Man accused of stealing paraded on Jammu streets with shoe garland amid cheers; inquiry ordered
JAMMU: A man accused of robbing a patient’s attendant was paraded on the streets here with his hands tied and shoes garlanded around the neck and briefly made to sit on a moving police vehicle’s bonnet after getting caught outside a city hospital on Tuesday, an official said. Condemning the incident, Jammu’s Senior Superintendent of […]
EPFO member may soon be able to withdraw EPF money through ATMs, UPI directly
NEW DELHI: Retirement fund body EPFO subscribers may soon be able to withdraw their employees’ provident fund (EPF) directly from their accounts through ATMs or other modes like UPI after linking their bank accounts with EPF. A highly placed source said the labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the […]
Rain halts play as England race to 181/0 chasing 371 in first Test
LEEDS: Rain halted play in the second session between India and England on the fifth and final day of the opening Test here on Tuesday with the hosts reaching 181 for no loss in pursuit of 371. England need another 190 runs to win the first Test as their openers Ben Duckett (105 not out) […]
CM Omar Abdullah says ready to recommend dissolution of J&K Assembly if statehood is restored
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he has no objections if the Legislative Assembly has to be dissolved and fresh elections are to be conducted after statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir. “I have read in a newspaper that statehood will be restored but assembly elections would have to be held afresh. […]
CS Atal Dulloo pushes forward J&K’s IT revolution with BISAG-N
SRINAGAR,: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess progress on various digital initiatives spearheaded by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) across the government departments. The meeting besides the Administrative Heads was attended by DG, Planning; Commissioner, State Taxes; Director, Employment; MD, JKTDC; CEO, JaKeGA; IT […]
AIDS victims deserve compassion, not condemnation: Sakeena Itoo
Flags off mobile ICTC Vans of J&K AIDS Control Society at Srinagar SRINAGAR, : Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, flagged off Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) Vans of Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) here today. The initiative was aimed to strengthen the healthcare outreach […]
“Quicker the ceasefire is done, the better it is,” says CM Omar Abdullah on Israel-Iran ceasefire
Gulmarg : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that “the quicker the ceasefire is done, the better it is,” after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Abdullah expressed relief over the move, highlighting the heavy destruction caused during the 11-day conflict. He also expressed concern for […]
Conduct of Medical Patrol To Extend Healthcare Support In Remote Areas at Nagalban, Poonch
Poonch: As part of its ongoing commitment to serve remote communities and strengthen civil-military relations, the Indian Army conducted a Medical Patrol in the remote village of Nagalban, located in the Poonch District. This initiative was aimed at providing essential medical care to underserved populations residing in border and far-flung areas where access to basic […]
Organised an Awareness Lecture On The “Importance of Education In Life” At Sauni And Alal Darra, Rajouri
Rajouri:In continuation of its commitment to strengthening bonds with local communities under the AWAM outreach initiative, the Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on the “Importance of Education in Life” at Sauni and Alal Darra in Rajouri District. The primary objective of the event was to enlighten students and local residents about the value of […]
Restoration of statehood not favour but right of people of J&K: Apni Party chief
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday strongly advocated for restoration of statehood to J&K, saying it is not a favour to people but their right which was snatched from them in August 2019. He also expressed confidence that the pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in […]
