SRINAGAR, Feb 20: The longest railway tunnel of the country on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he flagged off the first electrified trains of the Kashmir valley. “Prime Minister Modi was present in Jammu and he virtually flagged off two electrified trains simultaneously— one from […]
KATHUA, Feb 20: Three construction workers and the driver of a load carrier were rescued after they were trapped in a swollen river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. The four people had gone for work on the construction of a bridge over Ujh river near Kathua town but were caught […]
JAMMU, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was abrogated in 2019, was the biggest hurdle in the development of the erstwhile state. Modi also said that after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir, which is now a Union Territory, […]
JAMMU, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched several development projects in Jammu on Tuesday slammed the opposition, saying that the region, now a Union Territory, had to “bear the brunt of dynastic politics” for decades. Addressing a mass gathering here, PM Modi said that the political parties who have indulged in dynastic politics […]
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday while showering praises on the Prime Minister Narendera Modi said that gone are the days when hartal calendars would be issued from the neighbouring country as J&K is following the calendars issued by schools and Universities now.Addressing the massive crowd at Moulana Azad Stadium Jammu, where […]
Srinagar: Amid the gusty winds, the Tourism department Kashmir in unison with Kashmir House Boat Association (KHBOA) rescued several stranded tourists from houseboats, scheduled with onward flights and checkouts. Chairman Kashmir House Boat Association (KHBOA), Manzoor Ahmad Pakthoon, informed that due to the adverse weather conditions, tourists staying in houseboats were not able to move […]
Budgam: An unidentified body was recovered in Sanzipora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Official sources told that the body of the man was found by locals who accordingly informed the police. He said that the body has been recovered from the spot, and his identification is being ascertained. Police have taken cognizance […]
Srinagar: Gulmarg and higher reaches in Kashmir Valley massed a plenty of snow with world famous skiing resort recording nearly 3-ft of it in 48 hours till this morning, officials said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told that plains largely received rainfall with Srinagar recording 41.4mm in two days including 29.0mm in 24 […]
SRINAGAR: The Home Department has referred 4022 vacancies of constables in JK Police, to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), an official statement said. Pertinently, the posts of Constables in JK Police were last advertised in the year 2019 and now about 4022 posts are being advertised, which shall result in strengthening of […]
In every district of Jammu and Kashmir the administration is working on MGNREGA Convergence Plan. Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal discussed MGNREGA Convergence Plan 2024-25 The focus of the discussion centered on creating public assets for the overall advancement of the district. Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Dr. Bashir Ahmad provided a comprehensive overview of the […]