Srinagar, Sep 15: Amid growing outrage over halting of apple trucks on Srinagar- Jammu highway, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the Union Government should handover the highway to the J & K government if they cannot maintain it. Talking to reporters, said the Government of India should hand over Srinagar- Jammu national…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
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…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
New Delhi, Sep 15: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) returned to the positive zone after two…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn…
NEW DELHI, Sep 12: Retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07% from 1.61% in…
New Delhi, Sep 10: Apple on Tuesday said it has unveiled the iPhone 17 series,…
JAMMU, JANUARY 26: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha unfurled the National Flag at the UT level function on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, at MA Stadium this morning. The Lt Governor inspected the…
JAMMU, JANUARY 26: The main event of the 75th Republic Day celebration was conducted in the High Court Wing in Jammu, when Justice N Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, unfurled the national flag and greeted the attendees. This was done by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Judge Tashi Rabstan, Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Puneet Gupta, Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Mohammad Akram Chowdhary, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, and Justice Rajesh Sekhri were among the judges present at the event. In addition, spouses of the judges of the J&K and Ladakh High Courts graced the ceremony.The High Court of J&K and Ladakh's Registrar General, Shahzad Azeem, Advocate General D C Raina, Secretary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Achal Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Justice M K Sharma, and other officers and officials of the High Court registry also took part in the event. Attendees at the occasion included the Principal District and Sessions Judge of Jammu, the Registrar Judicial of the Jammu Wing of the High Court, the President of the Jammu Bar Association, Senior Advocates of Jammu, and representatives from the administration and police. After the tricolour was unfurled in the High Court's Jammu Wing, the Armed Forces contingent entertained the crowd with patriotic music and melodies.N. Kotiswar Singh, the Chief Justice, gave candy to the military personnel. Similar to this, Justice Atul Sreedharan, a judge of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, also raised the national flag in the Srinagar Wing of the court after saluting at the March Past and hearing the band play the national anthem and patriotic songs. The event was also graced by the august presence of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh. Besides, Member, J&K Special Tribunal Srinagar,…
Jammu, Jan 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed the government’s commitment to stamp out terrorism and its ecosystem and said efforts are underway for a final assault to eradicate the…
JAMMU:On Republic Day, Lieutenant General Narendra Kotwal (SM, VSM), a native of Pune and the director and commandant of the esteemed Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), was awarded the esteemed Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). Gen. Kotwal is the first person from the Chenab Valley to become a Lieutenant General; he is from the Doda area of Jammu and Kashmir. The General Officer of AFMC, who graduated from Government Medical College in Jammu, specialised in internal medicine (MD) and earned a Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations (DNB) in medicine. He proceeded with his outstanding academic career by earning a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Endocrinology from PGIMER ChandigarhThe General Officer also holds an M.Phil. in Defence and Strategic Studies from the esteemed National Defence College in New Delhi. As evidence of his academic excellence and prominence in the medical community, he was elected President of the Endocrine Society of India and is a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS). In addition to his many scientific papers, he has served as an academic mentor to countless postgraduate and super speciality students and serves as a reviewer for multiple national and international academic journals.Over the course of his impeccable nearly forty-year service career, the General Officer has had the honour of treating four Indian Presidents. Additionally, he has held the highly sought-after positions of Member, Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Advisor, UPSC for empanelment of advisors, and Member, Specialist Committee under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. In addition, he held the positions of Secretary for the Indian Thyroid Society and Vice President for the Endocrinology Society of India. The General Officer comes from a long tradition of intellectual excellence. His mother, Bimla Baloria, is the director of KNIT Institute and is also an educationist. His father, Prof. JL Kotwal, is a well-known social reformer and educator. [caption id="attachment_9677" align="alignnone" width="247"] Lt Gen Kotwal gets AVSM[/caption]
