Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of all the stakeholders including tourism players from Jammu to seek their suggestions for optimal utilisation of tourism potential of this region especially in the wake of nearly one crore pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) in Katra. Those who attended the […]

Kishtwar, Feb 03 (KNO): Thieves looted 19 lakh rupees from the J&K Bank branch located in Dachan area of Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.   An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that unidentified persons decamped with cash from the J&K Bank branch in Dachan today.   He stated that approximately 19 […]

Jammu, Feb 3, KNT: A road accident claimed the life of a young biker after he was crushed by a speeding truck at New Plot road in Jammu on Monday morning.   The police sources said that the truck, which was loaded with cement, hit the biker, killing him on the spot. The deceased has […]

Udhampur, Feb 02 (JKNS):- A minor boy lost his life while a girl received injuries after a wall collapsed in Udhampur area of Jammu district on Sunday.   An official told news agency JKNS that a wall collapsed in Udhampur district on Sunday and two minors got stuck in it following which a rescue operation […]

Chairs stakeholders’ meeting, assures augmentation of essential facilities KATHUA, FEBRUARY 01: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Industrial Estates Kathua, including Ghatti and Bhagthali. He was accompanied by a team of senior officials including Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjeet Singh; MD, JPDCL, Mohd. Yasin Choudhary; Director, Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Arun Manhas; Managing […]

Eminent Scientists deliver lectures on science, technology and leadership JAMMU, JANUARY 30: Department of Information & Public Relations, Jammu & Kashmir organized the second edition of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture Series today here at the Convention Center. The event brought together eminent scientists who delivered insightful lectures on various topics, paying tribute to […]

Jammu, January 30(GNS): A 60-year-old man’s body was found in mysterious conditions near Parshola Nallah in Doda district.   Officials told GNS that yesterday around 11:00am a man who went along with his sheep to neaby forests for grazing. As he didn’t returned home for hours, the family and locals soon rushed to the forest […]

JAMMU, JANUARY 29:Reiterating Government’s commitment towards complete eradication of drug abuse, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today emphasised the need to devise a result oriented action plan to prevent and eliminate drug menace from the society through massive awareness.   The Chief Secretary was addressing a high level meeting held in this regard at the Civil […]

Jammu, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said it is Parliament which will take a final call on the Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf (amendment) bill.   Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement UCC with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the […]

JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Public Works Department (PWD) attended by the Engineers of the executing agencies to review progress on major ongoing road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. While taking stock of overall progress on accomplishing these vital road connectivity links across the UT, the Chief Secretary […]