Maharaja Hari Singh’s 131th birth anniversary celebrated across J&K

Maharaja Hari Singh’s 131th birth anniversary celebrated across J&K

Jammu Tawi: The 131st birth anniversary of the last Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with political and social groups holding programmes and paying tributes to the erstwhile ruler. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the Maharaja and said his ideals of public service, equality and inclusive … Read more

Three Khauf gang members held in Delhi

Three Khauf gang members held in Delhi

One accused wanted in 13 FIRs; SOG Jammu conducts operation Sarbjeet Singh Jammu Tawi, September 23: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu has arrested three alleged members of the Khauf gang from Delhi as part of its ongoing crackdown on organised criminal activities. Among those arrested is Karanjit Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar, … Read more

Public suffers ‘Inconvenience’ as key PWD posts lying vacant

Ajay Sharma Reasi, September 23: Several key posts in the Public Works Department (PWD) in Reasi and Katra have reportedly remained vacant for the past several months, with the department functioning through interim charge arrangements. According to reports, these vacant posts are impacting the execution of development and road-related works. Meanwhile, locals in the area … Read more

Satish Poonia is the new BJP in-charge of J&K

Reena Kashyap Co-incharge, Rajkumar gets Ladakh Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sept 23: The BJP on Wednesday announced new state in-charges and co-in-charges as part of a nationwide organizational reshuffle, naming senior leader Satish Poonia as the party’s in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Reena Kashyap of Himachal Pradesh as co-in-charge. For the Union Territory of … Read more

Banned books should not be kept in schools: CS

Srinagar, Sep 23: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday said checking of books is a regular process and that any banned books should not be kept in government schools. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Sheetal Nath Temple near Kral Khud, Dulloo was asked about reports of 42,000 books being banned … Read more

J&K Govt withdraws over 4,767 books containing objectionable content from colleges

Srinagar/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has withdrawn over 4,700 books, including banned ones, containing objectionable content from colleges across the Union territory after scanning nearly 2.2 million publications. In a written reply to a question in the assembly by Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) MLA from Langate, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, the government said it has examined … Read more

SOG Jammu Arrests 3 Alleged Khauf Gang Members From Delhi

SOG Jammu Arrests 3 Alleged Khauf Gang Members From Delhi

JAMMU, Sept 23: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu has arrested three alleged members of the Khauf gang from Delhi, including its key member Karanjit Singh alias “Gugga”, who is wanted in 13 FIRs, officials said on Wednesday. Karanjit Singh, son of Arjun Singh and a resident of Dablehar in R S Pura, was apprehended … Read more

J&K’s heritage priority finds a possible partner in Bhopal

J&K’s heritage priority finds a possible partner in Bhopal

J&K’s heritage priority finds a possible partner in Bhopal Rattan Singh Gill At a time when revival of cultural heritage has been identified as one of the priorities for Jammu and Kashmir’s future, the experience of the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal offers an interesting model for consideration. At a book-release function in Srinagar … Read more

Sinha urges youth to dream big, serve society and nation

Sinha urges youth to dream big, serve society and nation

Jammu Tawi, Sep 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to dream big and dedicate their lives to serving society and the nation, saying they are the first generation growing up with artificial intelligence (AI) as a companion and have the responsibility of shaping a future where humanity flourishes. Addressing a gathering … Read more

Govt examining issue of extension in amnesty scheme: CM

Govt examining issue of extension in amnesty scheme: CM

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining reintroducing or extending the amnesty scheme for power consumers. Replying to a question of MLA Vikram Randhawa during Question Hour, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Power portfolio, said the matter regarding reintroduction and extension of the … Read more