Chief Justice lays foundation stone for construction of mini-auditorium at J&K Judicial Academy
JAMMU: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Tashi Rabstan along with Justice Sindhu Sharma, Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, today laid the foundation stone for construction of mini auditorium at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu. Justice […]
Sakina Masood commends Govt Dental College Srinagar for exceptional healthcare services
Says timely recruitment of referred posts under process
SRINAGAR: Minister of Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakina Masood, commended the Government Dental College, Srinagar for providing best healthcare services to the public. Speaking as the chief guest at Kashdent-2024 ‘a student academic and cultural extravaganza’, the Minister acknowledged the outstanding work of doctors, paramedics, technical and other staff in dental […]
J&K: Properties worth Rs 1.50 crore attached under NDPS Act in Anantnag
Srinagar: Properties worth Rs 1.50 crore were attached under the Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances act in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. “In a significant step towards combating drug abuse, police in Anantnag have attached properties worth 1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part […]
BJP ad campaign in Jharkhand deplorably communal, pure poison: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at the BJP for putting out an advertisement ahead of elections in Jharkhand, which she termed as “deplorably communal” and against the “secular fabric of the nation”. The advertisement was posted on the X handle of BJP’s Jharkhand unit but was removed after the Election Commission […]
At least 2,406 children killed or injured in 1,000 days of war in Ukraine: UNICEF
New York : At least 2,406 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war in Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, according to the latest available verified reports, UNICEF said in a statement on Monday. In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured – amounting to […]
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board deicdes to implement ropeway project
Jammu: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has decided to implement the long-awaited ropeway project to address the gap between the demand and capacity of yatris and to facilitate the journey for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims. Once completed, the ropeway is expected to revolutionise the pilgrimage experience, making it safer, faster, and more […]
Day after quitting AAP, Kailash Gahlot joins BJP
New Delhi: Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after resigning from the AAP, and accused his former party of constantly picking fights with the Centre and compromising the values which drew people to its fold. He joined the BJP at its headquarters in the presence of Union ministers Manohar […]
Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6
Chandigarh: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. The protesting farmers have […]
Crisis in PoJK: Deforestation devastates environment and livelihoods
Chinari: In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), an alarming environmental crisis is rapidly unfolding. Once home to vast, lush forests, this region has seen its green cover decimated over the past several decades. The rapid deforestation, particularly in areas like Chinari, has only exacerbated the crisis. As the forests vanish, so does the natural filtration […]
Rupee recovers from all-time low to settle 6 paise higher at 84.40 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee recovered from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 6 paise at 84.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, backed by a retreating American currency. Forex traders said, the recovery in the local unit was capped by the unabated withdrawal of foreign funds amid lacklustre sentiment in the […]
