Jammu, Mar 13: Stating that the Commission is concerned about holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said that the ECI will soon take a call on holding Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir after consultations with all the political parties and the security agencies...
Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The Lt Governor congratulated all the athletes and coaches on their outstanding performances. A total 368 sportspersons, from 17 disciplines, received special cash awards amounting to Rs 1.35 crore directly in their...
Urges segment leaders to prepare for forthcoming LS elections Srinagar, Mar 13: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Central Kashmir Parliamentary constituency functionaries addressing crucial issues concerning the constituents. Furthermore, segment leaders were urged to prepare diligently for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. During the meeting, the...
Srinagar, Mar 13: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have registered a case against Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Shopian and others for misappropriation of funds. As per a statement issued to the news agency, reads that Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case of Criminal misappropriation against Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Shopian, Ghulam...
Srinagar, Mar 13: After missing the deadline for the completion of several smart city projects in Srinagar, the government of India has directed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure the completion of all the projects by June of this year. Sources privy to the development told the news agency, that following the failure...
Srinagar, Mar 13: After missing the deadline for the completion of several smart city projects in Srinagar, the government of India has directed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure the completion of all the projects by June of this year. Sources privy to the development told the news agency, that following the failure...
New entrants can vote in assembly elections, enjoy decisive mandate Srinagar, Mar 13: Since the revocation of Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a whooping increase of 11 lakh voters has been registered who can now vote during the assembly elections in the erstwhile state. As per the official reports available...
CS Dulloo appointed as Chairman Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high level selection committee led by Chief Secretary for the post of Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. As per the order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, a copy of which lies with the news...
Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified 10 different sectors, which will be given special attention under the new start-up policy. As per the Start-up Policy 2024-27, a copy of which lies with news agency, start-ups coming up in different sectors will get assistance and funding from the government to thrive. The policy document...
Stress regular eye screening, caution against self-medication Srinagar, Mar 13: Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of vision”, is one of the primary causes of irreversible blindness, and there is a critical need for regular eye screening, according to doctors. Dr Shugufta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at GMC Srinagar, speaking with the...
New Delhi, Mar 13 : The Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court on Wednesday informing that the Bank has complied with the Apex Court order fully and furnished the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The details have been provided in...
Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi modern sports infrastructure is raised for providing world-class training and mentoring to athletes and all other supports to ensure J&K’s sportspersons are able to achieve excellence in national and international sporting events. Sinha...
Srinagar, Mar 13: As a part of the Prime Minister’s scheduled Programme to interact with beneficiaries of various government schemes from disadvantaged groups, the District Administration Srinagar Wednesday hosted Live Streaming of the Programme at SKICC. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri; Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat and the Officers of all...
Says final call on whether to hold Assembly polls, Lok Sabha polls simultaneously after taking security review, fresh feedback from pol parties Srinagar, Mar 13: Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar Wednesday said that the Commission is concerned about holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections but the final call on whether to hold two...
New Delhi, Mar 13 : The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of an Agreement between Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA), Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding cooperation in the area of food safety. This will facilitate the trade between two neighbouring...
New Delhi, Mar 13 : After announcing a slew of guarantees for farmers, youth, SCs and STs, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in a bid to woo women voters on Wednesday, announced five ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantees including Rs one lakh to women from poor families. Through a video message, Kharge said that the Congress party’s guarantees...
Karachi, Mar 13 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that the New Zealand Men’s cricket team will visit the country in April for a five-match T20I series. The series will be played between 18 to 27 April, with the Blackcaps arriving in Pakistan on 14 April for sufficient training and practice sessions...
New Delhi, Mar 13 : Attacking the BJP over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) before the Lok Sabha election, Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Wednesday that the BJP has opened doors for illegal migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, which is very dangerous for...
Dubai, Mar 13 : Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is back at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after finishing with a nine-wicket match haul in his 100th Test match. Ashwin returned hauls of four for 51 and five for 77 against England as India won by an innings and 64 runs in Dharamsala...
Srinagar, Mar 12: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Mohammad Yousuf Wani, judicial officer, as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Details available with news agency, reveal that on September 21, 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in...
Srinagar, Mar 13 : Police on Wednesday solved a burglary case within the 12-hour commissioning of crime, arrested three accused persons, and recovered the stolen property in Jammu and Kashmir Baramulla district. Police Shree received a written complaint from one Abdul Aziz Bhat, alias Bhat Traders, a resident of Sheeri, stating therein that his...