Author: Agencies
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said the industrial ecosystem of the country should come forward and support the rapid industrialisation of Jammu and Kashmir. “Big companies, corporate houses and MSMEs of the country must take a pledge that the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir will be their personal responsibility,” he said while interacting with the industry leaders at the 4th CII Northern Regional Council Meeting here on Saturday. Sinha said the country’s top industrial houses should invest in J-K, keeping in mind that it is their collective responsibility to ensure the complete integration and inclusive development of…
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for halting multiple global conflicts during his term, including the long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump asserted that he used trade as a diplomatic tool to end wars and called for recognition in the form of a Nobel Peace Prize. “On the world stage, we are once again doing things that we are just respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said during his address. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars.”…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications will only apply to the new applicants and not to the petitions submitted prior to September 21. “This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed. The proclamation does not apply to aliens who: are the beneficiaries of petitions that were filed prior to the effective date of the proclamation, are the beneficiaries of currently approved petitions, or are in possession of validly issued H-1B non-immigrant visas,” Joseph B Edlow, Director of USCIS, clarified in a memorandum on Saturday…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Jammu and Kashmir will result in the announcement of an adequate relief package for people affected by the recent large-scale damages across the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the CM said the devastation caused by natural calamities has been immense, impacting lives, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism. “The loss has been immense—loss of lives, especially during the two yatras in Kishtwar and Katra. There has also been a huge loss of property. Around 330 bridges have been washed away, more than 1,500…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences; Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the signing of a new 15-year contract between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the “International Seabed Authority” (ISA) for exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the allotted 10,000 sq km area of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean. The MoU was signed in the presence of Secretary General “International Seabed Authority” (ISA), Ms Leticia Reis-de-Carvalho, currently on India visit. With this, India has become the first…
NEW DELHI: 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 urged all concerned to help ensure that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) fulfils its basic original mandate of reducing the backlog of service-related cases in higher courts. He emphasised the need to find ways of avoiding avoidable appeals in Higher Courts, noting that the very purpose of CAT was to provide finality at the tribunal level for ease of justice to employees and to…
In a unique evening where art met empathy, Rangyug – Theatre for Social Change and Self-Realisation – in collaboration with 92.7 BIG FM, staged a special charity performance of its acclaimed Dogri play “Chanchlo” at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. The proceeds from the event will go towards supporting families affected by the recent floods in Jammu & Kashmir. The performance was graced by B.M. Sharma (IFS), Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, Harvinder Kour, Secretary JKAACL, and Ashwani Khajuria, Director Hospitality & Protocols, who praised Rangyug’s rare initiative of blending theatre with social responsibility. They also commended 92.7 BIG FM’s ‘Hands for…
LEH: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today underscored the immense yet largely untapped tourism potential of Zanskar, citing its breathtaking landscapes, ancient Buddhist heritage, and wide scope for adventure activities such as trekking and rafting. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2025 at Sani, near Padum, the Lt Governor said the region’s unspoiled charm could position it as one of Ladakh’s most sought-after tourist destinations. He added that the Zanskar Festival itself serves as a vibrant platform to showcase India’s cultural diversity and Ladakh’s timeless traditions. Celebration of Culture and Unity Commending the organisers, the…
JAMMU: The Traders Federation Warehouse–Nehru Market, Jammu, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing traffic mismanagement that has paralyzed the supply chain and pushed the trading community into severe economic distress. Addressing a press conference, Deepak Gupta, President of the Federation, said that for the last 15 days, trucks have been stranded along the route from Lakhanpur to Jammu, causing massive delays in the movement of essential goods. “Trucks bound for Jammu are first stopped at Lakhanpur, then again at Raya Morh, and later at Bari Brahmana. As a result, what should take hours now takes four to six days.…
JAMMU: The Environment Unit of MIER College of Education (Autonomous) organized a symposium to mark World Ozone Day 2025, themed “Scientific Discoveries and Global Actions for Ozone Layer Protection.” The event was held in collaboration with the Department of Ecology, Environment, and Remote Sensing, Government of J&K, with the aim of sensitizing students and faculty about the ozone layer’s critical role in sustaining life and the urgent need for its conservation. The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Monika Bajaj, Head, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH). The Chief Guest, Dr. Rajan Singh, SFSESC/Coordinator, EIACP, Department of…