DC Bandipora chairs DLIC meeting under HADP
BANDIPORA: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) meeting was today held at Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman approved 668 cases of agriculture and allied sectors. The committee approved 499 cases of agriculture, 85 of Horticulture, 65 cases […]
Div Com Kashmir visits Gulmarg; prioritizes Tourism Sector Regulation & Professionalism
BARAMULLA: In a significant move aimed at boosting tourism and addressing local concerns, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday undertook a visit to Gulmarg and conducted a series of meetings with various stakeholders including hoteliers, ponywalas, Tourist guides and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) drivers. The meeting, held at the prestigious Golf Club […]
Mines explode after forest fire along LoC in Poonch, blaze engulfs forests of Samba, Jammu
Jammu: Several mines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Thursday and blaze also erupted in the forest areas of Samba and Jammu districts, causing significant damage, officials said. In Samba, the fire started in the Purmandal area and soon spread to nearby villages threatening several […]
ED attaches seven Srinagar-based Rs 1.56-cr assets in money laundering case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached seven Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar-based immovable properties worth Rs 1.56 crore of Imran Baba and his wife Sageena Yaseen, Partners of Baba Enterprises under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. ED’s Srinagar unit attached these properties that include 17 Marlas land at Khasra No 1329, 1330,1331,1332, […]
Studies show gene-based drugs to lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
New Delhi: Gene-based drugs could help lower cholesterol levels in patients with naturally high levels of the lipid in their blood, according to new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers of the two studies said that the drugs can be given to patients by injection four times a year. The studies […]
Union health secretary highlights role of Digital Health in ensuring accessible healthcare services
New Delhi: Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, at a side event of the World Health Assembly, highlighted transformative role of Digital Health in ensuring equitable and accessible healthcare services, contributing to universal health coverage and achievement of ‘Good Health and Well-being’. During the ongoing 77th World Health Assembly, India hosted a side event on Digital […]
CS reviews progress on implementation of new Criminal Laws in J&K
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting of senior functionaries in Home, Police and Law Departments to assess preparations being made for implementation of three new criminal laws in J&K recently passed by the Parliament. Principal Secretary, Home, Director General Prisons, ADGP, Headquarters, Director Prosecution, Secretary Law, Director FSL and other […]
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant to wed in Mumbai on July 12
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Mumbai is abuzz with excitement as Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, prepare to tie the knot. The highly anticipated wedding will take place on July 12 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. […]
LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Grief over the Tragic Loss of Lives in a Bus Accident in Akhnoor, Jammu
JAMMU: The LG Manoj Sinha has expressed his deep anguish on the loss of lives in the tragic bus accident in Akhnoor, Jammu. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor has said, “The Bus accident in Akhnoor is heart-rending. I condole the loss of lives and pray to the almighty to give the bereaved families […]
21 killed, 69 injured as bus falls into deep gorge in Akhnoor
JAMMU: At least 21 persons were killed and 69 injured when a bus carrying pilgrims to Shiv Khori fell into a deep gorge near Kalidhar in Akhnoor area in the city outskirts on Thursday. Police said that a bus bearing UP registration number, was on its way from Jammu towards Shiv Khori Shrine this afternoon. […]
