DC reviews maintenance work on Kishtwar-Paddar Road ahead of Machail Yatra-2025

KISHTWAR,: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing maintenance works on the Kishtwar–Paddar Road in preparation for the upcoming Shri Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025. During the meeting, the DC was apprised that huge building construction material has been dumped on the Kishtwar-Paddar Road by the public, causing nuisance […]

Preparations to elect management committees of Cooperative Societies start in Kishtwar

KISHTWAR, A meeting regarding to review preparedness for elections to elect the Managing Committees of Cooperative Societies in District Kishtwar was held today in the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Rev) Mohammad Idrees Lone, who is also the Election Authority for Cooperative Elections 2025. The meeting was attended by the Dy. Registrar Cooperative Societies Mirza […]

Director Horticulture Jammu reviews developmental activities in District Poonch

POONCH:   Director Horticulture Jammu Chaman Lal Sharma today undertook a comprehensive tour of District Poonch to assess the implementation of the departmental schemes and review on-ground developmental activities aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in the region. He visited multiple farmers’ orchards across   Poonch, Lassana,  Harni and other blocks  and interacted with orchardists and took […]

DIPR artists, students present theme based Cultural program at GHSS Gharota

JAMMU,: The Cultural Unit of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu conducted a Cultural Awareness Programme titled ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Say No to Drugs) at Shaheed RFN. Sham Singh Langeh Government Higher Secondary School Gharota Jammu. The aim of this initiative was to enhance awareness regarding the detrimental effects of drug abuse […]

GDC Ramkote observes Anti Terrorism Day

KATHUA, : The NSS Unit of Government Degree College Ramkote observed Anti Terrorism Day by organising a Poster Making Competition today on the theme “Say No to Terrorism”. The event was organised under the guidance of the College Principal Dr. Rakesh Kumar Koul to raise awareness among students about the devastating impact of terrorism, honour […]

Gold rallies Rs 1,910 to Rs 98,450/10 g amid global uncertainty

NEW DELHI: Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,910 to Rs 98,450 per 10 grams in the national capital as rising global uncertainties triggered a fresh wave of safe-haven buying. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 96,540 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Gold […]

Agniveer from Himachal dies in landslide in Kargil

Dharharamshala : A 25-year-old Agniveer from Himachal Pradesh died in a landslide while he was on duty in the Drass sector of Kargil, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, Naveen Kumar (25) was serving with the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and lost his life in a landslide on May 20. The mortal remains of […]

PDP leader condemns NC for ‘resolution’ demanding special status to J&K in party meet

SRINAGAR: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Wednesday hit out at the National Conference (NC), saying it had passed resolutions for the restoration of special status and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in a party meeting instead of the legislative assembly. “So, the National Conference, armed with a brute mandate of 50 MLAs, […]