Man injured in bear attack in Handwara village
Handwara: An elderly man was injured after being attacked by a black bear in Darbal village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man identified as Mohammad Yousuf Mir (45) of Darbal Langate was attacked by a bear when he was going […]
Kashmir scaling new heights in tourist count
New Delhi: With an increasing footfall of domestic and foreign visitors, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is scaling new heights, making the Union Territory one of top destinations in the country. “Year on year and month on month, we have received more tourists this year compared to previous year. We are ensuring that all domestic […]
Centre blocks 14 apps in Jammu and Kashmir for ‘spreading terror’
New Delhi: The Central Government has blocked 14 mobile messenger applications being used by terror groups, sources said. It is learnt that these applications were mostly being used by Over Ground Workers of different terrorist organisations based in Jammu and Kashmir to spread the message and to receive notifications from Pakistan. The action was taken […]
MeT forecast more rains in J&K from May 2
Srinagar: Weather department here on Monday forecast more rain and thunderstorm at many places of Jammu and Kashmir. While “gradual improvement” has been predicted from today afternoon onwards, the meteorological department here forecast widespread light to moderate rain (snow over upper reaches) and thunderstorm with hailstorm and gusty winds at a few places on May […]
Mann Ki Baat spiritual journey for me, allowed me to connect with people: PM Modi
New Delhi: In the 100th episode of “Mann Ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the broadcast filled the “emptiness” he felt after coming to Delhi in 2014 and described it as an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians which has ensured he is never cut-off from people. The milestone broadcast […]
Marathon flagged off in Jammu to mark 100th episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Raj Bhawan also hosts celebration of 100th episode
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off a marathon here to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” radio broadcast. The marathon, organised by the Hindustan Scouts and Guides, the Dogra Kranti Dal, and Kashmir Road Safety Foundation, was one of 100 marathons scheduled throughout the day across […]
Timely redressal of citizens’ complaints top priority of admin: LG Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the top priority of his administration is to ensure timely redressal of public complaints. Interacting with people through the ‘LG’s Mulaqaat’ online platform, Sinha stressed on coordination and monitoring of schemes at the district level to fulfil the aspirations of every section of society. “Timely redressal of […]
LG hands over job letter to wife of slain Pandit
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over a government job appointment letter to Sunita Sharma, wife of Sanjay Sharma, a Kashmiri Pandit who was shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama early this year. Sinha assured all possible assistance and support from his administration to Sharma’s family who met him at Raj Bhawan here, […]
LG releases “Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide book” published by Tourism Federation of Jammu
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released “Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide book” published by the Tourism Federation of Jammu, today, an official press release informed. It said the LG appreciated the Tourism Federation of Jammu for its selfless service to pilgrims. The LG also shared the key initiatives taken by the UT government and Shri Amarnathji […]
New designs give fresh lease of life to Kashmir’s carpet industry
Srinagar: Taking to innovation and adapting new designs, including colour combinations have worked wonders in reviving Kashmir’s famed carpet industry which was staring into oblivion just a few years ago. Carpets were mainly seen as pieces of flooring but converting calligraphic works and paintings into wall hangings has given a boost to the demand for […]
