Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh during his visit to National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2021, on January 21, 2021 conferred Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Cards to NCC Cadets, for their exemplary performance and devotion to duty, at an impressive...

Dr. Harsh Vardhan,Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today unveiledIEC posters to address the emerging issue of vaccine hesitancy in some sections of population in the country in presence of Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health...

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new 4-lane Thaltej-Shilaj-Rancharda railway overbridge, built at a cost of Rs 55 crore, in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat through video conferencing from New Delhi today. Several dignitaries including Gujarat...

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated newly constructed buildings of Kendriya Vidyalaya Bettiah in Bihar and KendriyaVidyalaya No. 4 Korba in Chhattisgarh through video conferencing today.Addressing on the occasion, ShriPokhriyal...

Dr. Harsh Vardhan,Union Minister of Health and Family welfare today inaugurated the 7th Edition of “MASCRADE 2021”- Movement against Smuggled & Counterfeit Trade organised by FICCI Cascade.In his address, the Union Health Ministerexpressed pleasure that...

An MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed on 21 January 2021 to provide further impetus to indigenisation under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to achieve strategic independence...

Zanskar Winter Sports & Youth Festival 2021 started on 18th January and will take place till 30th January 2021. A host of outdoor activities are being organised in the picturesque Zanskar Valley of the Union Territory of Ladakh.Organized by Ladakh Administration,...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh was briefed here about the proposed Film City in Sikkim by a team of senior...

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for upskilling the textile and apparel workers and adopting the latest technologies to gain competitiveness in exports and to capture the global market. He said that though we have a strong base of raw material...

The High Commissioner of Australia to India, Barry O’Farrell AO kicked off his maiden visit to Punjab with a meeting with Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister Punjab on 20th January, 2021. The two leaders discussed ways to revitalize economies post COVID-19,...

To accelerate the corona vaccination drive across the State, the Health Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu on Thursday instructed the Civil Surgeons to extend the number of sites as well as beneficiaries.While presiding over the Civil Surgeons Review meeting...

Denmark based packaging company Hartmann has invested in Punjab by acquiring Mohan Fibres with an initial investment amount of Rs. 125 crore. Mr. Ernesto, President South America & Asia Hartmann Group called upon Ms. Vini Mahajan, Chief Secretary, Govt of...

The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s new centralised kitchen in Guwahati, Assam. Through this kitchen sponsored by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Akshaya Patra will endeavour to implement...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over a review meeting regarding celebrations of 50 years of Statehood of Himachal Pradesh on 25 January, 2021 through video conference from here today directed the Deputy Commissioners to organize the Statehood...

A brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates, a new study suggests.Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is when the pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain...

At least 21 people were killed and 53 others injured on Thursday in twin suicide bombings at a crowded market area in Baghdad, according to Iraqi officials.A suicide bomber blew up his explosive belt in a crowded market in Bab al-Sharji area, and a second...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is in the process to induct women warriors of the force into its elite CoBRA Battalion to engage in the fight against the Maoists -- the first of such kinds of initiatives taken in the Maoist warfare duties.Outgoing...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday flagged off a fleet of 2,500 'Mobile Dispensing Units' (MDUs) as part of the public distribution system, which will supply ration and quality rice at the doorstep of the beneficiaries across the...

Four Pakistani soldiers were killed and five others injured in an IED blast in Balochistan province, intelligence sources said on Thursday.The incident took place in Sibi district on Wednesday afternoon.After the explosion, Frontier Corps personnel cleared...

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) as part of the celebration of National Girl Child Day launched their flagship programme ‘Gal Wakkdi’. The Commission has successfully roped in four Child Ambassadors for the first stage of the programme...

Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Junaid Azim Mattu today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.Sh. Mattu, during his meeting with the Lt Governor, briefed the latter about various ongoing initiatives being launched by SMC.He also...

In a first of its kind visit after the Covid-19 outbreak, a delegation on Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture held a meeting with stakeholders to review and examine the status of Highways/State Highways, potential and promotion...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited Anantnag to assess post snowfall scenario in twin districts of Anantnag and Kulgam besides taking stock of public grievances.Taking a thorough review of status of essential services like power...

Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today convened a meeting of all  concerned to review the implementation and performance made so far under recently launched Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana(AB PMJAY) SEHAT...

A delegation of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and presented a photo album of sports carnival organized by Global Solace NGO at Jagti besides submitting a memorandum of their issues.The delegation was...

The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today chaired a meeting of officers to finalise the arrangements for ensuing Republic Day to be celebrated at district headquarter along with Sub division, Tehsil and Block level.During...

The arrangements for the Republic Day function at District Head Quarter were finalized here at a meeting of District Officers of different departments chaired by District Development Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla.It was decided in the meeting that the...

As part of ongoing Road Safety month, the District Administration Bandipora today organised a road rally to create awareness among masses about road safety rules.The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad flagged off the rally from Mini-Secretariat.Scores...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kupwara, Imam Din today convened a meeting of concerned officers to finalise arrangements put in place to ensure smooth conduct of Republic Day 2021celebrations in the district.During the meeting, the DC stressed upon the officers...

The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Imam Din today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review developmental activities undertaken in the district under District CAPEX Budget, Languishing Projects and Border Area Development Programme...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din today paid a surprise visit to Sub District Hospital, Kupwara to take stock of the facilities being provided to the patients.The DC inspected various wards, held interaction with patients and enquired about...

