

Drizzle brings respite from cold

Srinagar: Snowfall in the higher reaches and light drizzle in the plains extended the respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as minimum temperatures stayed around freezing point in most parts of the valley, officials said on Monday. There was light to moderate snowfall in hilly areas like Gulmarg, Sonamarg-Zojila axis and Machhil in Kupwara, […]

Use of anti-skid chains mandatory in Ladakh

Use of anti-skid chains mandatory in Ladakh

Jammu: The Ladakh Lieutenant Governor administration has made the use of anti-skid chains mandatory for vehicles plying on snow-covered roads to ensure the safety of people in the Union Territory, officials said on Monday. Ladakh currently is under the grip of an extreme cold wave and the freezing temperatures create icy road conditions. “All public […]

‘112 Killed In 4786 Fire Incidents 2 Years’

‘112 Killed In 4786 Fire Incidents 2 Years’

Srinagar: The fire incidents across Kashmir have claimed 112 lives while 35 others were injuries in the last two years—2021 and 2022, according to data compiled by Joint Director, Fire & Emergency Services Kashmir Range. There were 4786 fire incidents—2242 in 2021 and 2544 in 2022—indicating rise of 302 incidents in Kashmir. “A total of […]

1685 Drug Peddlers Arrested Last Year In Kashmir: Police

‘212kg Charas, 56Kg Heroine Among Huge Quantity Of Contraband Seized’ Srinagar: Police on Monday said 1021 NDPS cases were registered, 1685 drug peddlers including 138 of them notorious were arrested last year. Besides, huge quantity of different types of contraband and psychotropic substances were recovered, police said in a statement issued. Furthermore, it said, many […]

‘Poor’ Prosecution in NDPS Cases: HC seeks detailed ‘ART’ on augmenting labs for swift drug testing

‘Poor’ Prosecution in NDPS Cases: HC seeks detailed ‘ART’ on augmenting labs for swift drug testing

Jammu: Having expressed serious concerns regarding poor investigation and prosecution of NDPS cases, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has sought a detailed action taken report, indicating steps taken regarding “qualitative and quantitative overhauling” of the Forensic Science Laboratories in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Hearing a suo-moto Public Interest, a Division Bench of […]

Govt fully committed to build Green, Resilient Cities: Sinha

Govt fully committed to build Green, Resilient Cities: Sinha

Lays Foundation Stone For Upgradation Of Transport Nagar Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of Transport Nagar in Jammu. The Lt Governor said, the ambitious project will enable hassle-free trade movements and give a renewed boost to the economic and commercial activities in the region. Once completed, the […]

New Delhi Inks Agreement With Saudi: 1,75000 Indians To Perform Hajj This Year

New Delhi Inks Agreement With Saudi: 1,75000 Indians To Perform Hajj This Year

Srinagar: In a significant development, the Government of India (GoI) today signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabia kingdom for Haj 2023 after which it was announced that this year, over 1,75000 Indian pilgrims will perform the annual journey of Hajj. “Yes, the GoI signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabia kingdom for […]

TTVP to be a game changer for rural economy: Govt

Prog to transform 75 villages known for historical, picturesque beauty, cultural significance SRINAGAR: The Tourist Tribal village programme (TTVP) initiated by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir is turning out to be the Game changer for the rural as well as tribal areas both economically as well as socially. J&K Tourist Village Network under Mission […]

NC delegation visits Dhangri victim families

NC delegation visits Dhangri victim families

DHANGRI: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), while accusing the J&K administration of fiddling with the lives of the people, has said that the weapons provided to the Village Defence Guards to defend terror attacks are defunct and not functioning properly. It said that using such weapons at the time of urgency would be only […]