Bicycle-sharing system becomes huge draw in Jammu
Jammu: The new bicycle-sharing system launched by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has received an overwhelming response from the people with over 2,500 registrations and 10,000 rides within a span of three weeks, an official said on Monday. JSCL, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) constituted in August 2017 by the Jammu and Kashmir government for […]
Light intensity earthquake felt in J&K
Srinagar: A light intensity earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with no immediate report of any casualty or damage received from anywhere. An official of the disaster management department said, “An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred on Monday at 10.31 am. “The latitude of […]
Centre forms 3-member panel to investigate Ramban tunnel collapse
New Delhi: The Centre has constituted a committee of three independent experts to investigate the reasons for recent collapse of a part of under-construction tunnel in Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar highway and suggest remedial measures. State-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has already initiated process to handle such emergency situations and also taking all possible […]
Tunnel accident: 2 local labourers buried, bodies of 8 others sent to hometowns outside UT
Banihal: Two local labourers, who were among the 10 killed after a landslide hit an under-construction tunnel here, were laid to rest in their native Ramban district, while the mortal remains of eight others were dispatched to their hometowns outside the union territory, officials said on Sunday. Ten labourers – five from West Bengal, two […]
Voluntary orgs, individuals together with administrative machinery can bring about revolutionary changes: LG
Attends Chetna Awards-2022 ceremony at New Delhi
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conferred Chetna Awards-2022 to honour the contribution of changemakers in social transformation, at IHC New Delhi. The Lt Governor congratulated all the award winners for their exemplary commitment and dedication to selfless service. “It was an honour and a privilege to felicitate India’s best and most deserving changemakers. […]
Umran Malik makes it to national team for SA tour
New Delhi: New Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Umran Malik earned an expected call-up in the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20 International home series against South Africa starting on June 09. Umran has so far picked up 21 wickets in 13 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL but his ability to bowl […]
LG, political leaders congratulate Umran Malik on his selection in Team India
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political parties and leaders Sunday congratulated pace sensation Umran Malik on his selection in the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20 International home series against South Africa starting June 09. “Heartiest congratulations to Umran Malik for selection in Team India for T20 Series against South Africa. It is […]
Employees protest re-advertising of posts, demand tenure
Srinagar: Scores of people employed under Rehbar-e-Khel and Rehbar-e-Janglat scheme on Sunday held a protest here demanding revocation of Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to re-advertise the posts they were engaged in. The government had on Friday re-advertised ‘Rehbar-e-Janglat’, ‘Rehbar-e-Zirat’ and ‘Rehbar-e-Khel’ posts through the Service Selection Board. It said additional weightage and age relaxation […]
Online test for filling non-gazetted govt posts to be held before year end: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that there will be an online Common Eligibility Test (CET) for filling up non-gazetted posts from this year. The Minister of State for Personnel said this while chairing the joint meeting of all the six autonomous bodies under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) at […]
RFID in offing for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Jammu: Radio Frequency Identity card (RFID) will be soon introduced for pilgrims planning yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district to keep a check on flow of devotees and ensure all necessary steps in case of emergencies, officials said. They said that work on ‘Durga Bahwan’, which can house around […]
