JAMMU — The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, revised the education scheme for children of weavers/artisans of Handicrafts and Handloom departments. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor attended […]
JAMMU — The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today approved the departmental proposals for creation of new posts in various sectors. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor […]
SRINAGAR — A Gujarat tourist was detained on Tuesday after a live round of Insas was recovered from his baggage at the drop gate of Srinagar International Airport, official sources said. They said that at about 0630 hrs airlines screener during baggage screening at x-ray booth no.05 of drop gate has recovered 01 live round […]
ANANTNAG — At a time when everyone was busy in celebrating Eid-ul-fitr, tragedy struck to a family in Anantnag district as they lost fish stock of around one year. Abdul Majid Mir son of Mohammad Ramzan Mir resident of Amad Wagad area in Anantnag lost around 10 quintal fishes as some unknown persons had cut—off […]
SRINAGAR — After Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed a cloudy Monday, the MeT department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorm in the two union territories during the next 24 hours. “Widespread rain/thunderstorm is likely in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours.” “Overall, weather will remain erratic till May 5”, a weather office […]
BUDGAM — A 23-year-old youth was found hanging at his home in Khansahib area of Budgam on Tuesday morning. Sources said that a youth from Raithan Khansahib was found hanging following which he was subsequently rushed to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. “The body will be handed over to family for last rites […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that they have arrested three militants belonging to outfit Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) in north Kashmir’s Sopore. In a statement, police said the recent killings of non-local labourers and grenade attack in multiple locations were investigated and suspected individuals from various places were detained and sustained interrogation established […]
SRINAGAR — On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, the consumers of Jammu and Kashmir bank have withdrawn over Rs 323 crore in the Union Territory, officials said on Monday. Official spokesperson of J&K Bank told that a total of 4,26,613 successful transactions have been made across Jammu and Kashmir till this evening. They said that a […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and other officers as well as the former ministers greeted the people on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Lt Governor, in his message, said that the festival of Eid highlights the joy of sharing. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the period of fasting and prayer during the holy […]
JAMMU — In a significant move, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the waiver/exemption of fifty percent (50%) of Passenger Tax chargeable on various vehicles from 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2022. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief […]