JAMMU: The BJP on Monday held a rally in Jammu, seeking the immediate deportation of illegally settled Rohingya and Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals. The rally was led by the BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Sat Sharma, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, and former minister Sham Lal Sharma. Hundreds of party workers marched to the deputy…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…
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More than 5 lakh farmers under KisanSamparkAbhiyan&19000 youth contacted under YuvaVani reach out programs JAMMU, JANUARY 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the major achievements and progress on the implementation of all the 29…
SRINAGAR, Jan 16: Vice Chancellor Professor A. Ravinder Nath announced on Tuesday that the Central University of Kashmir has improved the number of students admitted by implementing a number of initiatives, including waiving tuition for deserving and poor applicants. According to Nath's statement to reporters here, "We will be providing 100% tuition fee waiver to 10% of students based on merit and financial need of the students in the post-graduate courses, another 10% of students will get 50% waiver, and another 10% will get 25% waiver." The vice chancellor declared that the curriculum has been created in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and that the institution will enter into Memorandums of Understanding with businesses around the nation to allow students to participate in internship programmes. According to Nath, the university will implement a credit-based system that will allow students to transfer credits to other partner institutions in order to broaden their educational experience abroad. He said, "We have an agreement with a Malaysian university and are in the process of signing agreements with other universities across multiple nations." The vice chancellor announced that the university will invest Rs 494 crore in infrastructural expansion. [caption id="attachment_9148" align="alignnone" width="300"] Central University Of Kashmir Initiates Measures To Improve Admission Intake[/caption]
KULGAM: In the Kulgam area of South Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday annexed the property valued at lacs belonging to a well-known drug dealer. Under section 68-F (2) of the NDPS Act 1985, District Police Kulgam continued its harsh action against drug peddling and its propagators by attaching property (under construction house) on 10 Marla of land bearing survey no 622 belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Barkatullah Mir son of Mohd Abdullah Mir, resident of Buchroo, Kulgam. The property was discovered to have been unlawfully acquired during the Kulgam police's investigation and inquiry.The owner initially obtained the property through the illegal trafficking of psychotropic and narcotic drugs. The aforementioned drug dealer is pertinently connected to Case FIR numbers 69/2021 of Kulgam Police Station and 03/2018 of Yaripora Police Station. This move reaffirms the police's commitment to fighting the drug problem. The people in the neighbourhood have applauded the police for taking the initiative to attach real estate that the drug dealer had raised or exploited for illegal drug trafficking. [caption id="attachment_9145" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Police attach property of notorious drug peddler worth lacs in Kulgam[/caption]
JAMMU, Jan 16: In the Samba area of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a school bus carrying eight pupils and three teachers suffered injuries when it rolled over. Along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway, a private school's bus carrying pupils and staff had an accident and turned into a turtle. Locals and law enforcement moved quickly to transport the injured to the district hospital. To check on the injured patients, SSP Samba Benam Tosh and Deputy Commissioner Samba Abhishek Sharma paid a visit to the hospital.The Deputy Commissioner declared, "The students and teachers have sustained minor injuries and are all safe." He noted that the accident's cause is being determined in order to take the appropriate next steps. [caption id="attachment_9142" align="alignnone" width="300"] 8 Students & 3 Teachers Injured As School Bus Turns Turtle[/caption]
SRINAGAR, Jan 16: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, expressed his wish for snowfall in the region on Tuesday, saying that the region needs snow in order to run power projects and have a thriving tourism industry. Speaking at a function in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir, the LG stated that the region is now experiencing a dry winter. "I ask God to provide snow because power projects depend on it to function; without it, they would fail. Snowfall is also necessary to maintain the health of the tourism industry, he stated.According to the LG, 13 lakh people came to Gulmarg last year, with the snow serving as a key draw. "In the Baramulla district, six new destinations have been added to the list, but tourists would prefer to stay away in the absence of snow," he stated. LG stated that with the completion of OBC reservations, elections for Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will take place shortly. Elections for Panchayats and ULBs will be held after the process is completed, he stated. "Work is going on towards that direction."On January 26, Republic Day, the LG asked the people of Baramulla to participate in the Jhanda Ooncha Rahay Hamara programme in big numbers. He declared, "I want Tiranga to fill the skies of Baramulla." According to him, the Baramulla district is thriving on all fronts thanks to the young people's active participation. [caption id="attachment_9136" align="alignnone" width="300"] Snowfall Must For Power Projects To Run, Tourism Sector To Thrive: LG Sinha[/caption]
