Author: Agencies
KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma inaugurated a Hi-Tech Polyhouse established under Project No. 3 of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The polyhouse has been established by Chenab Walnut Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), with the support of the Department of Agriculture as part of the UT Government’s efforts to promote modern, technology-driven and sustainable agricultural practices among farmers. Chief Agriculture Officer Kushal Chandel apprised the Deputy Commissioner that the polyhouse currently has a full-bloom tomato crop. He informed that the unit is producing around 40–50 kg of organic tomatoes daily. It was further informed that the 1-kanal polyhouse…
RAJOURI: The Janmashtami procession and celebrations were marked by religious spirit in Rajouri town and other parts of the district. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma along with DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir, SSP Naresh Singh, ADC, Ravi Kumar Sihag; ACR Mohd Jahangir Khan and other officers joined the congregation. The Janmashtami procession passed through the main areas of Rajouri town, with devotees participating with religious fervour and enthusiasm. The occasion was marked by a festive atmosphere, with people coming together to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. The officers also interacted with the participants and conveyed their best wishes for peace,…
SAMBA: Janmashtami was celebrated with immense religious fervour, devotion and festive enthusiasm at the historic Narsingh Temple Ghagwal, which witnessed a large influx of devotees throughout the day. Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan visited the temple on the auspicious occasion and participated in the celebrations. She also interacted with devotees, local artisans, women entrepreneurs and vendors, appreciating their contribution towards preserving the region’s traditional crafts and promoting local livelihoods. The celebrations reflected a vibrant confluence of faith, heritage and community participation, with the temple premises and adjoining areas reverberating with devotional chants and festive energy. The traditional fair added further…
ANANTNAG: On the auspicious occasion of Janamashtami, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Raghunath Ram Ji Temple, Nagbal Sherbagh, to greet the devotees and take stock of the facilities and arrangements available. The DC was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Tariq Ahmad Malik, Tehsildar Anantnag, officers from line departments, and representatives of the temple management. During the visit, the DC participated in the ceremonial observances alongside the temple management representatives and expressed hope that the festival would bring prosperity and happiness to people’s lives. He observed that such festivals present an ideal opportunity to strengthen…
JAMNAGAR: Vantara on Friday announced the full membership of its newly established Governing Council, which will oversee its conservation, rescue and compliance work, take final decisions on future applications to import wild animals, and help shape the organisation’s vision for the next five years and beyond. The five-member Council, along with one ex officio non-voting member, brings together Indian and international experts in wildlife policy, law, institutional oversight, wildlife crime, human-wildlife conflict, zoo and aquarium standards, veterinary care and community-based conservation. The Council will be chaired by John E. Scanlon AO, former Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today felicitated and interacted with Team India school children, the brilliant young student winners of the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026—at a special appreciation and motivation meeting held at Prithvi Bhawan, Lodhi Road, here. Hailing the extraordinary milestone, Dr Jitendra Singh expressed immense pride in the young achievers, congratulating the winners, their proud parents, and their respective schools for bringing global laurels to the nation. Highlighting the Ministry’s vision, the Union Minister noted that the government remains deeply committed to empowering youth through student-centric outreach programs,…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a bilateral meeting virtually with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Prof Philippe Baptiste, with the two sides agreeing to further deepen India-France cooperation in space, including in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies and greater engagement between their space agencies and industries. The discussions took place ahead of the International Space Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026 in Paris, and the Bengaluru…
DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama returned to his official residence in Dharamshala on Friday morning after spending over two months in Ladakh. He arrived at Kangra’s Gaggal airport, where senior Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) officials, including Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo, Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang and officiating Sikyong Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, were present to receive him. He received a warm welcome from thousands of Tibetans, devotees and well-wishers along the route from Gaggal airport to McLeod Ganj. Traditional Tashi Sholpa dancers performed at the airport as the spiritual leader emerged from the terminal. Tibetans and local residents gathered…
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson on Friday highlighted India’s growing space tech prowess after ISRO successfully launched GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined how the launch is a testimony to India’s growing space capabilities and the growing partnership between ISRO and Indian industry. “A proud moment for India as @isro successfully launched GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, highlighting our growing space capabilities and the expanding partnership between ISRO and Indian industry,” Jaiswal said on X. Prime Minister…
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives on Friday said the Delhi Police has assured that Swatantra Bharadwaj, the man accused of assaulting the father of student activist Nishu Azad during a protest at Jantar Mantar, will be arrested within 72 hours. The assurance came a day after a clip of the interview of Bhardwaj, who describes himself as ‘kattar Hindu’ (hardline Hindu) made rounds on the internet, in which he was seen admitting that he “cracked the skull” of Sanjay Kumar, Nishu Azad’s father, during the protest and escaped being jailed despite the seriousness of the alleged offence.…