Rupee rises 16 paise to close at 85.39 against US dollar
MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated 16 paise to close at 85.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a decline in the American currency in the overseas market and a weak tone in crude oil prices. Forex traders said Asian currencies, including the rupee, gained ground on renewed hopes of trade deals with the US. […]
CM Omar Abdullah urges youth to lead J&K’s transformation
Addresses 6th Convocation of SKUAST-Kashmir, hails agriculture as backbone of J&K’s identity SRINAGAR, : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of transformation — economically, socially and politically — and called upon the youth to become active contributors to this change through service, innovation and leadership. He was […]
Induction Training for newly placed Headmasters of Jammu Division concludes
JAMMU,: A three day Induction Training Programme for 282 newly placed Headmasters of Jammu Division concluded today at Government Polytechnic College, Jammu. The programme, held from 2nd to 4th July 2025, was organized by the School Leadership Academy of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) J&K, Jammu in collaboration with DIET Jammu, aligning […]
DMRRR organises mock exercises on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Anantnag, Kulgam
SRINAGAR: Intensifying efforts towards addressing the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) hazard in Jammu & Kashmir, mock exercises on GLOF disaster scenario were organized by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation& Reconstruction (DMRRR) under the chairpersonship of Principal Secretary, DMRRR, Chandraker Bharti, in Anantnag and Kulgam districts having high risk Glacial Lakes. These exercises […]
Mission Director JJM asks district project units to expedite creation of Dashboards
SRINAGAR,: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today convened a review meeting regarding working of District Project Management Units (DPMUs) of J&K through virtual mode. The meeting was attended by Technical Advisor Kashmir and Jammu along with Technical Officers and I/C DPMUs. The Mission Director was informed that creation of IDs for […]
DC Budgam conducts spot assessment of Ashura arrangements at Beheshte Zehra Park
Stresses coordinated efforts for smooth observance of the processions BUDGAM,: In view of the forthcoming observance of Ashura (10th Muharram-ul-haram), Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today conducted a comprehensive review and on-spot assessment of arrangements at Beheshte Zehra Park Budgam -a key congregation site for mourners in the district. During the inspection, […]
Treasury office Kulgam organizes orientation programme on SNA-SPARSH (Phase-2nd) for left out DDOs
KULGAM, : District Treasury Office Kulgam, on the directions of the Finance department J&K, conducted the orientation programme on the Single Nodal Account Samyochit Pronali Aakakrit Shigr Hastantaran (SNA-SPARSH) model for efficient management of funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) for DDOs who could not participate in the 1st phase. The programme was attended by […]
DDC Bandipora reviews progress of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
BANDIPORA,: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district. The scheme, launched by the Government of India in July 2021, aims to enhance the quality and reliability of power supply to consumers […]
China used India-Pak conflict as ‘live lab’ used strategy of killing by ‘borrowed knife’
NEW DELHI: China used the four-day India-Pakistan conflict in May like a “live lab” to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad, in line with the ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a “borrowed knife”, Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen. Rahul R Singh said on Friday. […]
New Timings announced for District Courts Of Jammu Division from July 7
New Timings announced for District Courts Of Jammu Division from July 7
