Author: Agencies
JAMMU: FICCI FLO Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL), in collaboration with Luxuries of Kashmir, inaugurated the third season of its acclaimed lifestyle exhibition, “Vibrant Verve Season-3”, a two-day celebration of luxury, creativity, and festivity, at KC Regalia, Jammu, today. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shieni Sharma, President, AWWA Northern Command, who commended FLO JKL for bringing together diverse entrepreneurs, artisans, and designers on a single platform. She emphasized that such events empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with visibility and opportunities for growth. Aarti Choudhary, President, FICCI FLO JKL, said, “Vibrant Verve is more than an exhibition; it is a celebration…
VISAKHAPATNAM: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) serves as a platform for States and the Centre to exchange best practices in governance, enabling replication of successful models across the country. The Union Minister praised the Andhra Pradesh Government for pioneering citizen-centric innovations—ranging from real-time governance to digitised service delivery—and recalled how practices first tried in the State decades ago, such as outsourcing of civic services, were…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to take a comprehensive review of flood relief and restoration measures across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar & Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta; Principal Secretary PWD; Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; Secretary School Education; Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir divisions; Inspector General of Police (NH); Deputy Commissioners; and other concerned officers also attended the meeting. Several…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met with an Indo-Australian delegation led by Sajid Saiyed, Chairperson and Founder of Bharat CSR Network and the Circular Economy Alliance Australia (CEAA), to discuss a range of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects aimed at fostering sustainable development in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation proposed a range of initiatives aimed at promoting community empowerment and environmental sustainability, including the establishment of Smart Villages, setting up Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs, implementing Waste-to-Wealth programmes, undertaking water remediation projects, constructing community centres and providing rehabilitation support for flood-affected communities. Welcoming the proposals, the Chief Minister appreciated the…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met various Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to discuss key issues concerning public welfare and development in their constituencies. Mehar Ali (Kangan), Tanvir Sadiq (Zadibal), Showkat Hussain Ganai (Zainapora), Er Khurshid Ahmad (Gool), Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurez), and Ajaz Ahmad Jan (Poonch) met the Chief Minister separately, highlighting various development-related concerns and requirements specific to their constituencies. The Chief Minister assured the visiting legislators that the government gives top priority to matters of public importance and is committed to addressing all issues of significance to ensure equitable growth and welfare across Jammu and…
RAJOURI: In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony at Raina Auditorium, Rajouri (J&K), the White Knight Corps in collaboration with the Nirmala Gajanan Foundation (NGF) paid tribute to victims of Pakistani armed forces’ actions during Operation Sindoor. A total of 117 beneficiaries from Rajouri and Poonch districts—many of whom lost loved ones, homes, or suffered injuries—were honoured with compassion and dignity. The event was graced by Padma Shri awardee and veteran actor Shri Nana Patekar, who personally interacted with each beneficiary, offering words of comfort and solidarity. His empathetic gesture moved many families to tears, underlining the deep emotional impact of…
KATRA: The auspicious Sharad Navratra commenced today with the initiation of the Shat Chandi Maha Yagya at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. The sacred rituals, organized by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, are being conducted amidst grand and vibrant decorations, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere for devotees. Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, besides pilgrims were present on the occasion. The Maha Yagya, performed through the recitation of Vedic hymns and other religious ceremonies for universal peace, prosperity and well-being of mankind.…
JAMMU: The Shrimati Shanti Gupta Centre for Women’s Studies, MIER College of Education (Autonomous), Jammu, hosted the launch of the book “Women and Empowerment: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5”, published by Springer Nature under its prestigious Sustainable Development Goals Series. The event was graced by eminent academicians and educationists including Dr. Renu Gupta, Chairperson MIER; Prof. Rekha Koul, Deputy Head, School of Education, Curtin University, Perth (Australia); Prof. Sarika Manhas, Head Department of Home Science, University of Jammu; Prof. Adit Gupta, Director & Principal, MIER College; Rupa Gupta, Director, SSGCWS; Prof. Nishta Rana, Head SoE; Dr. Monika Bajaj, Head SSSH;…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav added salt to Pakistan’s wounds after a commanding win over Salman Ali Agha’s men in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match in Dubai on Sunday. When asked to reflect on Pakistan’s performance and the state of the historic rivalry, Suryakumar had a blunt message to a reporter during the post-match press conference. “To this question, I want to say one thing. I feel you all should stop asking questions about this India vs Pakistan rivalry,” Suryakumar said, holding nothing back in his response to a senior Pakistani journalist. “According to me, if two teams are…
JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector and commended all ranks for maintaining high operational readiness amid demanding circumstances in the wake of record rainfall in August. Lt Gen Sharma also complimented the troops for their resilient action, and swift and successful execution of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts during the flash floods in the region, the Northern Command said in a post on X. “During his visit, Lt Gen Sharma commended all ranks for their unyielding commitment to maintain high operational readiness…