The Deputy Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today held an interaction with the newly elected District Development Council (DDC) members, here.During the meeting, the DDC members brought several issues into the notice of DC, viz. improvement...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary today convened a review meeting to give final shape to the arrangements for smooth celebration of the ensuing Republic day-2021, here.The meeting held threadbare discussion on the arrangements...

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma today reviewed the status of the water bodies which includes ponds and springs in the district here at a meeting.The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pawan  Parihar; ACD, Kishore Singh Katoch;...

District administration Kishtwar, under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma, today kick started the celebration of the National Girl Child Week by organising an awareness camp in collaborations with the CDPO Kishtwar. On the...

The Government on Thursday informed that 117 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 42 from Jammu division and 75 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123764....

Minimum temperatures plummetted further across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Thursday as the weather office forecast another spell of snow and rain during the next three days.Minimum temperatures across the valley and Ladakh dropped further on Thursday due...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would take up the issue of mining 'mafia' rule in Punjab in the forthcoming assembly session and will expose Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who was the kingpin of all the 'mafias'. This statement was made by senior leader...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced the office bearers of the state's Legal Cell and SC Wing. In a joint statement issued from the party headquarters, AAP's state incharge and MLA from Delhi, Jarnail Singh and state president and Member of Parliament,...

Punjab’s first entertainment channel Zee Punjabi is letting no stone unturned to entertain the audience with putting their best foot forward in all the genres. After announcing shows like ‘Maavan Thandian Chaavan’ and a chat celeb show ‘Dil Diyan Gallan with...

Third edition of Punjab Bird Fest, organized by Ropar Wildlife Division, Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab kick started today with flying colors when many bird watchers and nature lovers reached Bird Watch Centre, Ropar to participate...

Bigg Boss 14 contestant Eijaz Khan is temporarily out of the controversial reality show and is not leaving any chance to spend time with his special lady, Pavitra Punia. Eijaz says Pavitra has already met his brother and is all set to meet a few other members...

Bigg Boss 12 contestant Jasleen Matharu feels Rubina Dilaik is going to win the ongoing 14th season of the reality show. She praised Rakhi Sawant, too, saying Rakhi was playing well and is one of the most entertaining contestants in the current season. "Honestly,...

Suswagatam Khushaamadeed with Pulkit Samrat stars the gorgeous Isabelle Kaif as the female lead! The entertainer with an underlying message on social harmony will witness Pulkit Samrat essaying the role of a Delhi boy, Aman, with Isabelle playing the role of Noor...

Budding actress Isabelle Kaif on Thursday shared the first look of her upcoming film Suswagatam Khushaamadeed with actor Pulkit Samrat, and social media could not stop noticing how much she resembles her sister, Bollywood star Katrina Kaif."Namaste - Aadaab...

Filmmaker Omung Kumar B. on Thursday announced that he is making a film on 109-year-old Fauja Singh, popularly known as the Sikh Superman, who broke records as a marathon runner."My next film... FAUJA The Sikh Superman," Omung, known for directing biopics like...

On Wednesday, the Centre took its biggest stand ever on the issue of three agricultural laws. The 10th round of talks was very different and more important than previous farmer-government talks. The Centre, while making a big proposal to put the laws on...

Fifty-seven players have been released by eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises ahead of the 2021 auction, to be held next month. They include Mumbai Indians' fast bowling great Lasith Malinga, former Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith, Chennai Super Kings...

Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga, the top wicket taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has retired from franchise cricket that is why he was not retained by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for the 2021 season, the franchise said in a statement.Malinga, 37,...

India defeated Australia for the second successive time in a Test series in two years, with both the series wins coming in Australia.Here are the six main reasons that helped the underdogs and injury-stricken India beat host Australia 2-1 in the four-match...

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, Republic of Singapore on 20 January 2021. During their virtual interaction, both Ministers expressed satisfaction...

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today said that Covid-19 pandemic has taught us the importance of good ventilation and sunlight for our health. He expressed his disapproval of the growing tendency of living in closed spaces and emphasized that proper...

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day today. A special program was organized on this occasion in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai was the Chief Guest at the programme. While congratulating...

NITI Aayog, along with the Institute for Competitiveness, today released thesecond edition of the India Innovation Index in a virtual event. The report examines the innovation capabilities and performance of the states and union territories.The first edition...

The government has proposed to defer the implementation of the farm laws for a year-and-a-half in order to break the deadlock between the government and the farmers on the three controversial laws.After the tenth round of talks with the farmer leaders, Union...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a High Level meeting with a team of well-known experts from Power sector and senior officials from Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited to revamp the Power Supply System in J&K, here at Raj Bhavan.Sh....

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gained momentum in Mohali when a social worker, who played an important role in the health sector, former senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Daler Singh Multani joined the party in the presence of state incharge and Delhi MLA Jarnail...

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Jayanti, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sahib, Chand Nagar and prayed for sustained peace, prosperity and happiness for all.Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor observed...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Prominent Religious Leaders Conference on ‘De-radicalization' organized by JKNPF at Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust hall at Channi Himmat Jammu.Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor called for comprehensive measures...

The convoy of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is increasing day by day due to the work being done by the party for the people of Punjab. AAP got a major boost when more than half a dozen big personalities of Punjab joined the party. Several prominent leaders from...

The Bharatiya Janata Party is creating a serious threat to the unity of the nation by failing to resolve the farmers' protests against the three controversial farm bills, which were recently passed in Parliament, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday.Addressing...