JAMMU: The Padma Shri Awards for Ghulam Nabi Dar of Kashmir and Romalo Ram of Jammu have been announced by the Indian government, while Togdan Rinpoche (posthumous) of Ladakh has been chosen to receive the Padma Bhushan Award. As to a pamphlet released by the Union Home Ministry, Togdan Rinpoche has been granted the Padma Bhushan in the Spiritualism category, and Romalo Ram and Ghulam Nabi Dar have been nominated for the Padma Shri Award for their artistic contributions. The awarding of 132 Padma Awards, comprising 110 Padma Shri, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 5 Padma Vibhushan, has been approved by the President of India. Romalo Ram is a well-known Dogri folk singer and dancer from Ramnagar in the district of Udhampur, while Ghulam Nabi Dar is a well-known woodcarver. In Ladakh, Togdan Rinpoche served as the head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated Ghulam Nabi Dar and Romalo Ram on their well-deserved Padma Shri awards in a post on X. Every year on Republic Day, the Padma Awards—among the nation's highest civilian honors—are announced. Every year in March or April, Rashtrapati Bhawan hosts ceremonial occasions where the President of India bestows these honours. [caption id="attachment_9661" align="alignnone" width="300"] Romalo Ram, Ghulam Dar Selected For Padma Shri Award[/caption]
JAMMU: Director General of Police R R Swain said on Thursday that despite Jammu and Kashmir having a multi-tier security arrangement, the forces have prepared for every eventuality to guarantee a peaceful Republic Day celebration. Officials stated that the army and BSF troops have enhanced monitoring along the India-Pakistan border, and that police and paramilitary personnel have been placed on high alert throughout the region, especially along the roads, at railway stations, bus stands, and critical infrastructure. "We have addressed every potential threat as well as security. We have also prepared answers for every scenario. We will celebrate this day in peace, we are certain of it," Swain told local reporters. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will speak at a gathering at Jammu's M A Stadium on Friday, Republic Day. Additionally, according to Swain, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has won the most gallantry awards. "It is a matter of great pride and joy that police personnel from J&K have been bestowed with 72 gallantry medals on the eve of Republic Day celebrations," Swain told the press. "The J&K Police has once again distinguished itself by competing with other police forces to safeguard the safety of our citizens and defend the homeland. I commend all officers, men, and recipients of awards," he continued. Swain acknowledged the difficulties the agency is facing and stated that the J&K Police had lost more than 1,600 officers—more than any other security force in the area, including the central armed forces. "This is a benchmark of our commitment to national security efforts," he stated. [caption id="attachment_9655" align="alignnone" width="300"] Devised responses to all contingencies for ensuring peaceful Republic Day: DGP[/caption]
JAMMU: Today, Lt. General Navin Sachdeva, the GOC of 16 Corps, Nagrota, visited Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo in his office and discussed crucial security issues. Using this opportunity, the Chief Secretary expressed gratitude to the Army for its efforts to fortify different civic welfare measures. He even praised the contributions made by Army Schools and Sainik Schools to the spread of high-quality education in Utah. In this speech, the Chief Secretary briefed the GOC on the benefits of compassionate appointment granted to military personnel residing in J&K and performing their duties in connection with law and order issues, militancy/terrorist-related activities, or as a result of hostile action.Security, drug trafficking, army welfare initiatives, and other matters concerning Civil-Military Liaison were among the topics discussed during the discussion. General Sachdeva emphasised the necessity of frequent meetings while acknowledging the value of the current framework of cooperation and assuring the Chief Secretary of the Army's full support. During this initial conversation, the General also shed light on how Pir Topa in Poonch has developed into a model hamlet and the Army's initiatives in nearby villages were also thoroughly reviewed. [caption id="attachment_9652" align="alignnone" width="300"] GOC 16 Corps calls on Chief Secretary[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir did not witness a single incident of stone pelting in 2023 while there was a 66 per cent decline in terrorist incidents and an 81 per cent drop in civilian…
JAMMU: On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has sent his warmest greetings and congratulations to everyone. "On the occasion of 75th Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to all the citizens," the Lieutenant Governor stated in a message. I honour the brave men and women of the Jammu Kashmir Police, the Armed Forces, the Civilian-Armed Police Forces, and our freedom fighters on this day, who gave their all to preserve the integrity and unity of our wonderful country. On this auspicious Amrit Kaal of our Republic, we must make a commitment to turn the obstacles that face us over the next 25 years into chances and to advance as a team with confidence. [caption id="attachment_9646" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha Greetings on the 75th Republic Day[/caption]
Srinagar, Jan 25: A train engine caught fire at a railway station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday, officials said. No loss of life or injury was reported in the incident and all…
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