2 drug peddlers arrested in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession, officials informed Tuesday. They said a police party during patrolling at Danew Bogund intercepted a suspicious person and recovered 1.7 grams of cannabis-like contraband substance from his possession. He has been identified as Mohammad Yousuf Khanday, son of Abdul […]
Kashmir welcomes G20 delegates as 3rd tourism working group meeting kicks off in Srinagar
Govt to soon declare national tourism policy: Minister Reddy; says there’s tremendous scope for promoting spiritual tourism in J&K
G20 delegates enjoying a Shikara ride on the first evening of the third working group meeting Srinagar: Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism, for which authorities have made elaborate security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital. The delegates were given […]
‘Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation’: Govt chalking out comprehensive strategy for tourism growth in Kashmir, says Reddy
Kashmir finest destination for film shooting: India's G20 Sherpa
Srinagar: Film tourism has emerged as a powerful medium to promote the tourism industry and the government is chalking out a comprehensive strategy for its growth in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. He said tourism helps in creating employment opportunities in hospitality and gastronomy. “We are chalking out a […]
No takers for hartal calls in Kashmir anymore: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
No takers for hartal calls in Kashmir anymore: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Srinagar: Kashmir has undergone a change and there are no takers for strike calls anymore, Union Minister Jitendra Singh told a gathering on the sidelines of a G20 meet here on Monday. “If such an event was held earlier, a strike call would be given from Islamabad and shops on Residency Road (in the city […]
Spice from Gurez among varieties displayed at G20 event
Women entrepreneurs glad to see their products being showcased to global audience
Srinagar: Three products from Bandipora were displayed at the ongoing third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Center (SKICC). Black Cumin (Kaala Zeera) cultivated amidst the lush forests of Gurez Valley, organic Rajma sourced from Tulail Valley, and exquisite paper machie products from Sumbal were displayed at a stall. Gurez black […]
Kashmir coolest place to shoot in India: Ram Charan
Famous Indian film star, Ram Charan participates in 3rd working group meeting of G20 at Srinagar. Photo/Javed Khan
Srinagar: “RRR” star Ram Charan on Monday said Kashmir is the “coolest” place to shoot films in India and it is a surreal feeling to visit the Valley. The actor was speaking at the ‘Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation’ event here at Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), being hosted as a part […]
AC approves upgradation, revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora
For Bandipora, new District Court Complex gets nod
Srinagar: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the upgradation/revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora (Srinagar) at an estimated cost of Rs. 31.58 crore, an official press release informed. It said Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the LG; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, […]
CS launches revamped UT portal with latest features, info about J&K
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, today launched the revamped UT portal, a single window platform for integrated delivery of information and services by various government departments with the latest features in the presence of Commissioner Secretary, IT, Prerna Puri. Dr Mehta praised the IT Department and the NIC for creating this inclusive platform […]
HC summons District Magistrate Baramulla to explain ‘unlawful, indefinite imprisonment’ of detainee held under PSA
Srinagar: In a case relating to “unlawful and indefinite imprisonment” of a boy under preventive detention law, the J&K High Court has sought personal appearance of the district magistrate Baramulla and directed him to produce the detenue before the court. Hearing the habeas corpus writ of one Muzamil Manzoor War of Baramulla, Justice Rahul Bharti […]
NIA court in Kulgam issues proclamation orders against 5 terrorists
Srinagar: A special NIA court in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district issued proclamation orders on Monday against five terrorists involved in various terror crimes and targeted killings, asking them to surrender before it or the investigation agency. “Special Court, Kulgam designated under NIA Act issued proclamation orders under section 82 CrPC against five active terrorists involved […]