The Centre is working with State Bank of India to launch an E-portal on the lines of Amazon to facilitate Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises to sell their products, Transport & MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Wednesday.At present, Amazon.com...

"I have been waiting for a girl vice president since...forever," girl scout Amelia Phillips tells Kamala Harris, in a handwritten note. Another child has drawn a dog, in red ink, "to keep you company", yet another has sketched Harris standing in front of...

US-based drugmaker Moderna has confirmed that it has received a report from California's health department that several individuals at one vaccination centre in San Diego were treated for possible allergic reactions after vaccination from one lot of the company's...

Filmmaker P Rajapandi says his upcoming Tamil crime drama, Kuruthi Kalam, will depict a range of emotions, from revenge to sacrifice. Directed by Rajapandi and Danush, the web show is set against the fictional backdrop of brutal gang wars in Chennai."Crime dramas...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Himachal Pradesh’s first online youth radio station ‘Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil’, here today.The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the young entrepreneurs and said that the online radio would go a long way...

A delegation of Tibetan community led by Chief Representative Officer Tenzin Nangwa called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today and conveyed the good wishes on behalf of the Tibetan community for the golden jubilee celebrations of the Statehood...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held a Press Conference to announce the approval of Ratle Hydroelectric Project cleared by the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.Terming it as a historical decision for making J&K power surplus...

District Development Commissioner, Ashok Sharma, today ordered   arrest of a private contractor working on Machail road for dismal performance on the road despite   repeated warnings.Responding to the complaint of the locals, during weekly...

District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh K Shavan, today conducted a day long tour of the district and inspected physical and financial progress on a number of developmental works.The DDC inspected the progress on Government Medical College coming up...

The Government on Wednesday informed that 109 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 45 from Jammu division and 64 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123647....

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan is currently holidaying in Maldives, and she has shared a picture on Instagram from the trip with fans."Sandy Toes and Sunkissed Nose," she wrote as caption with the image, where she is seen sitting on a pavement with her feat on...

Actor Sonu Sood, who was lauded for his efforts to send migrants home safely during lockdown last year, dismisses allegations that he pulled off the entire operation using funds provided by a particular political party."I could do all this because I was not...

The District Mineral Task Force (DMTF) Srinagar has approved establishment of mineral checkposts to curb illegal mining and transportation, illegal constructions and filling of water bodies in and around the city. The mineral checkposts to be established...

In order to provide a platform to the budding artists, the Department of Tourism Kashmir is organising a 4-day Snow Sculpting Competition at Gulmarg from today.In the competition, over 30 participants drawn from various districts of the Kashmir Valley both...

The Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting of the officers  to review and  finalise the arrangements to ensure smooth celebration of Republic Day-2021.The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioners(G&S),...

Deputy Commissioner, Kathua , O P Bhagat today  flagged off a Walkathon as part of the ongoing Road Safety campaign.The inaugural event of Road Safety Week was organised by the Motor Vehicle Department under the aegis of RTO Kathua, to sensitize stakeholders...

Top most priority must be given to the MLA priorities as they are the elected representatives and have best knowledge of the developmental needs and aspirations of the people of their respective areas. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur...

Two Punjab Cabinet Ministers Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa and Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria today joined the dharna at Jantar Mantar with the Congress MPs of Punjab in support of farmers. In a joint statement issued here today, both the Punjab Ministers demanded...

In a breakthrough, District SAS Nagar police has nabbed four criminals of Lawrance Bishnoi group along with arms and ammunition. They were absconding in murder cases. Satinder Singh PPS, SSP, S.A.S. Nagar informed that under the supervision of Dr. Ravjot...

Inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, four-Day long 24th National Youth Festival (NYF) 2021 was organised virtually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Here, massive...

On the day he led India to a 2-1 Test series win at the Gabba as captain, Ajinkya Rahane was named Virat Kohli's deputy for the first two Tests against England in the home series next month. Rahane, however, said that he does not want to even think of the...

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a reference to the banter he had with Australia captain Tim Paine during the third Test while celebrating India's win in the fourth Test here on Tuesday. An injured Ashwin watched on from the stands with the rest...

Coach Ravi Shastri called Cheteshwar Pujara a warrior after the India No. 3 took multiple blows on his body, head and arm during his 211-ball 56 that helped lay a solid platform for the Indian team's three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test at The Gabba...

Pace bowler T Natarajan had all odds stacked against him growing up. His family, led by father who toiled for daily wages and mother who ran a roadside shack, had little money and his house had no TV on which he could watch cricket and pick his initial lessons....

The M/o Tribal Affairs has signed two important MoUs with  KVIC  of M/o Small & Medium Enterprises .Responding to the clarion call of the Prime Minister to embrace Khadi as a philosophy and as a critical component of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat...

The Union Home MinisterAmit Shah, while visiting the Delhi Police Headquarters in New Delhi today, paid homage to the brave Corona Warriors of the Delhi Police who laid down their lives for the welfare of society and the nation. On this occasion, Shri Amit...

The Vice President of India,M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for measures to prevent agro brain drain and attract educated youth to take up farming as a profession. He opined that the future of Indian agriculture lies in the hands of technology-driven farming...

The 69th Plenary Session of North Eastern Council (NEC) is being held in Shillong, Meghalaya on 23rd & 24th January, 2021 under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister,Shri Amit Shah. The meeting would be attended by the  MoS (Independent Charge),...

