SEOUL: The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula, the US Navy said on Tuesday, amid tensions over North Korea’s missile launches and concerns that it could soon resume testing nuclear weapons. “The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is conducting bilateral operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force in […]
The J & K administration in the recent past has taken slew of measures to improve the quality of education for those students who cannot afford to go to the private educational institutions. Recently J&K government said that to provide quality education along with monetarily support to the girls of weaker sections of society, 59 […]
Rains lashed Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu, bringing relief to the people from weeks of hot and dry conditions. The weatherman has forecast more light to moderate rains in next 24 hours as well as another rain spell of similar intensity on April 20-21. “As expected, light to moderate rain occurred at many places […]
In wake of the deficient rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir in the past over one month, the experts here have suggested the farmers to take all the necessary steps to ensure that their crops are not damaged, which would lead to huge losses to them. The orchardists have been advised to take all the necessary […]
Jashn-e-Gurez to start from April 14 to 18 Gurez Valley in Bandipora is all set to witness record breaking tourists this year, an official said on Tuesday. Known for its beauty, vast forests, pastures, and green meadows with a serene environment, Gurez is emerging again as a tourist hotspot after being off the limits […]
SRINAGAR, APRIL 12: In order to review the steps being taken for beautification of Boulevard road, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today convened a meeting of all the concerned agencies. Pertinent to mention that Chief Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Shri Arun Kumar Mehta had visited the Dal Lake area and issued instructions […]
JAMMU, APRIL 12: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is a poverty reduction measure in which government subsidies and other benefits are given directly to the poor in their bank accounts instead of cash. Similarly financial Inclusion is a method of offering banking and financial services to individuals. It aims to include everybody in society by giving […]
Visits far flung areas of Kangan to assess outreach of free Dish service GANDERBAL, APRIL 12: Union Secretary, Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Apurva Chandra, today visited far flung areas of Kangan Sub Division to assess outreach of DD Free Dish in the area. During the visit, Union Secretary was accompanied by Joint Secretary, Union Ministry […]
Jammu and Kashmir recorded eight new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a day after there was zero number of infections and deaths related to it, officials said on Tuesday. They said that while five cases were reported from Srinagar and two from Baramulla, Jammu district registered one case after a week. So far […]
With India reporting two cases of new XE variant, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said it is unlikely to cause a new wave of Covid-19. “The new variant is not a cause of concern for us and there is no need to worry about it,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul […]