Visits Budgam- Govt committed to addressing developmental issues: LG

Visits Budgam- Govt committed to addressing developmental issues: LG

Budgam: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Budgam District and addressed a public function at Beerwah Town Hall Ground, today. Addressing a large gathering, the Lt Governor lauded the PRI members and District Administration for their commitment and dedication towards the welfare of the people. “Budgam is rapidly achieving all-round development and it has been possible […]

Measures taken after Galwan incident have credible deterrence: IAF chief

Measures taken after Galwan incident have credible deterrence: IAF chief

New Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Friday said the IAF is “fully aware” of the developments that are taking place across the northern borders and asserted that since the Galwan Valley crisis in 2020, the force is continuously upgrading its capabilities and changing tactics to be able to […]

India matching up to infra capabilities of China on LAC: DG BRO

India matching up to infra capabilities of China on LAC: DG BRO

Pahalgam: India is matching up its infrastructure to China’s projects at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and there is no need for concern, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) chief Lieutenant General Rajiv Chaudhry said on Saturday. Chaudhry was here to review works on the routes of the Amarnath Yatra. The annual pilgrimage to the cave […]

Alert to foil infiltration attempts along LoC: IG BSF

Alert to foil infiltration attempts along LoC: IG BSF

Srinagar: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said the melting of snow increases the chances of infiltration of militants along the Line of Control in Kashmir but security forces have upped their preparation to foil any such attempt. “We are alert on the LoC. We conduct area domination and anti-infiltration role jointly with the […]

Puja marking ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

Puja marking ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Pratham Puja to mark the ceremonial beginning of the Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, through video conferencing today. The Lt Governor sought the blessings of Baba Amarnathji and prayed for the good health and well-being of one and all. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has been organising Pratham Puja […]

Govt bans 14 fixed dose combination drugs

Govt bans 14 fixed dose combination drugs

Cites They May Involve Risk To People New Delhi: The government has banned 14 fixed dose combination drugs including Nimesulide and Paracetamol dispersible tablets and Chlopheniramine Maleate and Codeine syrup citing there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people. The Union Health Ministry issued a notification on […]

Free Press Can’t Be Conceived Unless Protected Under Constitution: Justice Shukla

Free Press Can’t Be Conceived Unless Protected Under Constitution: Justice Shukla

Jammu: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) J&K Regional Branch held its 13th Sat Paul Sahni Memorial Lecture on “Free Press and the Constitution of India” here today. The event was attended by several notable speakers including Judge of J&K High Court, Justice Sanjeev Kumar Shukla; Chairman IIPA (J&KRB), BR Sharma; Patron IIPA (J&KRB), […]

‘Quadcopter crashes in Udhampur’

‘Quadcopter crashes in Udhampur’

Jammu: An unidentified quadcopter crashed in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Saturday, official sources said. The incident was reported from Neeli Nallaha village in the district around 7 pm, they said. Police and officials of security agencies have rushed to the spot to investigate the matter, the sources said. (Agencies) KR […]

‘Criminal’ escapes, nabbed: Police

‘Criminal’ escapes, nabbed: Police

Rajouri/Jammu: A notorious criminal who escaped from police custody in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir was re-arrested on Saturday, officials said. Sikander Ahmed was arrested by the Punjab Police in a case of narcotics smuggling. He was in the custody of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Nowshera in connection with probe into some other […]

VC SKUAST-K inaugurates all-India meet on vegetable crops

VC SKUAST-K inaugurates all-India meet on vegetable crops

300 delegates from across country participating in 41st annual ACRIP review Srinagar: The 41st annual group meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Vegetable Crops began at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar campus here on Saturday. About 300 delegates, including ADG, Horticulture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research […]