JAMMU, MARCH 17: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review progress of electric buses project of Jammu Smart City Mission in which CEO Rahul Yadav gave a detailed overview on progress made on the project so far. Divisional Commissioner asked Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi to clear bottlenecks and hand over […]
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: The whooping budget of Rs 1,18,500 crore for Jammu & Kashmir for the financial year 2023-24 has special focus on employment generation, women empowerment and social inclusion. The total budget estimates for the fiscal is Rs. 1,18,500 crore, of which, developmental expenditure is of the order of Rs. 41,491 crore. “The capital […]
New Delhi: Opposition MPs, on Thursday, staged a protest demonstration outside Parliament by forming a human chain. They renewed their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the Adani issue. Displaying placards, the protesting MPs from different political parties shouted slogans against the Modi Government. The human chain was formed in the wake […]
LAHORE: Pakistan’s veteran Aleem Dar stepped down on Thursday from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after officiating in a record number of international cricket matches during his distinguished career. The 58-year-old stood in 144 Tests and 222 ODIs — both world records — in addition to 69 T20 Internationals. “The veteran umpire [Aleem] Dar […]
TOKYO: Japan and South Korea announced relaxed trade controls and a return of frequent reciprocal visits on Thursday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol visits Tokyo on a trip intended to rebuild ties between the neighbours. For years, the two countries have been locked in a bitter spat over wartime forced labour. But since his election […]
Srinagar: A moving soil excavator rolled down into Chenab river in Doda district this morning causing apprehension about the death of driver even as a rescue operation is underway at the site. An official said that a soil excavator (JCB) rolled down into river Chenab at Shiva Dal Pul near Prem Nagar in Doda this […]
SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Meteorological office on Friday predicted rain, thunderstorm at scattered places in plains while snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. Intermittent rain, thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March 18 to March 20, the MeT office said […]
In the first two months of this year 2.5 lac tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir and the footfall is going to increase. Recently Secretary Tourism said that J & K is an all season tourist destination and the government needs to uplift to tap its potential fully. He was recently reviewing departmental working and […]
Two Indian Army officers, a pilot and a co-pilot, were killed after an army helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, army officials said. The deceased have been identified as Lt Col. VVVB Reddy and Major Jayanth A. “With regret, we inform that the pilot and the co-pilot of the helicopter, lost their lives in […]
JAMMU, MARCH 16: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL,Jammu has informed that the power supply to Greater Kailash, Birpur Complex, Seora, Kanal and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 17 from 8 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Pranoo, Bhalla, Khellani, Tensna, PHE and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on March […]