It makes more sense for IOC to give 2036 Olympics to India: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday “it makes more sense for the IOC” to give India the hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games as the country is growing by leaps and bounds in every sphere including sports. Thakur, while speaking at the News9 Global Summit, said India’s recent performance at mega […]

Man held near border fence in Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu:  A man was taken into custody by the army after he was found roaming suspiciously near the border fence along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said. The man was intercepted by an army patrol at Baratgalla area of Chingus around 2.30 pm, the officials said. […]

LeT terror module busted in Kulgam, 4 arrested

Srinagar A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module was busted on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district with the arrest of four militant associates, police said. Security forces arrested four terrorist associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession in the south Kashmir district, a police spokesman said. The arrests were made in connection with case […]

Transforming Education Landscape: over 50 Pre-Primary Sections strengthened with state-of-the-art amenities in Government Schools of District Kishtwar

KISHTWAR: In a remarkable stride towards enhancing the foundational education system, the School Education Department Kishtwar, under the adept supervision of Chief Eduction Officer Prahlad Bhagat, in collaboration with respective ZEOs, has started the process for  strengthening  of 50 plus Pre-primary sections in government schools across the district, mirroring the educational standards as per the […]

Rs 5 lakh penalty imposed on construction company for illegal mining

KATHUA: Over Rs 5 lakh penalty was imposed on construction company for illegal mining    in Sahar Khad near local Bridge by using heavy Machinery.  A Chain Machine and Dumper of the Construction Company were fined by the District Mineral Officer Kathua Rajinder Singh. It was observed that the excavator engaged by executing agency of NHAI was excavating […]

Basohli to be developed as Heritage Town, Aroma StartUp destination: Dr Jitendra Singh

BASOHLI : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Basohli is to be developed as Heritage Town and Aroma Start-up destination in coming years. Dr. Jitendra Singh said this while addressing a public meeting. On the occasion, a […]

Shahid Chachi casts yellow footprints on Kangdoori Slopes

GULMARG: Shahid Ahmad Chachi, the sole gold medal winner for J&K in 4th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg brought cheers to the host UT on Saturday. His yellow footprints on the Kangdoori slopes shall leave indelible marks on his evolving professional career. Shahid did not disappoint his admirers; instead he won hearts of fans […]

Shazia Hassan: South Kashmir’s Ski Mountaineering Trailblazer

GULMARG: Shazia Hassan, a 35-year-old resident of Uranhall Village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, has emerged victorious at the Khelo India Winter Games 2024, securing two silver medals in Ski Mountaineering. Her triumph not only signifies personal achievement but also breaks barriers in a region where such feats are a rarity. Facing adversity from an […]