SRINAGAR: The lack of snow has severely impacted Kashmir's tourism sector, causing a flood of intended travellers to postpone and cancel their plans, which has affected hotels and tour companies. Local companies that depend heavily on winter travel were caught off guard by the sudden development. Kashmir's once-thriving tourism industry has suffered a great deal as a result of social media posts expressing disbelief and sharing pictures of desolate surroundings. Kashmir's well-known tourist attractions, including Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Gulmarg, a ski resort that has long drawn tourists from all over the world, have been negatively impacted by this year's lack of snow.Tourism stakeholders estimate that there has been a loss of over 50% in leisure tourism enthusiasts and an 80 percent decline in adventure tourism enthusiasts. The effects are being felt throughout the region, affecting enterprises and changing the perception of Kashmir as a winter wonderland for tourists. Mushtaq Chaya, the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club, called the current state of affairs in Kashmir—which is devoid of snow—a recurrent nightmare. "As natural beauty, be it snow or greenery, is our unique selling proposition (USP), without it, our tourism product is nothing," he stated. "The absence of the iconic snow-capped summits and slopes this year has left travellers dejected, resulting in a major decrease in tourist influx, estimated to be over 50 per cent.There will be more deterioration if the current state of affairs continues, Chaya stated, adding that cancellations are becoming a regular occurrence and are mostly related to the lack of snowfall. The local communities who depend on tourism are affected economically as cancellations keep rising. Financial strain is experienced by hoteliers and retailers, and for many families, the lack of seasonal revenue has increased worries. Empty rooms and lonely slopes greet hotel owners in Gulmarg, a generally busy ski resort that is used to receiving enthusiastic skiers and snow enthusiasts. In Gulmarg, December was a busy month, and we anticipated a similar influx in January.However, nature has dashed our hopes," a hotelier said. Chairman Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) J&K Chapter, Ather Yameen said potential visitors,…
BARAMULLA: Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Corps, which is headquartered in Srinagar, stated on Tuesday that although things were "good" in Kashmir, more work needed to be done before things could forward. He was speaking with members of the media outside of the Baramulla event when the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of J&K officially opened General Bipin Rawat Stadium. "Situation is good but yet there is a little distance that we have to move forward," he stated to reporters.Regarding the smuggling of drugs, he stated that the Indian Army was fully cooperating with the J&K Police and the state government to try and stop the smuggling of drugs across the border. "We are working in that direction," he stated. The Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai spoke on the stadium's opening, describing it as a "big day" and a proud moment for J&K and the entire nation that a stadium bearing General Bipin Rawat's name had been named. "He (Bipin Rawat) not only commanded 19 infantry division Baramulla but has a special place in the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir," he stated.He declared that the Indian Army would take all necessary action to ensure the development of the Bipin Rawat Stadium. "We will be involved in the improvement of the facilities of the stadium," he stated. He told the young people of Kashmir in his message that the region is progressing and that they have bright days and a very bright future ahead of them. [caption id="attachment_9127" align="alignnone" width="300"] Situation good in Kashmir but need to cover some distance to move forward: GOC 15 Corps Rajiv Ghai[/caption]
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jan 16: Tuesday was the third day that the forest fire in the Balakote and Mendhar districts of Jammu and Kashmir had burned nonstop, resulting in the detonation of many landmines near the Line of Control, according to officials. They claimed that the fire, which started in a forest near the LoC in the Poonch district's hilly region, is growing. According to the officials, a number of landmines in the Mendhar sector detonated after the forest fire. Locals and members of the forest service and army are working to contain the fire, they said. [caption id="attachment_9124" align="alignnone" width="300"] Several Landmines Explode Amid Forest Fire Along LoC In Poonch[/caption]
SRINAGAR: Sanjeev Malhotra, the Chief Engineer of Jal Jeevan Mission J&K, expressed serious concern on Tuesday on the current dry weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that "if dry spell continues the situation could be alarming". He advised everyone to use water wisely and to make sure that it is stored under the appropriate conditions. Malhotra stated that although there isn't much to worry about at the moment, the scenario could change at any time due to Jammu and Kashmir's persistently dry weather. As of right now, there's no reason to be concerned about surface water resources.Surface water resources have a significant amount of water available, despite the fact that the supply has been interrupted by technical problems," he stated. However, he voiced grave concerns over Jammu & Kashmir's ongoing drought and dry weather. "While things are not frightening right now, things are very close to becoming alarming. The next few years will be the worst for Jammu & Kashmir if the dry spell lasts," he stated. He urged everyone to make sure their homes have water storage and to use it wisely. "The situation can turn ugly mode anytime if dry weather conditions will remain continue," he said. [caption id="attachment_9121" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K heading towards an alarming situation if dry spell continues: Chief Engineer JJM[/caption]
JAMMU: As part of their official responsibilities in the Union Territory, the government of Jammu & Kashmir has requested that its staff members attend events on January 26. The Hon. Lieutenant Governor will preside over and take the salute during the Republic Day, 2024 major event, which is being hosted at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. It is required of all government and public sector enterprise employees stationed in Jammu to attend the event as part of their official duties. All department heads and chief executive officers of public sector enterprises are required to guarantee their own attendance at the event, as well as that of the staff members under their supervision. [caption id="attachment_9117" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt asks it’s employees to attend Republic Day function as ‘Official Duty’[/caption]
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