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) and North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for development of integrated waste-to-energy facilities at NDMC’s landfill site at Ranikhera in Narela, New Delhi. The...

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the farmers' agitation, saying that the "image" of India built by the Congress is being "destroyed" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Commenting on the farmers' protests at several borders...

A delegation of 20 religious leaders associated with the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) met Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday. During the meeting various issues related to Waqf, Haj and dargahs were discussed.About...

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that leaking sensitive information related to the national secret of a planned attack to a journalist is a "criminal act" and persons behind this should be put in prison.To a question about the alleged chats...

Former Congress chief on Tuesday slammed BJP national president J.P. Nadda after he taunted him for misleading and provoking farmers, saying who is he and why should he answer him.While addressing a press conference here at the party headquarters, Rahul Gandhi...

Three people, believed to be farmers from Punjab, were arrested here on Tuesday on charges of holding a protest meeting against the three contentious Central farm laws at the historic Ridge in violation of prohibitory orders.The police claimed that they were...

"I think a drawn series will be worse than the loss a couple of years ago," former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said on Monday. However, the Indian team on Tuesday went one step further as they came out with one of the best Day Five batting performances...

Well over a decade back when former India pace bowler Karsan Ghavri took charge of the BCCI pace bowlers academy at the PCA Stadium in Mohali to groom future India fast bowlers, he struggled to find young batsmen for his trainee bowlers to practice against."For...

On the cemented terrace of his Roorkie home in Uttarakhand, father Rajinder Pant would tie a pillow to the chest of his tiny son Rishabh and bowl with a cork ball to him from close distance to take the fear of facing fast bowlers out of his mind.That, coupled...

How quickly fortune changes is evident in the dramatic manner in which Washington Sundar, originally selected only for the T20 series in Australia, was asked to stay back for the Tests, made his debut in the fourth Test in Brisbane after the mainline bowlers...

Behind the rise of India medium pacer Shardul Thakur is an unknown hero that has perhaps never been given due credit -- wife of his childhood coach Dinesh Lad. How? It was she who gave permission to her husband to let Thakur stay at their two BHK flat in Borivali,...

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, whose dismissal for 97 through rush of blood on the fifth day of the last Test in Sydney denied India a possible victory, on Tuesday stayed till the end on the fifth day of the Gabba Test to ensure he saw India off to a historic win at...

Actress Deepika Padukone says she is more fond of baking than cooking, and reveals she is an expert at making cookies. On Tuesday, Deepika joined the latest Instagram trend, and hosted a Ask Me Anything session for fans.When one fan asked her about the "favourite...

Bigg Boss 14 housemate Rubina Dilaik seems to be finally realising she needs to get out of her staid, 'shikshika' mode, and get dirty if she must survive in the house. Following her showdown with Eijaz Khan a few days ago, the Tuesday night episode of the...

Ekta Kapoor has cast social media influencers Ruhii Singh and Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, as the lead cast of her upcoming web series, Bang Baang. The producer claims the act is part of her effort to give new talents across the country come...

Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee is all set to enter Bigg Boss 14 as a proxy to contestant Eijaz Khan, who had to make a temporary exit from the show. She says she has no strategy or a gameplan to deal with housemates during her stay."Honestly, I never...

District Development Commissioner, Ashok Sharma today visited the 1000 MW Hydro Electric Power Project at Arzi Kishtwar to redress the grievances of the people affected by the project.He was accompanied by CGM Chenab Valley Power Project Ltd, P B Jain, Tehsildar,...

In pursuance to the directions of National Green Tribunal (NGT), District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Dr Piyush Singla chaired a meeting to review the protection and restoration of water bodies in the district.While reviewing the progress of restoration...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented 1001 bottles of ‘Ozoraksh sanitizer’ by Co-Founder and Director Operation, Vigada Care Private Limited Rohit, here today on behalf of the company.The Chief Minister thanked the company for this gesture. Co-Founder...

The representatives of H.P. Tax Bar Association, Shimla led by its President Rakesh Sharma called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, here today.The Association urged the Chief Minister for extension of last date of filing of applications under H.P Legacy...

Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today held a meeting with the young entrepreneurs of district Ludhiana at CICU Complex, Focal Point, here. He was also accompanied by PMIDB Chairman Mr Amarjit Singh Tikka, CICU President Mr Upkar...

Chander Gaind, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Patiala Division, have directed the officials to expedite the cases decided by District Magistrate under 47A of Stamp Act, besides expediting the recoveries. For the inspection of records of offices of Deputy Commissioner...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gained momentum in Mohali district, when several personalities from Nayagaon joined the party on Tuesday at the party headquarters in the presence of state unit incharge and MLA from Delhi, Jarnail Singh and the Leader of Opposition...

Famous Yogacharya (Professor) of Dhule and Yoga Professor of JJT University, Dr. Rajendra Nikumbh has been promoted as International Yoga Teacher and Evaluator by Yoga Department, Ministry of AYUSH, Central Government of India. There are only eighteen people...

Outgoing Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian Choudhary Mohammad Yasin, who has been transferred as Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K, was today accorded a warm send off by the officers of the District Administration Shopian.ADC, ACR, CPO, SDM,...

