Constitution Day observed across J&K, Ladakh

Nov 29, 2021, at 05:04 am

Jammu/IBNS: The 72nd ‘Constitution Day’ was celebrated Friday in the High Court (HC) of J&K and Ladakh, all district courts, and the J&K Judicial Academy.

Under Sehat-PMJAY, 2.44 lakh get free treatment in J&K

Oct 29, 2021, at 09:33 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Over 2.44 lakh patients in Jammu and Kashmir have received free treatment under the government’s Sehat-PMJAY scheme since its implementation 10 months ago.

Eight lakh smart meters to be installed in J&K by 2023

Oct 26, 2021, at 05:19 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Administrative Council (AC) met Wednesday under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and authorised the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (JPDCL) and the Kashmir Distribution Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) to implement the smart metering project.

Kashmir Chief Secretary reviews centrally sponsored schemes of H&UD department

Oct 15, 2021, at 02:25 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kuar Mehta Tuesday reviewed the centrally sponsored schemes (CSSs) of  Housing & Urban Development- AMRUT, Swacch Bharat Mission and PM Svanidhi, as they are nearing saturation point.

Government has initiated several measures to promote Handicrafts, Handloom sectors: MoS Textiles

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:36 am

Anantnag/IBNS: Union Minister of State for Textiles and Railways Darshana Vikram Jardosh said the Centre is taking multiple measures for the revival and development of handicrafts and handloom sectors.

Benefits of development will reach all sections of society: Kashmir LG

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:29 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that the government was putting in every effort to ensure that the benefits of development reach all sections of society.

J&K develops single portal to facilitate citizens

Sep 21, 2021, at 05:43 pm

Jammu/IBNS: The residents of J&K would soon be able to access all government websites, portals and citizen-centric services from a one in all site.

Sufficient water in J&K, efficient water governance needed: Prof Shakeel Romshoo

Sep 21, 2021, at 05:28 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir will have no water problem till 2060 but we need to work on making water governance efficient, said Prof Shakeel Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University of Science and Technology.

After Purple Revolution, farmers now reap benefits of marigold cultivation in Bhadarwah, Kashmir

Sep 21, 2021, at 05:55 am

Bhadarwah/IBNS: After successful venturing into exotic lavender farming, which brought the Purple Revolution in Bhadarwah, now it is the turn of marigold which has been rapidly changing the fortunes of about 500 families. 

Government committed to return, rehab of displaced communities: Kashmir LG says at 'Awaam Ki Awaaz'

Sep 21, 2021, at 05:35 am

Srinagar/IBNS: In this month’s episode of 'Awaam ki Awaaz', Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke on the need for rehabilitation of the displaced communities from the valley.

LAWDA installs LED display units on peripheries of Dal Lake

Sep 19, 2021, at 02:11 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority, Srinagar through its mechanical engineering wing, has initiated the process of installation of LED display units on various prime locations on the periphery of the Dal Lake.

Kashmir LG pushes for making J&K’s firefighters best in India

Sep 18, 2021, at 05:02 am

Udhampur/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Passing-out  Parade of 669 cadets of J&K Fire and Emergency Services at SKPA, Udhampur.

Workshop on digital payments under Digital India Mission held in Srinagar

Sep 15, 2021, at 05:53 am

Srinagar: Additional Chief Secretary Finance Department, Atal Dulloo, today attended a day-long workshop on Digital Payments under Government of India ‘Digital India Mission’ organized by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Government of India and Finance Department, J&K Government here at SKICC.

J&K marching ahead in granting due rights to tribal community: LG

Sep 15, 2021, at 05:36 am

Srinagar: In a historic step that has the potential to transform the lives of members of the deprived tribal communities in J&K, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over “individual and community rights certificates” to the beneficiaries of Gujjar-Bakerwal, Gaddi-Sippi communities under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Jammu and Kashmir achieves 100 per cent metering of electricity feeders

Sep 11, 2021, at 11:56 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir administration has completed metering of all electricity feeders in the Union Territory, a system that will automatically communicate energy data with the national and J&K portals.

