Kashmir woodcarver’s arduous journey from penury to Padma recognition

Srinagar Ghulam Nabi Dar, a 72-year-old master craftsman from Srinagar honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to wood carving, feels government recognition and support are very important in preserving traditional arts. His unwavering dedication to his craft for over six decades has earned him numerous accolades, culminating in this national recognition announced on the […]

Govt determined to stamp out terrorism in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu:  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed the government’s commitment to stamp out terrorism and its ecosystem and said efforts are underway for a final assault to eradicate the unholy proxy war sponsored by a neighbouring country in the Union Territory. Sinha underlined the significance of the successful G20 conclave and […]

High Court of J&K, Ladakh celebrate Republic day

JAMMU: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh celebrated the 75th Republic Day here today with main function of the National event held in the High Court Wing, Jammu, wherein Justice N Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice unfurled the National Flag and congratulated the participants. The event was attended by the Judges present in […]

J&K Resident Commission celebrates Republic Day

NEW DELHI,: Additional Resident Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir government, Pavan Kumar Sharma, today unfurled the national flag on the eve of 75th  Republic Day at J&K House, New Delhi. A contingent of J&K Armed Police presented guard of honour on the occasion. The ceremonial function was attended by all the officers and officials of Jammu […]

Central University of Jammu Celebrates 75th Republic Day

Jammu:  The 75th Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Central University of Jammu with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev jain hoisted the National Flag followed up by singing the national anthem with this Republic Day events started. On the occasion, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev jain inaugurated the NCC Girls Wing, providing a […]

Indian shooters set to fire in Olympic year’s first ISSF World Cup

New Delhi: A mega 49-member Indian Shooting squad is set to fire their first bullets as the Olympic year’s International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage gets set to begin in Cairo, Egypt. The air pistol shooters go first with both the men’s and women’s 10m air pistol finals scheduled at the Egypt […]

Sitharaman second finance minister to present budget 6 times in a row

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting the sixth Budget in a row — 5 annual Budgets and one interim — a feat achieved so far only by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. With the presentation of interim Budget on February 1, Sitharaman will surpass the records of her predecessors […]

Flipkart leads e-comm mkt with 48 pc share, Meesho fastest growing platform:Bernstein

New Delhi: Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the e-commerce segment with 48 per cent market share while Softbank-backed Meesho has emerged as the fastest growing e-commerce platform in terms of user base in India, a latest report by AllianceBernstein said. According to the report, Flipkart’s user base grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY), […]

Indian sports fraternity extends Republic Day greetings to the country

New Delhi: India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day and sportspersons from across the country took to X to extend greetings on the occasion. Several sports personalities, from past and present, took to social media to extend their wishes. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday also took to X and […]