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Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: On the occasion of the 80th birth anniversary of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra (PVC), Posthumous)), Indian Army pays a solemn tribute to his indomitable spirit by preserving his room at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar, as 'PVC Abode' - a museum dedicated to his legacy. Flying Officer Sekhon laid down his life while valiantly defending the Srinagar Airfield during the 1971 War, becoming the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the "Param Vir ...Read More >
Jammu , July 17 : Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister NarendraModi has established India as a powerful and secure nation, capable of responding decisively to any threat. Referring to past terrorist attacks, Shah said that following the attack in Uri, the Modi government conducted a surgical strike, and in response to the Pulwama attack, it carried out an air strike. He also mentioned that after the Pahalgam incident, India launched Ope ...Read More >
JAMMU, JULY 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted an on-site review of the ongoing restoration and development works at the historic Mubarak Mandi Complex, underscoring the need to enhance its cultural and heritage value for public engagement. Accompanied by Advisor to the CM, NasirAslamWani, and Jammu East MLA YudhvirSethi, the Chief Minister toured the heritage site and received a detailed briefing on the multi-phase restoration project aimed at reviving the architectural legacy of ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 17: In a significant step toward supporting the welfare of armed forces personnel, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has approved the establishment of the Lieutenant Governor's SainikSahayta Kendra (LGSSK). This newly constituted institutional mechanism is designed to facilitate the redressal of civilian grievances of serving soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. The initiative, formalised under Government Order No. 933-JK(GAD) of 2025 ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday extended his congratulations to senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Speaking to the media during his visit to Samba district, Omar said the role of an LG in a sensitive region like Ladakh comes with its own unique set of challenges. "Congratulations to Kavinder Gupta ji on becoming the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. But I must say, it's not going to be an easy task. Working in ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Thursday said that the government is committed to prioritising inclusive development, education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities to uplift tribal communities.Javed Rana was speaking during a meeting convened to discuss collaborative initiative of Forest and Tribal Affairs Departments to promote eco-friendly tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on skill development training for tribal you ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 17: The Congress Party has announced a mass protest campaign demanding the granting of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. As part of this initiative, the party plans to gherao the Parliament on July 22, alongside protests in front of the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar and Jammu.Addressing a press conference here, JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra said, "Congress will hold a protest march to the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on July 19 and in Jammu on July 20. Following these protests, there will ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir president Sat Sharma on Thursday announced the state office bearers for the Union Territory, after consultation with the party's national president Jagat Prakash Nadda.As per a statement issued here, Adv Sunil Sethi has been nominated as the Chief Spokesperson for BJP Jammu & Kashmir.Bharat Bhushan (Bodhi), Priya Sethi, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, Rajeev Charak, Rakesh Mahajan, Rekha Mahajan, Rashpal Verma and Dr Shehnaz Ganai have been nomi ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Thursday hit out at the Congress party for its "sudden concern" over Jammu & Kashmir's statehood, calling it a case of "boiling stale curry for political heat"."Congress is once again trying to cook its political bread over a border state, after decades of keeping J&K trapped in boycott politics, dynastic rule, and separatist appeasement," he said in a statement issued here.Chugh added, "Only Prime Minister Na ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 17: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has strongly opposed any move to dilute Urdu as a mandatory qualification for Naib Tehsildar posts in Jammu & Kashmir, terming the language historically rooted and administratively essential.AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, in a statement issued here, said Urdu has been the official language of J&K since the Dogra era and continues to be in revenue records, judicial work and official communication. "Removing Urdu from the eligibility criteria under ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road proje ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: In a major outreach effort to enhance access to essential government services, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Srinagar will deploy a Mobile Passport Van in Kargil from July 21 to July 25.As per a statement issued here, part of the Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, the initiative is designed to deliver transparent, timely and citizen-friendly passport services to remote and underserved areas. According to B.S. Raw ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: Following the assault on a female doctor, junior doctors at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), Jammu, continued their strike for the second consecutive day on Thursday, demanding the immediate arrest of those involved in the attack. They said the strike would continue until the culprits are brought to justice.On Wednesday, a junior doctor was physically assaulted by an attendant of Narinder Sharma, a resident of Rehari, who had died during treatment at the hospit ...Read More >
