Author: Agencies
KATRA: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Monday reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Chaitra Navratri festival beginning March 19, with a focus on ensuring smooth conduct of the pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and managing the expected surge of devotees. The review meeting, held at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, was chaired by Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya. Officials discussed key aspects of Yatra management including crowd regulation, security deployment, disaster preparedness and pilgrim facilitation along the entire route to the shrine. During the meeting, special attention was given to decoration arrangements,…
LEH: Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative Secretaries to assess the progress of ongoing projects, government schemes and departmental works across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on evaluating the status of development initiatives and addressing key challenges faced by various departments. The Lieutenant Governor urged the Administrative Secretaries to intensify their efforts and work with renewed dedication for the overall development of Ladakh. Highlighting the region’s immense potential, Saxena said Ladakh has the capacity to emerge as one of the best-performing Union Territories in the country. He emphasised that…
JAMMU The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued an advisory directing all pet dog owners within its municipal limits to register their pet dogs, in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2023 and the Municipal Corporation Act, 2000. The directive was issued by Devansh Yadav, Commissioner of JMC, who stressed the importance of responsible pet ownership and strict compliance with the rules to ensure public safety, proper canine population management, and improved public health standards in the city. All pet dog owners have been asked to register their pets through the online portal (jansugam.jk.gov.in). For assistance regarding registration,…
JAMMU: Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday said that the nation owes a profound debt to Maharaja Ranbir Singh for his visionary reforms, promotion of culture, and efforts in shaping a strong and progressive Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Maharaja Ranbir Singh at the Central Sanskrit University campus in Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor also announced the renaming of the university’s Jammu campus as “Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus.” Addressing the gathering, Sinha said Maharaja Ranbir Singh viewed Jammu and Kashmir as a living entity rather than just…
SRINAGAR: Most higher reaches of Kashmir Valley received moderate to heavy snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, disrupting vehicular movement in several stretches, officials said on Monday. Several vehicles got stuck following heavy snowfall at Sinthan Top, after which teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army carried out a rescue operation on Sunday night to evacuate 214 stranded tourists and locals, officials said. Officials said tourist resorts such as Gulmarg in Baramulla district, Doodhpathri in Budgam district, and Sonamarg in Ganderbal district received moderate snowfall. The higher reaches, including Pir Ki Gali along the…
KISHTWAR: More than 30 light motor vehicles were stranded after moderate snowfall at Sinthan Top and Margan Top in Kishtwar district on Sunday, prompting a joint rescue operation by police and the civil administration, officials said. The vehicles got stuck due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions at the high-altitude passes, disrupting traffic movement on the road connecting Kishtwar in Jammu with south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, they said. Officials said that soon after receiving information, teams of the police, the Indian Army and the civil administration rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation to ensure the safety…
Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai International Airport on Monday following a drone-related incident near the facility, authorities said, as heightened tensions linked to the ongoing regional conflict continue to affect security conditions. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said the suspension was implemented as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and airport staff. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Media Office said the authority had ordered a temporary halt to flight operations while the situation was being assessed. “Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary…
JAMMU: The two-day Flower Show–cum–Floritech Conclave 2026 concluded at the campus of CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) on Canal Road here on Sunday, with experts emphasising the growing role of floriculture in research, livelihood generation and sustainable agriculture. Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests O.P. Sharma Vidyarathi attended the valedictory function as chief guest. A large number of participants, including farmers, students, scientists, garden enthusiasts and members of the public, took part in the event and showcased a wide range of floral exhibits and innovative horticulture models. Addressing the gathering, Vidyarathi said the tradition of organising the flower show…
SRINAGAR: A four-member delegation of legislators from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference met Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on Sunday and urged him to withdraw cases registered against youths arrested during recent protests in the Kashmir Valley. The delegation included MLAs Tanvir Sadiq, Ali Mohammad Dar, Javaid Riyaz Bedar and Hilal Akbar Lone. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Sadiq said the delegation raised concerns over the arrest of several youths and the registration of FIRs against them following protests that erupted in parts of the valley. He said spontaneous protests took place in different areas, including Chadoora, Pattan, Budgam,…
LEH: Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday conducted an inspection of Leh Main Market and heritage areas including Leh Old Town, Chuteyrantak and the Central Asian Museum to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness and heritage conservation. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor walked through the streets and by-lanes around the main market and Old Town, interacting with locals and taking stock of public amenities. Residents also raised several grievances during the interaction. Saxena directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan within one month to address sanitation, infrastructure improvement and urban management issues in Leh town in order to ensure a clean, organised…