Snow brings respite from shivering cold conditions in Kashmir

Snow brings respite from shivering cold conditions in Kashmir

Srinagar: Kashmir Valley on Saturday received fresh snowfall, bringing respite from shivering cold conditions after nearly a fortnight as a significant increase was recorded in night temperatures with the mercury settling at minus 2.0°C in Srinagar. A meteorological department official told that Gulmarg, the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, recorded the highest […]

Admin extends high-speed internet ban in J-K, again

Admin extends high-speed internet ban in J-K, again

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday issued an order for the extension of the ban on high-speed internet services 2G in J-K till 6 February 2021. According to an order issued by the Government of J-K, Home department, under number Home-02 (TSTS) of 2021, dated 22 January reads that the internet speed shall be […]

Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30 approved

Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30 approved

Project Appraisal and Evaluation Committees, Land Allotment Committees to be constituted to scrutinize and finalize industrial land allotment within 30, 45 days respectively Big boost to industrial growth in J&K in tandem with recently announced Industrial Incentives Package JAMMU, JANUARY 22:  The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj […]

Lt Governor visits Central University of Jammu

Lt Governor visits Central University of Jammu

“Youth is the agent of change. With transformation of youngsters into knowledge powerhouse, the entire country can be transformed”: Lt Governor New Education Policy to ensure the coming generation is given opportunity to take up new and innovative challenges to create AatmaNirbhar Bharat, says the LG Terms teachers’ role as most crucial; asks them to […]

Implementation of Forest Rights Act: Forest Department hosts training for frontline staff

Implementation of Forest Rights Act: Forest Department hosts training for frontline staff

JAMMU, JANUARY 22: The two day training and capacity building programme for forest guards organised by J&K Forest Department, regarding implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006 concluded today. Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF, Dr. Mohit Gera, inaugurated the training the other Day held at   Forest Information Centre, Bikram Chowk. Around 100 Forest Guards […]

Centre’s ‘Rethink’ Offer Rejected, Farmers Firm On Stepping Up Protests

Centre’s ‘Rethink’ Offer Rejected, Farmers Firm On Stepping Up Protests

Farmers have decided to intensify their protests after rejecting the government’s offer to keep implementation of the three farm laws on hold for 18 months. After a daylong deliberation on Thursday saw farmers firm up their resolve, many farmer leaders have stepped up their interface with their brethren in various parts of the country. Ashok Dhawale, national […]

Pakistan launch preparation for SA Test with extensive training session

Pakistan launch preparation for SA Test with extensive training session

KARACHI: The new-look Pakistan cricket squad began its preparations for next week’s first Test against South Africa with an extensive practice session here at the National Stadium on Thursday. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, batting coach Younis Khan and bowling coach Waqar Younis were joined by ex-Pakistan greats Mohammad Yousuf, Saqlain Mushtaq and ex-New Zealand player Grant […]