Indian Army Organised Programs of Welding And Carpentry Courses for Local Youth at Poonch, Rajouri & Reasi
Poonch, Rajouri & Reasi :The Indian Army, in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation has launched transformative vocational training programs to empower the youth in the southern Pir Panjal region. Focused on high-demand trades such as welding, carpentry, and electrician skills, this initiative aims to address unemployment and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities in remote areas […]
Indian Army Conducts Motivational Lecture for Local Youth “How to Join Armed Force” at Palma, Rajouri
Rajouri : In a remarkable effort to empower and inspire the youth of Palma, Rajouri, a motivational lecture was delivered by a lady officer of the Indian Army. Organized as part of the Indian Army’s initiative to guide and uplift young minds, the event also marked the commencement of coaching classes for boys and girls aspiring […]
Mehbooba Mufti expresses concern over ecological impact of developmental projects in Kashmir
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed concern over the ecological impact of some developmental projects in Kashmir, saying development should not come at the cost of environment and resources. Mufti, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, raised an alarm over three projects — Rajouri-Baramulla […]
Three shops gutted on Mata Vaishno devi shrine track in Katra
Katra/Jammu: Three shops were gutted in a fire incident on the route to cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. The fire broke out in a shop at Churan Padika on the track and spread to other shops, they said. Police, personnel of fire service department and […]
Shutdown in Katra to protest Vaishno Devi ropeway project
Katra/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, observed a shutdown on Wednesday in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the cave shrine in Reasi district. Alleging that the ropeway would destroy the livelihoods of local business owners, the […]
Police thwart Congress’ march to Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, Jammu
Jammu: Police on Wednesday prevented Congress workers from marching to the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar and Jammu as part of a nationwide demonstration to highlight several issues, including BJP’s policy to “defend” Gautam Adani, its “utter failure” to maintain peace in Manipur, and restoration of statehooh to J-K. In Srinagar, the Congress workers assembled at […]
Chennai-born Indian-American crowned Miss India USA 2024
Washington: Chennai-born Indian American teenager Caitlin Sandra Neil has been crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. Caitlin, 19, is a second-year student at University of California, Davis. “I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community and focus on women’s empowerment and literacy,” Caitlin was quoted […]
Police foil J&K Congress’ march to Raj Bhavan seeking Adani’s arrest in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday prevented Congress workers from marching towards the Raj Bhavan here to protest against the BJP’s policy to “defend” billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, and its “utter failure” to maintain peace in Manipur. The Congress workers assembled at the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on MA Road here, officials said. […]
Punjab: Train services affected due to farmers’ ‘rail roko’ protest
Chandigarh: Train services in Punjab were affected as farmers squatted on rail tracks on Wednesday as part of their three-hour ‘Rail Roko’ protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. The call for the ‘rail roko’ was given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) […]
AAP to launch scheme for free treatment of elderly after winning Delhi polls: Kejriwal
New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday announced that ‘Sanjivni Yojna’ would be launched for free treatment of people aged above 60 years after his party returns to power in Delhi. Assembly polls in Delhi are due in February next year. Kejriwal said registration for the scheme will begin within two-three days. AAP volunteers would […]