The District Level Screening Committee cum inter-departmental committee(s) constituted by the District Administration, Srinagar approved an assistance of Rs 38.20 Lakh in cases of houses damaged due to recent heavy snowfall; assistance to affected families,...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Mussarat-ul Islam today inaugurated Fruit Show –cum- Kissan Mela organized by the Horticulture department here at Horticulture Farm, Maitra.He also inspected the stalls established by the different departments to disseminate...

Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat-ul Islam today visited the District Hospital and inspected the healthcare facilities being extended to patients, especially amid COVID-19 pandemic.The Chief Medical Officer apprised the Deputy Commissioner about staff position...

Heads of Municipal Bodies of Kashmir, Political leaders, Sportsperson, senior faculty members of SKIMS and MD Ahad Hotels today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.A delegation of Presidents/Vice Presidents/Councilors Coordination...

Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, today convened a meeting to discuss promotion of menstrual hygiene and sanitary napkins among girls and women.Among others, the meeting was attended by Mission Director, JKRLM, Mission...

The Government on Tuesday informed that 113 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 53 from Jammu division and 60 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123538....

Department of Skill Development Jammu and Kashmir today inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu to enhance skill and employment of students and staff with exposure to latest technologies.The MoU was signed in presence...

The Department of Higher Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for up-skilling of students enrolled at the Cluster Universities of Srinagar and Jammu at SPMR College Jammu.The MoU is part...

Affirming government’s commitment towards strengthening transparency and accountability in governance mechanism, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today emphasized ensuring prompt delivery of civic services besides timely redressal of public grievances.Advisor...

In pursuance to the activities to be carried out during the 32th National Road Safety Month, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary today inaugurated the traffic awareness programme, here.He also flagged off a Maxi Cab Rally from...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today visited the Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium Sonwar to take stock of the snow clearance work and related arrangements for the ensuing Republic Day- 2021 function.The Div Com was accompanied by DIG BSF, DC...

Acc to Manik Goyal ,one of the volunteers of Punjab First from Mansa“We have got printed 20,000 flags  to support the current farm agitation .These  yellow coloured flags with Kisan majdoor ekta logos would be distributed free of cost throughout...

To provide vegetable growers with marketing facilities for their produce, the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with J&K Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHMC) Ltd.The MoU...

Anshul Garg today assumed the charge of office as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag.He took over the charge from K.K.Sidha who has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary Revenue.Various senior officers of district administration welcomed the Deputy...

Imam Din today assumed the charge of office as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara.Soon after assuming the charge, the Deputy Commissioner took an introductory meeting of all District Officers and Subordinate Staff.While addressing the meeting, the DC urged...

Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, today convened an introductory meeting with all district and sectoral officers here after assuming office as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian.The DC enjoined upon all officers to work with utmost dedication and commitment and ensure speedy...

The District Administration, Kupwara headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone today flagged off a group of 25 private fish farmers for training cum exposure tour from D.C. Office, here.The farmers are scheduled to visit National...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today flagged-off a day-long exposure-cum-training tour of 25 progressive sheep breeders to SKUAST Shuhama from Mini Secretariat Ganderbal.The tour was organized by the Sheep Husbandry Department Ganderbal under...

To review the performance of banks operating in the district Ganderbal and line departments for the quarters ended June and September, 2020 under District credit plan (DCP) 2020-21, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today...

Deputy Commissioner (DC), Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad today convened a meeting of officers to review the implementation of projects funded by NHPC under Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).The DC on the occasion...

The District Administration, Budgam today informed that the Panchayat Haran Haripora shall be developed as Model Panchayat in the district.This was given out during a meeting convened here to discuss modalities for establishment of one model panchayat at...

As a part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month, District Development Commissioner, Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode, today flagged off a Walkathon-cum-Awareness Rally, here on the theme “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha”.Students from different educational institutions,...

Rent Assessment Committee (RAC) today approved 19 rent cases of different departments here at its meeting chaired by District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode.The DDC Doda, who is also chairman of the Committee, held a detailed discussion with...

A presentation was made before the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur by officers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on ‘Safe City Project Mandi’ under Nirbhaya project, here today.The Chief Minister said that the Safe City Project proposed to be executed...

Chairman, Manish Media Jaipur, Chandmal Kumawat presented a book ‘Modi India Calling-2021' written by him on 107 foreign tours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, here on Monday.  This book has been published on the occasion...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented 770 oximeters, 5000 N-95 masks, 10000 surgical masks and 400 PPE kits by Corporate Affair Manager, Nestle India Limited, Una Harpratap Singh Sidhu and Finance Controller Devesh Jerath on behalf of the management...

A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs led by the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Legislative Assembly Harpal Singh Cheema, met the State Election Commissioner Jagpal Singh Sandhu on Tuesday and called for a free and fair elections for the...

Rana K.P Singh, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha, today launched the Calendar and Documentary based on theme “Spiritual Journey of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji”, dedicated to 400th year of advent of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, prepared by High Court Lawyer and...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Poojan of AhmedabadMetro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project via video conference today. Gujarat Governor, Union Home Minister, Gujarat Chief Minister and Union Housing & Urban Affairs...

The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman held the pre-budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories (with Legislature) here today. The meeting was held through Video Conference and was...

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today suggested all corporates to consciously encourage whistle-blowing mechanism and provide adequate safeguards for the protection of whistleblowers.Delivering the Convocation Address at the Institute...

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today inaugurated the newly constructed Burns and Plastic Surgery Block of AIIMS, New Delhi and dedicated it to Sushruta, ‘The Father of Plastic Surgery’.Dr. Harsh Vardhan shared his vision of...

