SC’s hearing on pleas challenging Article 370 likely to begin in August

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it is likely to start hearing petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories in August. The top court, however, did not mention the date of hearing, though as per the cause list, the […]

J&K Sports Council to conduct trials on June 8

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council is going to conduct trials in soft tennis for Khelo India Centre at MA Stadium Jammu in under 18 age group on 8th on July, 2023 from 8 am onwards. As per a notification issued here today by the Council in this regard, all the desirous soft tennis players […]

DC Doda inaugurates Cricket Tournament; Interacts with public in Village Sarna

BHADERWAH: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Vishesh Mahajan, along with ADC Bhaderwah, Chowdhary Dil Mir today inaugurated Ghanshyam Sharma Memorial Cricket tournament here at Village Chinchora. A large gathering attended the tournament including locals, PRIs and government functionaries. The tournament has been organised as part of the joint endeavour of the civil society and administration to engage the […]

India’s first Tele-MANAS chat-bot to ensure 24X7 services of health counsellors launched in J&K

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chat-bot in the Union Territory, which will ensure round the clock services of health counsellors, clinical psychologists and consultants, officials said. The service was launched after Sinha inaugurated ‘J&K Health Conclave’ on mental health and non-communicable diseases at SKICC here, they said. […]

Innovative Startups take center stage at JKEDI’s empowering idea pitching session for Startups of J&K

PULWAMA: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today organized an idea pitching session, underscoring the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. The event, held in collaboration with various stakeholders, provided an invaluable platform for startups from J&K to present their innovative ideas and seek support from experienced professionals in the industry. This program was […]

DC Kupwara conducts surprise visit of town

KUPWARA: In order to have an on-the-spot assessment of developmental issues of the residents and traders community of Kupwara town, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Wednesday evening undertook a surprise visit to Kupwara town. The DC paid a visit of Bus stand Kupwara, Jamia Market, Iqbal market, Babar lane Kupwara, Byepass Kupwara, Rigipora bus […]

Div Com Kashmir visits Baltal axis of Shri Amarnathji Cave; takes firsthand appraisal of arrangements

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Wednesday conducted an extensive visit of Baltal axis of Shri Amarnath Cave to take firsthand appraisal of arrangements made for yatries for ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY), 2023. Among others, the Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir; Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Camp Director, PYO […]

Principal Secretary Finance urges STD to sustain and enhance GST’s developmental gains in J&K

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Finance, Santosh D Vaidya, emphasized the revolutionary impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the tax system of the country, highlighting the substantial improvements in tax collection achieved through this regime. Speaking at a function held to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of GST implementation and the commencement of GST Week celebrations […]