JAMMU — Expressing concern over the “inhumane treatment” of detained leaders spearheading the agitation against the proposed ropeway in Katra, the Congress on Monday sought a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to discuss the situation. The shutdown against the proposed ropeway in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district entered its sixth […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 88th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Raj Bhavan, today. The meeting was attended by Ms Sakina Ittoo, Minister for Higher Education; Sh Shantmanu, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Prof. […]
JAMMU — The shutdown in Katra against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project entered its sixth day on Monday, as youth continued a hunger strike demanding the release of several individuals detained by police during the protests. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for the shutdown on Wednesday, announcing that all activities would […]
REASI — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday visited Katra on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s direction to assess and address the issues and concerns of local residents on the ropeway project. He assured that people’s demands will be addressed and no decision will be imposed on them. “I came here […]
DODA (KIMS) — The Deputy Commissioner Doda has ordered suspension of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) PMGSY Division Doda, citing suboptimal performance and negligence in clearing snow-blocked rural roads. The suspension came after reports of dereliction of duty by the AEE during crucial winter periods. The inquiry revealed that the AEE left his station without prior […]
RAMBAN (KIMS) — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Science and Technology, MoS, PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee Meeting (DISHA) here to review the status of ongoing projects and public welfare schemes. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh called for maximising awareness at […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Annual Day function of Jammu Sanskriti School “Karmanya-The Power of Good Deeds”, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, Jammu University. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the school management, teachers and students on its annual day. Over the years, many eminent […]
JAMMU — Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, remained shut for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday in protest against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills, with BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatening to sit on a hunger strike if those detained are not released within […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 5th edition of Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) at MA Stadium, Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all the players participating in one of the biggest cricket tournaments in Jammu. “Life is best defined by sports. […]
JAMMU — Two alleged criminals were detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) and Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba and Jammu districts on Saturday, police said. Rahul Kumar, a resident of Vijaypur, was booked under the PSA after obtaining a formal detention […]