LG inaugurates 5 projects, lays foundation stone for 18 others projects for Tribal community in Pulwama

Says, Govt paying sustained attention to bring quality education to underprivileged neglected for decades

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration is paying “sustained attention” to bring quality education to the underprivileged section of the society that was long deprived of its rights. Sinha was in Pulwama district to lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 51 crore for the welfare of […]

Modi writes individual letters to over 4,000 beneficiaries of PM CARES for Children scheme

New Delhi: Describing the PM CARES for Children scheme as a determined step taken by the country for a golden future of children, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote individual letters to over 4,000 beneficiaries of the scheme on Monday, where he elaborated on its various benefits that the children who lost their parents during the […]

Indian, Pakistani officials meet under Indus Commission framework

New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Monday held deliberations on issues relating to water sharing under the framework of the Indus Commission. The meeting in Delhi will continue on Tuesday as well, according to the Pakistani High Commission. A Pakistani delegation is in India for the 118th meeting of the Pakistan-India Permanent Indus Commission. “Today, […]

Six new Covid cases reported from Jammu district

Active cases in country rise to 17,698

Srinagar/New Dlhi: Jammu and Kashmir reported six new Covid cases on Monday that took the infection tally to 4,54,248, officials said. All the six new cases were reported from Jammu district, they said. There are 64 active cases while the overall recoveries have reached 4,49,432, officials said. The COVID-19 death toll stands at 4,752. No […]

Two JeM terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter: Police

“One of the killed was involved in policeman’s killing”

Srinagar: Security forces shot dead two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants in an overnight encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. One of the slain terrorists was involved in the killing of police constable Reyaz Ahmad earlier this month, a police spokesman said. “On Sunday, at about 1745hrs, on a specific input […]

Ensure swift passage of pilgrims at each checkpoint: Mehta

Arrangements made for yatra should be permanent & beneficial for tourists as well

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today held a high level meeting of civil and police administration to take stock of arrangements made for the upcoming Shri AmarnathJi Yatra, 2022, an official spokesman said. The spokesman said that Dr Mehta enjoined upon the officers that the experience of yatris on pilgrimage to holy cave […]

After drone shot down, police asks citizens to inspect vehicles before ride

Jammu: A day after security forces shot down a drone carrying explosives, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday asked residents of Kathua district to inspect vehicles before turning them on. A North Korea-made drone sent from Pakistan with a payload of seven magnetic or sticky bombs and an equal number of under barrel launcher […]

Jitendra Singh inaugurates upgraded school building in Budgam

“Modi government is reaching out to the people with the spirit of Seva"

Srinagar: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the upgraded Boys High School building having smart classes facility with digitalised system at Ompora in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The 10-room double-storey school building for smart classrooms also comprises of facilities including a library and a common hall, an official spokesman said. […]