Kashmir: Life remains affected due to restrictions post-Geelani's death

Sep 03, 2021, at 07:52 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Even though the situation remained by and large peaceful after the death of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Wednesday night, strict restrictions continued for the second day on Friday in the Kashmir valley.

J&K is close to my heart: Manoj Sinha

Jul 08, 2021, at 04:33 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is close to his heart and that the well-being of all the citizens was his first and foremost duty and mission.

Kashmir: LG for robust public distribution system in UT

Jul 02, 2021, at 01:46 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The J&K government is taking strides in ensuring food security for the residents of the UT through availability, supply chain management and streamlining the distribution of food grains,  besides moving towards 100 per cent Aadhaar seeding of the beneficiaries under various schemes, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

COVID-19: Restrictions recur in parts of Kashmir

Jun 19, 2021, at 12:53 am

Srinagar/UNI: Streets again wore a deserted look as restrictions on the movement of people and transportation were re-imposed on Friday to curtail the spread of COVID-19 virus in parts of Kashmir valley.

Agree with Mamata, Opposition needs to unite to protect democracy: Mehbooba

Apr 01, 2021, at 06:31 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said that she agrees with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that opposition parties need to unite against the BJP.

J&K: Soldier martyred, two militants killed in Shopian encounter

Mar 28, 2021, at 02:09 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Two unidentified militants were killed and a soldier was martyred in an encounter which ensued on late Saturday evening during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, a defence ministry spokesman said on Sunday.

Man injured by unidentified gunmen in Srinagar

Feb 18, 2021, at 02:07 am

Srinagar/UNI: A man was injured when unidentified gunmen fired at him in the summer capital, Srinagar, on Wednesday evening.

J&K: Mehbooba’s close aide Mansoor Hussain quits PDP

Feb 17, 2021, at 01:24 am

Srinagar/UNI: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s close aide and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mansoor Hussain Sohrawardhy on Tuesday reportedly resigned from the primary membership of the party, citing ‘strong political and personal reasons’.

Amy pilot killed as helicopter crash-lands in J&K

Jan 26, 2021, at 05:40 am

Srinagar/IBNS: An army pilot was killed after his helicopter crash-landed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday, reports said.

Fresh avalanche warning issued for higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 05, 2021, at 01:18 am

Srinagar/UNI: A fresh avalanche warning has been issued during the next 24 hours for the upper reaches in Jammu and Kashmir, where light to moderate snow and rain has been predicted till Tuesday.

Fight me politically, not through NIA, CBI, ED: Mehbooba Mufti

Dec 24, 2020, at 01:32 am

Srinagar/UNI: Accusing BJP-led centre of terrorizing her family and friends in the name of investigation, former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said that "the saffron party should fight with her politically and not through NIA, CBI and ED."

J&K: 50 pc turnout in 4th phase of DDC election

Dec 08, 2020, at 01:59 am

Srinagar/UNI: Over 50 per cent electorate exercised their franchise in 34 constituencies on Monday during the fourth phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Forest Rights Act in J&K: CS chairs maiden meeting of monitoring committee

Dec 05, 2020, at 10:19 pm

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired the maiden meeting of the UT-level Monitoring Committee, constituted under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 which was recently made applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Revenue, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Rural Development, and Tribal Affairs, besides Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) participated in the meeting, an official handout said.

48.62pc votes polled in 2nd phase of DDC elections in J&K

Dec 02, 2020, at 01:36 am

Srinagar/UNI: Around 48.62 per cent votes were polled on Tuesday in 43 constituencies during the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir amid tight security arrangements.

J&K: Fire in Shopian district hospital, no casualty reported

Nov 22, 2020, at 04:30 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Fire broke out in the old building of District hospital, Shopian in south Kashmir, in the wee hours of Sunday, official sources said.