No constructive criticism, only allegations against govt: PM Modi

No constructive criticism, only allegations against govt: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said criticism is part of democracy, and gives it strength, but what the country witnessed during the last nine years was compulsive criticism by people who were not able to accept the world appreciating India’s potential and looking towards it with hope and expectation. The prime minister was replying […]

Strict security for PSL matches ordered

Strict security for PSL matches ordered

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Home Department has directed the police chiefs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Multan divisions to ensure tier-wise deployment of security personnel along with a bomb disposal squad with the motorcades of cricket teams and foreign officials. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) eighth edition 2023 is scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi, Lahore and […]

Death toll rises above 11,200 in Turkiye, Syria earthquake

Death toll rises above 11,200 in Turkiye, Syria earthquake

The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkiye and Syria rose above 11,200 on Wednesday as rescuers raced to save survivors trapped under debris in the winter cold. Officials and medics said 8,574 people had died in Turkiye and 2,662 in Syria from Monday’s 7.8-magnitude tremor, bringing the total to 11,236. Nearly 50,000 […]

238 Indian cities get 5G services: Ministry of Communication

238 Indian cities get 5G services: Ministry of Communication

The government has established a road map to make 5G services available in different parts of the country through rollout obligations, quoting a press release by the Ministry of Communications ANI reported. Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have started providing 5G services in the country from 1 October 2022, said a press release by the Ministry […]

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 08: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bajalta, Kuper, Kanna Shargal, Malhori Jaggir and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 09 from 10 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Jakh, Jogpur, Raika, Industry and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 09 from […]

JK set to see completion of JJM by June ‘23

JK set to see completion of JJM by June ‘23

CS conducts virtual tour of works; takes feedback from people JAMMU, FEBRUARY 08:  Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta conducted virtual tour of works taken up under the central flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across the UT of J&K. He interacted with public and officials of the department for taking first hand appraisal of […]

Commercial floriculture

Commercial floriculture

  Kashmir has a wide variety of flowers and most of them are yet to be taken to the level of commercial floriculture. In the past few years J&K administration is trying to give a huge push to commercial floriculture in the entire Jammu and Kashmir. Recently J&K Govt approved Rs 39 Cr mega project […]

Major reforms

Major reforms

The J & K administration is embarking on the path of reforms to make governance more visible and transparent. Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently said that these reforms have shown their impact on the ground. He said that there is substantial increase in project completions across Jammu and Kashmir. It has been possible […]

Huge earthquake kills more than 2,200 in Turkiye and Syria, bad weather worsens plight

Huge earthquake kills more than 2,200 in Turkiye and Syria, bad weather worsens plight

A huge earthquake killed more than 2,200 people and injured thousands more on Monday in Turkiye and northwest Syria, flattening apartment blocks and heaping more destruction on Syrian cities already devastated by years of war. The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit before sunrise in bitter winter weather, was the worst to strike Turkiye this century. […]