Jammu, July 17: 'Diverse Colours of Jammu and Kashmir', a unique dance-based presentation of Natrang Jammu was showcased here Thursday at IIT Jammu in connection with 10th National Conference on Computer Vision Patron Image processing and Graphics (NCVPRIPG-25) organised by IIT Jammu.According to a statement issued here, conceived, designed and directed by Padamshree Balwant Thakur this mind-blowing presentation mesmerised everyone with highly electrifying performance. This unique dance show aim ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 15: In a tragic road accident in Doda district, seven people lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries, four of them critically, after an overloaded passenger minibus plunged into a deep gorge near Bhart village on Tuesday. The accident occurred approximately 25 kilometers from the Doda district headquarters. According to officials, the vehicle was carrying 24 passengers when it lost control and skidded off the road. Three people died on the spot, while four others succum ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art 120 bedded additional block of Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar. The Chief Minister inspected the new facility, including operation theatres, ramps, staircases, and wards, and interacted with hospital staff and faculty. Speaking at the event, he said that a fire incident in 2022 had impacted the hospital, significantly reducing its original capacity. He recalled that the hospital had continue ...Read More >
Jammu, July 14: The 28 MLAs of Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday held a protest demonstration demanding revocation of the government order mandating Urdu as a compulsory language for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment examination. BJP MLAs assembled outside the civil secretariat at Jammu and held a protest terming the step as an injustice with the youth of Jammu region. The MLAs of the saffron party arrived at the Civil Secretariat in the morning and staged a dharna, calling the order discriminatory ...Read More >
Baramulla, July 14: Two more bodies were recovered on Monday from the Gantamulla Power Canal in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, concluding a 36 hour long massive search operation launched after a tragic drowning incident on Sunday. The death toll in the incident has risen to three.The bodies of Ahmad Bin Khalid, 12, son of Khalid Mehraj Shah of Hyderpora Srinagar, and Mehnaz Rashid Shah, 40, son of Abdul Rashid Shah of Khanyar Srinagar, were recovered today by teams from SDRF Baramulla and C ...Read More >
Kishtwar, July 14: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma Monday presided over a Workshop cum District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) Review Meeting to assess the implementation of National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) in the district.A statement issued here said that at the outset, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rajinder Kumar highlighted the anti-tobacco measures launched in the district. He also discussed key components of the NTCP, including the prohibition of smoking in public place ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 14: The President of India on Monday appointed senior BJP leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Gupta, a veteran political figure, who earlier served as Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and later as Deputy Chief Minister during the PDP-BJP coalition government in 2018. The appointment comes following the resignation of Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.), who served as the Lieutenant Go ...Read More >
Srinagar , July 14 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday trained guns at the JK police for trying to stop him from reciting Fatiha (prayers) in the memory of 22 "martyrs" who were killed for protesting against Maharaja Hari Singh's rule. "We are nobody's slaves," Abdullah asserted, adding that he must be informed under which law he was stopped from visiting the Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar's Naqshband Sahib. The Jammu and Kashmir CM said that despite attempts to stop him, he ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 14: A day after Jammu and Kashmir observed Martyrs' Day amid curbs and political restrictions, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with senior party leaders, are on their way to Mazaar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar to pay homage to the martyrs of July 13, 1931. The top JKNC leadership is expected to offer prayers and floral tributes at the historic graveyard, reaffirming the party's deep-rooted commitment to th ...Read More >
Katra, July 13: In a significant step toward promoting spiritual development and preserving cultural heritage, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has dedicated five newly constructed temples to the public across Reasi district. The decision was approved during the 75th Meeting of the Board, chaired by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of the Shrine Board.In addition to the dedication of these temples, the Board has also approved the con ...Read More >
SRINAGAR JULY 12:- A meeting of District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) was today held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the performance of the Banks and sponsoring Departments under various Government initiatives and flagship schemes for financial year 2024-25. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner/Chairman DLRC/DCC took a detailed review and sector wise perform ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 12: In a significant move to combat the Drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately 1 crore and 3 lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property- comprising two-storeyed residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Mir Romaan S/o Mohammad Hashim Mir R/o Aali Masjid Eidgah area, who is involved in case FIR No.136 /2024 u/ ...Read More >
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