Union Minister for Education and Chairman, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' virtually interacted with the students of KendriyaVidyalayas across the Country. The Minister attended the programme from KV Andrewsganj, New Delhi and answered...

Defence Secretary, Dr Ajay Kumar inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada organised by NCC at India Gate on 18 January 21. The theme of this Swachhata Pakhwada is "Clean India, Green India, Yeh Hai Mera Dream India".Speaking on the occasion. Dr Ajay Kumar said that NCC...

Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi based DRDO laboratory, handed over Rakshita, a bike-based casualty transport emergency vehicle to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)  \ in a ceremony held at CRPF HQ in New Delhi on 18 January...

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports  Kiren Rijiju launched the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Mhalunge-Balewadi in Pune on Monday. This is the 9th KISCE formally inaugurated by the Union...

A national delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) today met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh and discussed...

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to increase the use of renewable energy and making India Atmanirbhar, two projects supported by Energy Maharatna ONGC for the welfare of people in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh were launched by Minister...

"Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last," the US Vice President-elect's mother Shyamala Harris told her once, says this revelatory and inspiring biography of the female icon of the moment, to be released on the day...

With the farmers agitation continuing for the 54th day and the crucial 10th round of talks of the farmers with the government scheduled on Tuesday, Kisan Congress Vice President Surendra Solanki on Monday said that the downfall of the Narendra Modi-led BJP...

Actress Aahana Kumra wants to work in a sports film. She says, considering the physical fitness she has gained during lockdown, she is prepared to take up such a role."It is a good time for us to explore different characters and meaty roles thanks to the revolution...

The Jammu & Kashmir Police busted a terror module on Monday in Jammu's Ramban district by arresting two terror operatives and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, officials said.Police said initial investigation reveals...

Actor Rana Daggubati says working on the documentary, Mission Frontline, has given him a perspective on what goes into guarding our frontiers. The upcoming documentary highlights the life of jawans of the Border Security Force."India's Border Security Force...

Uber and Lenskart on Monday announced a partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to spread awareness as well as promote road safety during the government-organised, first-ever 'Road Safety Month.'Uber and Lenskart are sharing the...

The chief functionary of Patiala Foundation Ravee Singh Ahluwalia was honoured for his outstanding work in road safety by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in New Delhi on Monday.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of Road Transport...

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the newly-constructed Burns and Plastic Surgery Block at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and dedicated it to the 'Father of Plastic Surgery' - ancient Indian physician Sushruta."Due to the...

Hoping to extend its 'territory' beyond Maharashtra, the ruling Shiv Sena has announced it will sound the poll bugle soon in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections due in another three-four months.The proclamation by party's Chief Spokesperson and MP Sanjay...

Former Indian cricketers, including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, on Monday lavished rich praise on Mohammed Siraj after the right-arm fast bowler picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.On Monday, Siraj returned with figures...

When my parents and older brother left their home in Kashmir in the middle of the night in 1990, I was just a small foetus in my mother's womb.To escape genocide at the hands of armed Islamists backed by Pakistan in Kashmir, hundreds and thousands of Kashmiri...

The farmers protesting against the new Central farm laws have announced a 'Tractor March' on Republic Day. On Monday, the Supreme Court heard the petition of the Delhi Police on the issue. The apex court said it is for the Delhi Police to decide whether...

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has unveiled the trailer of a documentary on the Haryana Jat Reservation Andolan of 2016. He says it is a timely reminder of what absence of harmony can do to a state and a nation.The documentary titled "Cheer Haran", focuses on the riots...

Actress Yami Gautam on Monday turned nostalgic while shooting for her forthcoming film Bhoot Police in the city. Jaisalmer holds a special place in her heart because this is where she began shooting for a television show 11 years ago.Yami shared a photo of herself...

Bigg Boss 13 contestant and Punjabi singer Shehnaaz Gill on Monday shared a stunning picture that is all about love, going by her caption.In the Instagram image, Shehnaaz poses on the bed. She is dressed in blue denims paired with a powder blue off-shoulder...

Actress Anupria Goenka loves taking skincare tips from actress Kirti Kulhari, whom she tags an expert in the subject.Anupria dug out skincare secrets from Kirti, who was seen donning a zero make-up look in the series "Criminal Justice Behind Closed Doors"."Kirti...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday teased his fans with a tweet, asking if he is affable or not.The superstar's post came in response to a tweet posted by the official account of Kolkata Knight Riders wishing the team's co-owner Jay Mehta a happy birthday."To...

Actress Disha Patani, who is rumoured to be dating Tiger Shroff, has shared a video of her dancing to the latest song sung by the actor.Disha showed her support to Tiger's new single titled "Casanova" by posting a video of her dancing to the song and also lip-syncing.Tiger...

Actress Juhi Chawla on Monday took a jibe at social networking platforms WhatsApp and Facebook at a time when millions of users are abandoning WhatsApp and opting for other chatting platforms to ensure their privacy is maintained.Taking a dig at the above mentioned...

Several deputations from political parties and members of the Block Development Council today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here for the redressal of grievances and other issues.A deputation of National Conference led by Member of Parliament, Hasnain...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that Jammu- Kashmir is an oasis of talent and asked the budding youngsters to come forward to reap maximum benefit from programmes like ‘SHAURYA’ to channelize their potential in the right direction.The Lieutenant Governor...

