Unprecedented level of transparency in execution of works; financial reforms visible on ground in J&K: LG
Releases pictorial e-compendium of projects completed during 2020-21
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday released an e-book consisting of pictorial compendium of 9514 projects worth Rs 3900 cr completed in J&K under various UT sector schemes during 2020-21 and said financial reforms and interventions are now showing impact on the ground. The e-book is available for public viewing on the official website of […]
LG calls for zero tolerance against non-observance of Covid-appropriate behaviour
Directs Health dept to prioritize vaccination of college, university students
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday directed the administration to ensure the adherence of Covid-appropriate behavior and 100 percent vaccination coverage to eliminate the threat of the possible third wave of the virus. Sinha chaired a series of meetings with Covid Task Force, deputy commissioners and district SSPs to review the coronavirus situation across […]
J&K reports 118 new cases of COVID-19
Srinagar: The government on Saturday informed that 118 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 40 from Jammu division and 78 from Kashmir division, have been reported today. The officials also said 113 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been discharged from various hospitals including 70 from Kashmir and 43 from Jammu division, during […]
LG congratulates Tanveer Ahmad Khan for securing 2nd rank in IES-2020 exam
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday congratulated Tanveer Ahmad Khan for securing second rank in the Indian Economic Service (IES) 2020 examination. Sinha said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are inherently capable and full of potential and Khan’s feat will inspire and motivate youngsters of the Union Territory. “Congratulations to Tanveer Ahmad Khan […]
‘Man dies in Army custody in Gurez’
He was part of search ops, slipped into stream, got injured and died in hospital: Army
Bandipora: A-52-year old man from a Gurez village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district died while he was in Army custody, locals said Saturday while alleging that the man died “due to torture inside an army camp”. However, the Army and the police said “he was part of a search operation, during which he slipped into […]
LeM militant arrested as NIA raids 15 locations in J&K
Jammu: The National Investigation Agency Saturday arrested a Lashker-e-Mustafa (LeM) militant as it conducted raids at 15 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with two terror-related cases including the recent recovery of a drone-dropped IED from Pakistan, officials said. A large quantity of incriminating material including digital devices, shells of used bullets, plastic face […]
Rescue operation in Kishtwar enters 4th day
Jammu: The search and rescue operation in the cloudburst-hit village of Kishtwar district continued for the fourth day on Saturday to trace 20 missing persons. Seven persons were found dead and 17 others rescued in an injured condition after the remote Honzar village in Dacchan tehsil was hit by flash floods triggered by the cloudburst […]
World No.1 Panghal’s Olympic campaign ends with shocking loss to Colombian Martinez
Tokyo: Star Indian boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) bowed out of the Olympics with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medallist Yuberjen Martinez, beaten by the Colombian’s relentless attacks and pace in a draining pre-quarterfinal bout here on Saturday. The world number one Indian, who was making his debut in the Games and was seeded top, […]
Aamir Khan meets LG
Srinagar: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed about making the Union territory a “favourite” film shooting destination. Khan called on the LG at the Raj Bhavan here. “Met renowned film actor Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao today. We discussed new film policy of J&K, which will be […]
India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs, Gogra and other friction points during military talks with China
New Delhi: India on Saturday pressed for an early disengagement of troops and weapons in Hot Springs, Gogra and other remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during the 12th round of military talks with China that lasted for around nine hours, sources in the security establishment said. Both sides held detailed deliberation and the talks […]
