Embrace Millet cultivation to fight climate change: LG to farmers

Embrace Millet cultivation to fight climate change: LG to farmers

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Asking farmers to embrace Millet cultivation as a pathway to self-reliance and resilience against climate change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that it (Millet cultivation) would boost the confidence of marginal farmers in Jammu Kashmir and will also help in reducing risks associated with farming. After inaugurating the “National … Read more

Rs 3.22-Cr relief disbursed to Rajouri flood, landslide-hit families: CM

Rs 3.22-Cr relief disbursed to Rajouri flood, landslide-hit families: CM

‘403 roads, bridges proposed restoration at Rs 185 Cr; Rajouri power infra suffered Rs 27.99-Cr damage Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has disbursed around Rs 3.22 crore in relief among families affected by recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. He … Read more

Ruckus on opening day of J&K Assembly

Ruckus on opening day of J&K Assembly

BJP legislators protest over power tariff hike, daily‑wagers, storm into Well NC Congress counters with statehood slogans Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly began on Monday with noisy scenes as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged protests over power tariff hike and the regularization of daily‑wagers. As soon … Read more

40,672 posts vacant across deptt: Govt informs LA

Govt outlines measures for time-bound recruitment Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that 40,672 posts are vacant under the direct recruitment quota across various departments in the Union Territory. While responding to MLA Sajad Gani Lone and Irfan Hafiz Lone’s queries, the government stated that the vacancies … Read more

JJM implementation: House Panel recommends high‑level inquiries into irregularities

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The House Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, constituted to examine alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), has flagged widespread administrative, technical and execution‑related lapses in the programme and recommended a series of measures including high‑level inquiries and comprehensive physical and financial audits of … Read more

Lt Gen Mohit Seth to take over as GOC 16 Corps on Oct 1

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Lieutenant General Mohit Seth will take over as the General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, at Nagrota in Jammu on October 1. According to the details available, Lieutenant General Seth will succeed Lieutenant General P K Mishra, who will move to a new … Read more

Govt dismisses POCSO accused teacher at Kishtwar

Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a Teacher Grade-II from service, citing a case registered against him under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. According to a government order, the Government said it was satisfied, after considering … Read more

Ex-Grameen Bank Manager, others booked for fund ‘diversion’ under PMEGP

Srinagar, Sep 21 : The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday registered a case against a former branch manager of Grameen Bank for allegedly committing financial irregularities by misusing his official position. A spokesperson of the ACB said the anti-graft agency has registered an FIR against Arvind Saini, the former Reban branch head … Read more

Omar Govt Evading BJP’s Questions On J&K’s Issues: LoP Sunil Sharma

Omar Govt Evading BJP’s Questions On J&K’s Issues: LoP Sunil Sharma

Srinagar, Sep 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah government of wanting to evade the BJP’s questions on the people’s issues in the Union territory. Speaking to reporters after the assembly was adjourned for the day, Sharma said the BJP was playing its role … Read more

LG Sinha Calls Millets Key To Climate-Resilient Farming In J&K

LG Sinha Calls Millets Key To Climate-Resilient Farming In J&K

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Dialogue on Millets for Health: Building Healthy Ecosystems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems at SKUAST, Jammu. Expressing gratitude to Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali, popularly known as the “Millet Man of India” and Shri Umendra Dutt of Kheti Virasat Mission, the Lieutenant … Read more