A series of activities were today held across Jammu division districts to mark the beginning of National Road Safety Month.The day witnessed inaugural functions, walkathons and awareness rallies organized by respective district administrations.At Samba:...

To build awareness about road safety and reduce road accidents, a month-long 32nd National Road Safety, 2021 awareness drive themed ‘Sadak Surakhsha Jeevan Raksha’ was today launched across all the districts of Kashmir.The month long programme that commenced...

Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, today met the Federation of Industries, Jammu, who called on him to apprise him of their issues and demands.The federation, which was led by it's President, Lalit Mahajan, presented a host of issues...

Mussarat Islam today assumed the office as Deputy Commissioner Ramban. He took over the charge from Nazim Zai Khan who has been transferred and posted as Director Industries and Commerce, Kashmir.  Various senior officers of district administration welcomed...

District Administration Udhampur today conducted day long training cum workshop for the Common Service Centre operators and Arogya Mitras for effective implementation of Ayushman Bharat/Sehat Scheme in the District.At the outset, District Manager CSC, Akshay...

District Development Commissioner Kathua Om Prakash, today flagged off a group of 50 farmers for the exposure visit  to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Jammu ( Chathha ) under ATMA.While interacting with the farmers, the...

Outgoing Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban Nazim Zai Khan, who has been transferred as Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir, was accorded a warm send off by the officers of the District Administration Ramban.SSP Ramban Haseeb-Ur-Rehman, SSP Traffic JS Johar,...

The 9th District Road Safety Committee meeting was today held here under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Om Prakash to review the implementation of road safety plan and functioning of the Motor vehicle department.At the Outset, Regional...

Right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj, who on Monday picked five wickets for 73 to become only the fifth Indian bowler to pick a five-wicket haul in a Test at The Gabba, has shown remarkable level of fitness throughout the four-match rubber against Australia.Siraj has...

Despite nine rounds of talks with the government, the farmers are adamant on continuing their agitation as the protests against the three farm laws entered the 55th day on Monday when the farmers will also observe 'Mahila Kisan Diwas' or Women Farmers' Day.The...

When Kamala Harris takes the oath as the next US Vice President on Wednesday, it will be a moment without equal in the countrys history. Harris will be the first Indian and Black American, first woman and first woman of colour to ever win the election to...

On January 20, 2021, when US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris moves into the One Observatory Circle in Washington, D.C., she will be bookending a remarkable chapter in American history that began with the first ever occupant of this very address back...

Kamala Devi Harris, Vivek Murthy, Gautam Raghavan, Mala Adiga, Vinay Reddy, Bharat Ramamurti, Neera Tanden, Celine Gounder, Atul Gawande are some of the Indian names that are blooming more now than at any other time in the innermost circles of the White House...

Tens of thousands of farmers protesting new agricultural laws along the Delhi borders seeking withdrawal of the contentious legislations, have shared details of "Farmers' Republic Day parade" that they plan to take out as they complete two months of agitation.Their...

At least 83 people were killed and 160 others injured in an attack that took place at El Geneina, capital city of Sudan's West Darfur state, according to authorities."The death toll from the bloody events in El Geneina has climbed to 83 and the injured...

Singer Adnan Sami has shared a throwback photo on Twitter from his days when he was battling weight gain. Sami revealed that he had gained weight just by eating a lot of food. The singer who subsequently had an amazing weight loss journey from 230 kilos to...

Telly star Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya says years ago, she quit a TV show to avoid a traumatic experience.Today, Divyanka is a star in the television space thanks to her work in fiction as well as reality shows such as "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann", "Ye Hai Mohabbatein",...

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has switched on her Kendall Jenner mode in a new post on social media.Ananya posted a string of pictures from a photo shoot that has impressed fans and industry friends alike. Among those who lauded her efforts with their comments...

Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakondas film with Ananya Panday has been titled Liger. The Puri Jagannadh film is set to release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages. Vijay shared the poster of the film on Instagram on Monday.The poster shows...

The Government on Monday informed that 82 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 36 from Jammu division and 46 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123425. Also...

Over two hundred deputations and individuals today thronged the Grievances Cell to apprise Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan of their grievances and demands.A delegation led by Ashiq Shangloo, President Aglar Industrial Unit Holders expressed gratitude...

Chairman Block Development Council Keran Kupwara, President J&K unit of Janta Dal (United), Chairman J&K RTI Movement, and other delegations from various parts of Kashmir today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.President J&K ...

Financial Commissioner Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today launched an online platform - Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS) portal for easy payment of government receipts from anywhere without visits to treasuries or banks.On the occasion Director General...

In continuation to the initiative of facilitating exposure visit of Panchayat Raj institution members to other states, the 4th batch of Sarpanchs from Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is leaving tomorrow for five day training cum exposure visit to...

The 32nd National Road Safety Month was today inaugurated by Transport Commissioner, J&K Pardeep Kumar, with the flagging off a Walkathon-cum-Awareness Rally, here atGulshan Ground.Senior Superintendent Police Traffic Jammu, Shiv Kumar Sharma was the...

Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today assumed the charge as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian.Soon after assuming the charge, he interacted with the officers and officials in his office chamber.While speaking on the occasion, Suse said that he feels honoured to have got...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a meeting of Petrol Pump Owners (PPOs) to discuss the availability of facilities and implementation of various guidelines at filling stations established within the district.During the meeting...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer today convened a meeting to finalise the arrangements to ensure smooth celebration of Republic Day-2021.During the meeting, threadbare discussion was held regarding security, first aid, sanitation, seating...

