Multi activity equipment for children installed in 7 new parks Srinagar, Mar 11: In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia’s largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary...
Day: March 11, 2024
Ramadan: Expert warns against consuming early-ripened fruits citing health concerns
‘Artificially ripened fruits often exhibit lower quality taste, sugar levels’ Srinagar, Mar 11: Experts have strongly advised against consuming early-ripened fruits, especially watermelon, due to potential adverse health effects. They said consumers can distinguish artificially ripened fruits by their taste, which often lacks the sweetness found in mature fruits. Dr Mehraj D. Shah, Head of...
Govt starts conducting safety audit of 10 years old bridges
Srinagar, Mar 11: After completing the first leg, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has started another phase of conducting the safety audit of bridges across Jammu and Kashmir. As per news agency, initiated in the year 2022, the authorities have completed the process of conducting the safety audit of bridges, which were more than 20...
JK will have 86.39 lakh voters, including 2.31 lakh new voters, across 11,629 polling stations
Separate polling booths for elderly, GPS devices on election vehicles in offing Srinagar, Mar 11: In a bid to promote maximum voter participation during the coming LS polls in Jammu and Kashmir, arrangements have been made for postal voting for elderly individuals aged above 85 and those with disabilities exceeding 40 percent. This initiative aims...
Working to connect children in need with institutional, non-institutional systems: J&K LG
Jammu, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the endeavour of the Government of India and the UT Administration on the theme ‘Leave No Child Behind’ is a reflection of our commitment to develop a sensitive, supportive ecosystem for the young generation. Speaking after inaugurating the two-day training programme...
Jay Shah provides big on Rishabh, Shami
Dharamsala, March 11: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Monday stated that Rishabh Pant could be in India’s plans for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies if he can keep wickets effectively. He also confirmed his participation in the 2024 IPL season which kickstarts from March 22 in...
Azad stresses importance of restoring statehood to J&K by Centre
Srinagar March 11: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday stressed upon the central government to restore the statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as assured in Parliament. He stressed the importance of restoring statehood, noting that the government has assured in Parliament that statehood will be reinstated after elections, Azad said...
Lt Governor greets people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan
Jammu, Mar 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his hearty greetings to the people on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan. In a message, the Lt Governor said: “Heartiest greetings and good wishes to all on the beginning of the sacred month of Ramzan. May this holy month bring peace, prosperity and...
CEC arrives in Srinagar to review preparedness for LS polls, assess feasibility for holding Assembly polls
To meet representatives of political parties, CS, DGP, DCs, SSPs Srinagar, Mar 11 : Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Srinagar on Monday evening to review preparedness for Lok Sabha polls and asses possibility of holding Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir. CEC Kumar and top officials of the poll-body reached here today evening...
Ramzan Moon of 1445 AH Sighted, First Ramzan Tomorrow: Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir ul lslam Farooqi
Srinagar, Mar 11: The Ramadan moon has been sighted in Jammu and Kashmir this evening, announced Grand Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir ul Islam Farooqi. “Ramzan crescent of 1445 A.H was sighted in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and the holy month commences this evening with the first day of the month of...
ACB files disproportionate assets case against NIT professor, raids 5 locations
Srinagar, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case into the allegations of acquisition of disproportionate assets accumulated by a public servant posted at National Institute of Technology Srinagar. In a statement issued to the news agency, ACB said it registered a case against Manzoor Ahmad Tantray S/o Abdul Khaliq Tantray of...
ED attaches property worth Rs 4.81 crore in J&K bank fraud case
Srinagar, Mar 11: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday attached properties worth Rs 4.81 crore in Jammu and Kashmir bank fraud case. In a post on X, ED, as per the news agency said that Srinagar Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs.4.81 Crore in the form of 18 Kanal of land and building....
Five dead as bus catches fire after coming in contact with live wire in UP’s Ghazipur
Ghazipur, Mar 11 : At least five persons died and several others injured when a bus caught fire after it came into contact with a high-tension power line in the Mardah area of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said here. Taking cognizance of the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed...
MMA fighter from Manipur makes emotional appeal to PM Modi
Imphal, Mar 11: In an unverified viral video clip, Mixed Martial Arts fighter Chunreng Koren from Manipur purportedly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the northeastern state to address the ongoing violence and restore peace. He also claimed shortage of food and water afflicting the people of Manipur and sought Modi’s intervention as...
Lucknow is making rapid strides towards prosperity: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, Mar 11: Defence Minister and Local MP Rajnath Singh on Monday gave credit to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for Lucknow’s development emphasising that without his cooperation, such progress would not have been achieved. During the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of 206 development projects worth Rs 3,666 crore at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan,...
Nishant gets one step closer to Paris 2024 quota in Boxing
Busto Arsizio (Italy), Mar 11: 2023 World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev registered a convincing 5-0 win over Christos Karaitis of Greece to enter the men’s 71kg quarter-finals at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier here. Nishant is now just a win away from confirming his place at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games with...
SC directs SBI to file details of electoral bond encashed by political parties by tomorrow
New Delhi, Mar 11: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the application of State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension till June 30 to disclose details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties and directed SBI to file the details by March 12. The Supreme Court also directed ECI to put the information...
Nari Shakti is capable of leading technological revolution of 21st century: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said “Nari Shakti” is capable of leading the technological revolution of the 21st century. “In the space sector, IT sector, and fields of science, women are achieving milestones time and again” Modi said while participating in Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme in New Delhi....
Will play my role to fill gaps in PAGD: Tarigami
Srinagar, Mar 11: CPI(M) senior leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that he will try to fill the gaps within Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). Addressing a press conference, Tarigami as per the news agency said that he will try to play his role by bridging the gaps between the allies in the...
Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections in J&K: DGP Swain
‘Will provide safe, secure environment to enthusiastic voters, Enough evidence to prove terrorism, narco-trade directly linked, LeT, Jaish, Al-Badr promoting it; Value Rs 15 lakh worth narcotics goes to Rs 1 Crore while travelling from Kashmir to Delhi, Robus mechanism to break this chain’ Pulwama, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP)...