Doda admin accords grand farewell to retiring PWD Engineers
DODA: District Administration Doda, in presence of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, hosted a grand farewell for two senior engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD), Er Ram Paul Gupta and Er Niaz Ahmed, who retired today after 36 years of committed service. Er Ram Paul Gupta, who retired as Superintending Engineer from the PWD (R&B) […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews departure arrangements for Hajj Pilgrims
Directs close synergy among departments to ensure smooth & hassle-free arrangements SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday called a meeting to review arrangements for the departure of Hajj Pilgrims on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina. The departure of flights shall commence from May 09 while the last […]
J&K: ECI reschedules polling date of Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat from May 7 to May 25
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday rescheduled the polling date in Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat in Jammu and Kashmir from May 7 to May 25, 2024, after considering a report from the Union Territory administration and analysing ground situation. “The Election Commission of India had announced the schedule for the […]
CS assesses damages caused by incessant rains, flood-like situation
NEW DELHI: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting with Administrative Secretaries, divisional, district and police administration of J&K to take stock of damages caused and measures taken after the incessant rains and subsequent flood-like situation in the UT. From the Deputy Commissioners, the CS took stock of the situation in their respective […]
Gold slumps Rs 150; silver plunges Rs 750
New Delhi: Extending the losses for the second straight session, gold prices on Tuesday slumped Rs 150 to Rs 72,600 per 10 grams in the national capital amid fall in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 72,750 per 10 grams in the previous […]
Ramban land subsidence: CS reviews relief, restoration measures
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a high level meeting to review the measures initiated for relief and rehabilitation in the area affected by the recent land subsidence in Ramban district. The meeting, among others, was attended by ACS Jal Shakti, Principal Secretary Home, Principal Secretary PDD, ADGP L&O, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner Secretary […]
Magellanic Cloud bags Rs 43-cr supply order for 45 logistics drones
Mumbai: Magellanic Cloud on Tuesday announced securing a supply order for 45 logistics drones worth Rs 43 crore from a domestic robotic firm. As part of the order, the company will provide 45 Cargomax series drone kits as well as training for logistics and delivery operations, Magellanic Clouds said in a statement. This marks the […]
3 days’ painting exhibition begins at Kala Kendra
JAMMU: Three days’ painting exhibition began today with its formal inauguration by Principal Secretary, Culture and Tribal Affair, Suresh Kumar Gupta, at Kala Kendra in presence of distinguished artists and painters. Organized by the Kala Kendra Society, Jammu, the exhibition is showcasing 60 paintings by five artists namely Arnavi Sharma, Shruti Sharma, Insha Sharma, Pariyanka […]
Woman jumps into river in Jammu, rescued by locals
Jammu: A 21-year-old woman on Tuesday jumped into river Tawi from a bridge here and was rescued by the timely intervention of locals, officials said. According to police, the woman was walking over the Tawi bridge, connecting Jewel Chowk with Bikram Chowk in the heart of the city, and suddenly jumped into the swollen water […]
Amit Shah ‘fake’ video case: Delhi Police summons 16 people, including Telangana CM on May 1
New Delhi: The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police issued summons to 16 individuals across 7 to 8 states in connection with the circulation of a ‘doctored’ video featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In the alleged ‘fake’ video, the Union Home Minster is purportedly heard saying that the BJP stands […]
