JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked all colleges in the union territory to get themselves evaluated and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) within the shortest possible time, officials said on Friday. The instruction was issued by higher education department Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal at a meeting with principals […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated a musical water fountain with laser and light and sound show at Bagh-e-Bahu here. He said the project is the first of its kind in the Jammu region and it will showcase the cultural heritage and take tourism to new heights, he added. […]
MENDHAR — Three policemen from Gursai police station of Poonch district were injured on Friday after villagers pelted stones on them. Officials said that in connection with some investigation, a team of police from Gursai police station reached Galuta village of Mendhar where villagers attacked the team and pelted stones over the team. “Three police […]
RAJOURI — At least six domesticated animals were charred alive in a fire incident that broke out in a cattle shed at Sassalkote village of Rajouri. Reports said that fire broke out in the cattle shed of a family in Sassalkote village of Doongi area falling under Rajouri tehsil. Six domesticated animals including milch animals […]
JAMMU — The Union Territory administration on Thursday asked the people intending to fly drones in Jammu and Kashmir to share their details with the office of district magistrates concerned as well as the nearest police stations and compulsorily register themselves with the authorities here. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified ‘The Drone Rules, […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday launched QR Code based mechanism, which is first of its kind in the country, for certification and labeling of handmade carpets of J&K. With the QR-based application, customers can check & verify authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in Jammu Kashmir UT. The Lt Governor observed […]
JAMMU — Government on Thursday ordered transfer of four IAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued here by the government, Abhishek Sharma (IAS), Sub-Divisional Magistrate Katra, holding additional charge of Sub-Registrar Katra, has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. Akshay Labroo […]
JAMMU — Three suspects were arrested from Jammu Airport and handed over to the police for further questioning. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that Central Industrial Security Force apprehended three suspects at Jammu Airport after they produced fake Adhar Cards. The trio were scheduled to board a plane bound for Leh. Sources […]
JAMMU — Government of J&K today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for transforming Sheep Farming Sector in the UT. The virtual MoC signing ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. The MoC was signed by Sh. Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal Secretary to J&K Government, Animal & Sheep Husbandry Department […]
POONCH — A 25-year-old young man died after he slipped while returning home with firewood from a jungle nearby his residence in Poonch district on Thursday. Official sources told GNS that one Manzoor Hussain (25) of Ucchad Nabana who was carrying firewood from nearby jungle (forest) slipped and fell down, resulting in his on the […]