October 22, 2024 9:48 AM October 22, 2024 9:48 AM

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Farooq Abdullah condemns Pakistan for terror Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has lashed out at Pakistan for perpetrating terror attacks in the union territory.   Dr. Abdullah was speaking to media in Srinagar yesterday following the killing of seven innocent civilians by terrorists at Gagangir in Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district.   Dr. Abdullah said Islamabad will have to stop terror incidents in J&K if it wants to have friendly relations with India. He said ...

August 25, 2024 1:31 PM August 25, 2024 1:31 PM

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J&K: District Election Officer Saloni Rai Launches Mega SVEEP Rally for Voter Awareness in Udhampur

In Jammu and Kashmir, to promote voter awareness, District Election Officer Udhampur, Saloni Rai, flagged off a mega rally under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign from the DC Office Complex yesterday.   Our Jammu correspondent reports that senior district administration officers, representatives from various departments, students, and staff members from different educational institutions participated in the awareness event. The rally travelled through ...

June 13, 2024 6:50 PM June 13, 2024 6:50 PM

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MEA rejects references to J&K in China-Pak joint statement

India has categorically rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a recent joint statement issued by China and Pakistan on 7th June. Responding to media queries, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said  Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India. He added that no other country has the 'locus standi' to comment on the issue.   The spokesperson said the same joint statement also mentions activities and projects ...

June 13, 2024 6:19 PM June 13, 2024 6:19 PM

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J&K: Security forces intensify search operations in Doda after encounter

In Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces have intensified search operations in the Kota Top area of Gandoh in the Doda district, following an exchange of fire with terrorists, in which a Special Operations Group (SOG) constable was injured last night. Efforts to locate the terrorists have been ramped up, with forces combing the jungles and implementing heightened security measures.   Following the last night's encounter, the Police released sketches of four terrorists believed to be hiding...

June 13, 2024 10:11 AM June 13, 2024 10:11 AM

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Won’t rest till we root out terrorism from J&K soil: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called upon the members of the artist community to play their part against terrorism. Lt Governor was addressing the artists at the Jashn-e-Bahar Traditional Folk Festival at Tagore Hall in Srinagar.      The Lieutenant Governor said we must stand united in the fight against terrorism. He expressed full faith in Police and Security forces and said that they are working round the clock and will ensure a safe and secure environment for the peop...

October 9, 2023 8:38 AM October 9, 2023 8:38 AM

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J&K: Chopper services to Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta Hills in Katra area becomes costlier from tomorrow

In Jammu and Kashmir, the chopper services to the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta Hills in Katra area becomes costlier from tomorrow as the aviation company providing the chopper services to the Pilgrims decided to increase in the air fare. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the pilgrims will have to pay more for availing chopper service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat from tomorrow. The aviation company, which has secured the contract for the next three years, have quoted Rs. 2100 per per...

October 3, 2023 7:22 AM October 3, 2023 7:22 AM

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J&K: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha attends Sanskriti Mahotsav & welcomes artists from Karnataka

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Sanskriti Mahotsav, featuring prominent folk dances of Karnataka, at Srinagar yesterday. In his address, the Lt Governor welcomed the artists from Karnataka to the Union Territory and commended the endeavour of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages to promote rich diversity and uniqueness of ageless Indian culture and the cultural inter-linkages between J&K UT and Karnataka. The Lieutenant Governor said our prime ...

October 2, 2023 1:57 PM October 2, 2023 1:57 PM

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J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Charkha installation on Gandhi Jayanti

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Charkha installation, as a mark of tribute to the Father of the Nation on his Jayanti, at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar today. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said Pujya Bapu always believed that the message of Charkha's circumference is much broader than its tangible circumference. He said the goal of the Charkha is to serve mankind, to live without hurting others, to create an insepa...

September 29, 2023 9:03 AM September 29, 2023 9:03 AM

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J&K: Advisor to LG Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar emphasizes on need for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to combat impact of Rabies

In the Kashmir Valley, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar addressed the day long technical conference on Rabies organised on the backdrop of ‘World Rabies Day 2023-All for 1, One Health for All’ at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar yesterday. Addressing the gathering, Mr Bhatnagar said that this conference is a unique platform to raise awareness about the devastating impact of rabies and the importance of prevention and control measures. He emphasized o...

September 28, 2023 8:48 AM September 28, 2023 8:48 AM

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J&K: Directorate of Tourism Kashmir celebrates World Tourism Day in Srinagar

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir celebrated World Tourism Day in Srinagar yesterday with a lot of activities marking the occasion. In this connection, a seminar on Green Initiatives in Tourism was organized at Tourist Reception Centre Srinagar in which participant stakeholders threw light on the subject and underscored the need for maintaining the ecology and environment while boosting tourism. The speakers stressed on adopting innovations and metho...