Govt committed to providing enhanced access to global market to artisans: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the recipients of Pashmina Exporters Manufacturers Association Awards at Srinagar, Friday, an official press release informed. It said in his address, the LG congratulated the award winners on receiving the prestigious award. He also commended the Pashmina Exporters Manufacturers Association for its immense contribution in promotion of Pashmina products. […]
LG asks officers to attend ‘monthly Darbar’ in all districts to resolve public grievances
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with the senior officers of civil and police administration at Civil Secretariat today, an official press release informed. It said the meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, RK Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners and senior officers. The […]
Seven killed in separate road accidents
Jammu: Four people were killed when a truck rolled down a bridge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday, officials said. The accident took place at Jhajjarkotli when the truck rammed into the divider of the bridge, they said. The driver and conductor of the truck were among those killed in the accident. Meanwhile, three […]
No traffic to play on Jmu-Sgr nat’l highway for 24 hours
Srinagar: Government has announced 24 hours ‘Traffic Dry Day’, to carry out necessary repair works at Dhalwas by NHAI, an official press release informed Friday evening. It said an advisory issued by SSP, Traffic National Highway, in this regard reads that in reference to Public Works (R&B) department’s communication and necessary order issued by District […]
Property of ‘Pak-based terrorist’ attached in Pulwama
Srinagar: The property of an “absconding terrorist based in Pakistan” was attached in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Friday, police said. Continuing with its crackdown on terror elements, immovable property (one kanal and 15 marlas of orchard land) situated at Noorpora (Tral), in the south Kashmir district, of “terror handler” Feroz Ganie, son of […]
LG inaugurates painting exhibition ‘Sangam’ at Srinagar
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated ‘Sangam’, a painting exhibition by Dr. Archana Jha Choudhary, at Srinagar today. The LG complimented Dr. Choudhary for her incredible work of art. The exhibition is a confluence of Basohli miniature and Madhubani painting, showcasing the depth, richness and diversity of Indian art on canvas, he said. Dr Arun […]
Friday prayers not allowed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid
Srinagar: Authorities disallowed congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid here today amid fear of protests against the Israeli action in Gaza, officials said. This was the second consecutive Friday when prayers were disallowed at the historic mosque. The grand mosque, located in the Nowhatta area of the city, remained locked and security personnel […]
Key accused in Poonch narco-terror case arrested from Himachal, 6 arrested so far
Poonch/Jammu: A key accused in a case linked to cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics into Poonch was arrested from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, on Friday, officials said. Mohammad Iqbal, a resident of Poonch, was absconding since the arrest of three of his accomplices who were caught with a huge cache of arms, explosives and […]
LG flags off the first Vistadome coach train to Banihal from Srinagar station
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, today launched the much-awaited Vistadome train services in Kashmir. Union Minister and Chief Ministers of Assam and Tripura had joined the ceremony through video-conferencing. Later, the LG flagged off the first Vistadome coach train to Banihal from Srinagar station, an official press release […]
Days of working in silos over, adopt whole of govt approach: Jitendra Singh to J&K officers
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday asked officers of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service to adopt “whole of government” approach in governance, saying the days of working in silos have gone. He also asked the officers to identify the schemes having commonality and adopt an integrated approach of their execution for better efficiency […]
