Priyanka roars into UP with roadshow to enthuse Cong workers
Lucknow, Feb 11: Making her political debut as Congress general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi on Monday roared into Uttar Pradesh with thousands cheering as her cavalcade slowly made its way through the city during a roadshow, being seen as launch of the party’s campaign in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Accompanied by Congress […]
Jammu Mahotsav-2019 ends with enthralling performances
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 10: The Jammu Mahotsav-2019 culminated here today with scintillating performances by the daughters of soil Sushmita Banerjee, Sonali Dogra and Sharry Mann. During the three-day event, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organized cultural programmes, NukkadNatak, displayed Ethnic Food Stalls, Departmental Stalls and many other activities at Bus Stand Katra, Mansar, Chichi Mata, Bagh-e-Bahu, […]
CAN WE SIMPLY PASS THE BUCK
(PART 1) ‘Kashruth’ in colloquial as well as in literary jargon is equated with our idea of civilization and ‘Kashur’ culture. The story doesn’t end here. This word impregnated with our ‘ethos’ not only denotes our distinctive character but also symbolizes the epitome of a deep-rooted sense of pride for this people. But when we […]
McMillan to quit as Black Caps batting coach after World Cup
Wellington, Feb 11: Former international Craig McMillan announced Monday he will step down as New Zealand batting coach after this year’s World Cup in England and Wales. McMillan said the conclusion of the showpiece tournament was the right time to move on after five years in the job, including helping New Zealand reach the final […]
Kumar, Skandan for action oriented approach to develop JK’s Medicinal Plants
'Involve farmers having expertise in medicinal plants for conservation process'
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Advisors to Governor, K Vijay Kumar and K Skandan today emphasized on specific action oriented approach and planning for development of Medicinal Plants sector in the state and to take required steps for conservation of these plants. The Advisors were speaking during the introductory meeting of J&K State Medicinal Plants Board, here […]
Div Com reviews status of development projects, exhorts expeditious completion
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Kumar today convened a meeting to review the status of various development projects being executed by different departments in the division. Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Pankaj Magotra, Director Tourism OP Bhagat, Director Health Services Dr Samir Mattoo, VC JDA Vikas Sharma, MD JKSCCC Shamim Wani, Chief Engineer PHE Ashok […]
Changing mindsets
In February 2011, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh informed the Parliament that his government was working to provide 50,000-100,000 jobs to the youths of troubled Kashmir, which “would change their mental makeup and mindset”. Obviously he was referring to the preceding summer (2010) of unrest in Kashmir Valley, involving stone-pelting, which had led to a […]
5 militants killed in Kulgam encounter
Over a dozen civilians injured in clashes
Srinagar, Feb 10: Five militants were killed Sunday in an encounter with government forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district while clashes near the encounter site left over a dozen people injured. Reports said that five militants were killed in the gunfight that broke out Sunday morning after the forces launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the district’s […]
