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JAMMU: A special function was organised at the Jammu Writers Club, Abhinav Theatre Complex, here to release Column & Discourse, the second book by noted media and communication professional, author and heritage enthusiast Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam. The book was released by Chief Guest Prof. R. D. Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jammu. Guest of Honour on the occasion was B. R. Kundal, IAS (Retd.), former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, while Rohit Kapoor, Senior Advocate and former Judicial Member, National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata, attended as Distinguished Guest. Sanjeev Pargal, President of the Press Club of…
NEW DELHI: A Labour Union delegation representing leading telecom units and postal pensioners’ organisations, affiliated to Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), called on Union Minister Incharge DoPT, Dr Jitendra Singh at DoPT headquarters, Kartavya Bhavan, and discussed a range of issues concerning services, employment and pensions, while expressing appreciation for what they described as the Modi Govt’s employee-friendly approach. The delegation members conveyed that they were “highly appreciative of the government’s policies, which are pro-employees,” and used the opportunity to place their views on various matters affecting pensioners. They also noted that discussions covered issues related to services, employment and pensions,…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy, Jitendra Singh, today chaired a high-level review meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) at Anusandhan Bhawan, here. During the meeting, the Minister lauded CSIR’s efforts and plans to develop indigenous capabilities in critical aerospace technologies, with a future bearing on the country’s self-reliance in the Aviation sector as well as overall economic growth. Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, N. Kalaiselvi, presented CSIR’s forward-looking roadmap, outlining key programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s science…
NEW DELHI: Director General of Police (Designate), Ladakh, Mukesh Singh on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in New Delhi. During the meeting, the two discussed issues related to security, law and order, and measures to further strengthen policing mechanisms in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to Mukesh Singh on his new assignment and underscored the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to ensure peace, stability and effective governance in the region.
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday said that Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu is playing a pivotal role in transforming lives and strengthening the economy of the Jammu region through knowledge-based interventions in agriculture, animal sciences and allied sectors. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks during a meeting with Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J, Dr. B. N. Tripathi, at the Civil Secretariat here. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister was briefed on the progress and impact of key flagship initiatives, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Jammu and Kashmir Climate-Resilient Investment Project (JKCIP),…
KATRA: Police have booked an unauthorised pony operator on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) track in Katra for violating prescribed norms during routine patrolling. Officials said that during patrol duty within the jurisdiction of Police Post Ban Ganga, a police party stopped a person near Bathing Ghat-01, Ban Ganga, who was found working as a pony operator. On questioning, he identified himself as Shabir Ahmed, son of Mohd Sadiq, a resident of Bhagani Rawat, tehsil Bhalwal, district Jammu. During verification, the individual failed to produce a valid registered service or pony card and admitted that he was operating without…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday unveiled the 2026 calendars of the Tourism Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) at the Civil Secretariat here. The calendars showcase prominent tourist destinations and key tourism-related infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the concerned departments, the Chief Minister said such initiatives would play an important role in promoting and publicising the tourism potential of the Union Territory. “These calendars are not merely annual publications; they are visual narratives of Jammu and Kashmir’s natural beauty and evolving tourism infrastructure,” the Chief Minister observed. On the occasion, the Chief Minister…
SURAT: Jammu and Kashmir created history on Tuesday as the JKCA’s Under-16 men’s team clinched the prestigious Vijay Merchant Trophy, securing the association’s first-ever BCCI tournament title with a commanding innings and 182-run victory over Mizoram in the final. Skipper Smagey Khajuria led from the front with a composed century, while Atharav Sharma remained unbeaten on 92 as J&K posted a massive total of 400 runs, taking a decisive 300-run first-innings lead. The J&K bowlers then wrapped up the contest in emphatic fashion, bundling Mizoram out for just 118 in their second innings. Left-arm spinner Sanil Singh and pacer Jaskaran…
SRINAGAR: Cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with most places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, officials said. Gulmarg, the popular tourist resort in north Kashmir, was the coldest place in the Valley, registering a minimum temperature of minus 8.6 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Shopian settled at minus 6.0 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.0 degrees Celsius, while the temperature at Srinagar Airport dropped further to minus 4.8 degrees Celsius. Other parts of the Valley also witnessed freezing night temperatures. Anantnag recorded minus…
KATRA: District Police Reasi have registered a case for violation of mandatory tenant verification norms in the Katra area after receiving credible information about unauthorised tenancy. Police said that on January 5, information was received regarding Ward No. 12, House No. 25, Tehsil Katra, where one individual, identified as Divya Kumar alias Mintu, son of Hukam Chand, had allegedly allowed jhuggi dwellers to occupy his plot. Eight jhuggis were constructed on the land, housing several persons originally from West Bengal and Punjab who have reportedly been residing there for the past 7–8 years. During verification, it was found that the…