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Rain lashes parts of J&K; hot, humid weather likely till Aug 27

SRINAGAR, Aug. 21 -- Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir received light to moderate rainfall on Thursday as the Meteorological Centre forecast generally hot and humid weather with intermittent rain and... Read More


Sakeena Itoo visits hailstorm-hit areas of Kulgam, assures support to growers

Kulgam, Aug. 21 -- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Thursday visited several hailstorm-affected villages in Kulgam district to assess damage to orch... Read More


Javid Dar flags off 250 farmers for training at CITH

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday flagged off 250 farmers for a one-day training programme at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Ran... Read More


PAC seeks inquiry into PWD audit objections

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday reviewed audit observations and pending audit paras relating to the Public Works (R&B... Read More


Search operation launched in Kathua after suspicious movement

Jammu, Aug. 21 -- Security forces launched a search operation in the bordering areas of Kathua district on Thursday following reports of suspicious movement, officials said. The operation was launche... Read More


Security stepped up along Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway

Rajouri/Jammu, Aug. 21 -- Security has been stepped up along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway in view of the Budha Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Thursday. With convoys of pilgrims travelling alon... Read More


J&K BJP welcomes US diplomat's J&K remarks as 'diplomatic achievement' for India

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- The J&K BJP welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's remarks that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India as a "major diplomatic achievement" for India, saying it is a... Read More


CS reviews renewable energy projects, pushes expansion of solar, hydro and bio-gas initiatives

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed the progress of renewable energy initiatives and emerging green-energy policies in Jammu and Kashmir, directing departments to ens... Read More


Punjab delegation seeks flood-control project on Ujh River during meeting with LG

Jammu, Aug. 21 -- A delegation from Punjab led by Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and raised concerns over recurring monsoon overflows from the ... Read More


J&K Bank signs salary package MoU with GK Communications

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- J&K Bank on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GK Communication Private Limited under its Corporate Salary Package, extending customised banking benefits to ... Read More