Par panel asks govt to frame rehabilitation policy for Kashmir’s houseboat owners seeking alternative work
Recommends fast-tracking recruitment process for govt jobs
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has recommended formulation of a rehabilitation policy for Kashmir’s houseboat owners who want to leave their traditional business and go for alternative livelihood opportunities. A houseboat is designed or modified to be used primarily as a guest house and found on the famous Dal Lake and other water bodies in […]
Political parties in J&K back KP, Dogra employees’ demands for relocation from Kashmir
Jammu: All major political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the BJP, have come out openly in support of Kashmiri Pandit and Dogra employees and backed their demands for “relocation” from Kashmir in view of targeted killings by militants and a transfer policy. The National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party and others […]
Modelling data foresee low circulation of Covid virus in J&K, says health expert
Srinagar: Modelling data from credible agencies do not foresee any major Covid wave in Jammu and Kashmir, a leading pulmonologist said, but advised people to take precautionary measures as models “can go horribly wrong”. In a series of tweets, SKIMS Director Dr Parvaiz Koul said, “Modelling data from credible agencies (like from University of Washington) […]
HC pulls up former minister; dismisses with costs his fresh plea against eviction notice
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday pulled up former state minister Choudhary Lal Singh as it dismissed with costs his fresh petition against an eviction notice for vacating government accommodation here. A division bench comprising Chief Justice (Acting) Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice Rajesh Sekhri held that the application has been filed […]
NHM releases ranking of Public Health Facilities on JK w-Sahai
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission today releases the ranking of Public Health Facilities on the Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of November 2022. In the first phase of implementation, 578 facilities have been covered under this initiative and will be further extended to other facilities in a phased […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428
New Delhi: India logged 196 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases marginally increased to 3,428, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,77,302). The death toll stands at 5,30,695 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
Covid cases rising in many countries, be vigilant: PM Modi to people
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against COVID-19, as he noted that the virus is spreading in many countries. In his last ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast of the year, Modi said many people are on a vacation or will go on one during Christmas and […]
Malaviya & Vajpayee dedicated their lives in the service of the nation: LG
Addresses their birth anniversary celebrations at Ghazipur
Ghazipur (UP): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the birth anniversary celebration of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee today at Mahamana Inter College, Ghazipur. According to an official press release, paying tributes to Malaviya and former Prime Minister Vajpayee, the LG said vision and values of the two great personalities continue to […]
India revamps defence infra with army tank ramps, fortification of BSF bunkers at IB in J&K
New Delhi: Indian security agencies have carried out a major defence infrastructure revamp including the creation of ramps for army tanks and strengthening of BSF bunkers along the International Border with Pakistan since the two sides announced a military ceasefire in 2021, officials said. The first phase of the infrastructure renovation and creation of some […]
Pakistani side trying to infiltrate terrorists, smuggle arms into Kashmir: Army officer
Srinagar: Pakistani side is desperate to infiltrate terrorists or smuggle war-like stores into Kashmir as the number of ultras and arms and ammunition is at an all-time low in the Valley, a senior Army official has said. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army’s 19 Infantry Division Major General Ajay Chandpuria made these remarks while addressing […]
