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Unidentified Body Found Near Nallah in Anantnag
An unidentified dead body was found near a nallah at the backside of Government Medical College (GMC) Janglat Mandi in Anantnag on Sunday as per sources. Locals noticed the body lying near the water channel and immediately informed the authorities. Soon after, a police team reached the spot and took…
Read More »Several Indians return from protest-hit Iran in commercial flights
New Delhi: Several Indians, including students, have arrived here in commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests in the Islamic nation and Tehran’s crackdown that has so far killed more than 2,500 people.The flights arrived at the Delhi airport late on Friday night. It was not immediately known how many…
Read More »J&K Medical College closure: Congress accuses Modi Govt of ‘communalization of education’
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday accused the Modi government of indulging in “communalization of education” following the withdrawal of permission for MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and demanded that the college be reopened.Earlier this month, the National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the…
Read More »Tourist arrivals picking up as conditions improve after Pahalgam attack: CS Dulloo
Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said that the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, which suffered a major setback following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent adverse weather conditions, is gradually showing signs of recovery, with tourist arrivals picking up as conditions improve.Dulloo said that a major project…
Read More »Sports should be kept away from politics: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference’ at Jammu, says sports is a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building. For youth sports serve as a real-life school which teaches discipline, values, and leadership through lived experience. It is a strong…
Read More »Director Information, DIPR Employees condole tragic demise of former officer Thakur Singh
JAMMU, JANUARY 17: Director Information, Nitish Rajora has expressed deep grief and sorrow on the tragic demise of Thakur Singh, former officer of the department , who also served as Director Public Relations, Lok Bhawan and Cultural Officer, Jammu. In his message, the Director said that Thakur Singh had served…
Read More »Day Temperatures Rise Above Normal in Kashmir, Light Snow Likely in Higher Reaches
Srinagar, Jan 17:Day temperatures across many parts of Kashmir remained 1 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal over the past 24 hours, while Jammu division recorded temperatures near normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The highest maximum temperature in Kashmir division was recorded at Muzaffarabad at 14.1°C, while…
Read More »Mukesh Singh takes over as Director General of Police, Ladakh
Leh: Senior Indian Police Service officer Mukesh Singh on Friday assumed charge as the Director General of Police of Ladakh.Mukesh Singh, a 1996-batch IPS officer, formally took charge as DGP Ladakh during the afternoon, officials said. His appointment comes at a time when the region continues to focus on strengthening…
Read More »Fresh snowfall reported in parts of Kashmir, higher reaches turn white
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was reported across several higher reaches of Kashmir on Friday late afternoon, as winter conditions intensified in the region, bringing relief to alpine areas and adding to the seasonal snow cover.According to details, Gurez Plains received around two inches of fresh snowfall, while Drass recorded about one…
Read More »Govt promotes Section Officers as Under Secretaries in J&K Secretariat
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has accorded sanction to the regular promotion of Section Officers to the post of Under Secretary in the J&K Secretariat (Gazetted) Service–I, in Pay Level–8 (₹47,600–1,51,100).The promotions have been made on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee/Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, in…
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