District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Dr. Piyush Singla today   reviewed the progress  achieved under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)   in the district here at a meeting with  officers of concerned department .Detailed...

Rajesh K Shavan on Monday took over the charge as Deputy Commissioner Rajouri replacing Mohammad Nazir Sheikh who has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs.Rajesh K Shavan has earlier...

The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today chaired a meeting of officers to review the functioning of Rural Development Department and progress made under flagship schemes including PMAY, MGNREGA, 14th FC, SBM and B2V etc.On...

To ensure stabilization of rates and availability of essential commodities in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat along with ASP, Mohammad Yousuf today conducted market checking in the district.On the occasion the DC said...

The Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya  in Gujarat today, via video conferencing. These trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the Statue of Unity. The Prime...

The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched several projects in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. On his two-day visit to Karnataka, the Union Home Minister today inaugurated the expansion project of a Sugar Mill and the 75th branch of Vijaya Bank. He...

The Vice President of India,  M Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the youth to be at the forefront in scripting India’s growth story.He was releasing a biography in Tamil on former President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. The book titled...

Punjab school education and PWD minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Sunday, paid rich tributes to the 66 Kuka Sikh martyrs here at Malerkotla during a state level function organized by Punjab government. While addressing a huge gathering in presence of Satguru...

The Government on Sunday informed that 126 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 61 from Jammu division and 65 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123343....

The 2nd J&K NCC Girls Battalion, Jammu, organized a seven day Army Training Camp at Nagrota with an aim to boost the spirit of cadets, the future warriors of India.Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohilla, today visited...

A total of six persons were killed and seven injured in Rajasthan's Jalore district when a bus caught fire after coming in contact with a high tension wire of 11,000 volts, police said on Sunday.The bus was on its way to Ajmer (and Beowar situated near...

Apart from Covishield, the Serum Institute of India (SII) is working on four more vaccines against the novel coronavirus, according to Suresh Jadhav, executive director at one of the world's largest vaccine manufacturers.Jadhav informed during a webinar that...

Weather office said on Sunday that light to moderate snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to occur from the evening of January 22 to January 25.An official of the local meteorological (MeT) department said, "A...

The number of casualties due to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's West Sulawesi province has increased to to 56, country's National Disaster Management Agency said on Sunday.Agency spokesman Raditya Jati said the number of injured remained...

Parents in middle-class Muslim families generally believe that their children would hardly get a government job, hence, they find it better to engage them in some work rather than letting them pursuing studies. But a young woman from a middle-class family has...

While fans and former cricketers are pleasantly surprised at India's tail wagging with No. 7 and 8 scoring half-centuries, Washington Sundar's father is upset at his son for not getting a Test century.Sundar scored 62 off 144 balls and shared a 123-run seventh...

A brilliant batting partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar on Sunday made sure India remained in the game after the end of Day Three of the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba.Thakur and Sundar shared a 123-run partnership...

Even as "Sun Dilliye Ni Sun Dilliye", a song written, composed and sung by the two young sisters on the ongoing farmers' agitation continues to grab thousands of hits on social media from people across the world, the duo maintains that while all the praise...

Actress Nehha Pendse has urged fans not to compare her with Saumya Tandon, whom she replaces as Anita Bhabhi in the popular sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, saying she should be given time to get into the skin of the character."I would like to request the audience...

Actress Hina Khan is celebrating her Sunday with stunning pictures on social media.Hina posted a string of pictures on Instagram. In the images, she is seen sitting on a balcony sipping on some champagne. In the background a picturesque view can be seen.A The...

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu says she is not a 'protein bar kind of a person' and that "laddoos" work for her.Taapsee posted a string of pictures on Instagram where she could be seen gorging on some besan laddoos."Not a Protein Bar kind of person. What works...

Mahesh Manjrekar probably made The Power because he wanted to play out his Marlon Brando/Amitabh Bachchan fantasies. You don't find much of a reason otherwise, for this film to be made. In this umpteenth reimagining of The Godfather, Manjrekar, besides directing,...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met leaders and heads of several deputations belonging to various political parties and associations at Raj Bhawan here.A deputation led by Chairman Block Development Council Mandi Poonch, Sh Shamim Ahmed Ganai called on Lt...

Ganouri-Tanta Village in mountainous Doda district today saw the light of an electricity bulb for the first time, ending the decades of darkness from the lives of the villagers.The electrification of the village was taken up on the order of Lieutenant Governor Manoj...

The J&K Tourism Department stall at the India Travel Mart (ITM) here has been evoking keen response from the stakeholders particularly tour operators and intending tourists.The three day tourism event was inaugurated by Principal Secretary, Tourism &...

A Young Social Activist Cum Entrepreneur From South Kashmiri's Shopian Town become a helping hand among privileged people via spreading peace and serves people on his humanitarian basis.Tabish Ishaq Mir alias "Mir Salim" is a growing Social activist, entrepreneur...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing today.  This is the world’s largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country. The Prime Minister put...

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of 97th Battalion of Rapid Action Force (RAF) at Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. On this occasion Union Minister of Coal & Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi,...

With a view to create awareness among the consumers of fossil fuels, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas today launched a month long campaign,highlighting the adverse health and environmental impacts of...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing today.This is the world’s largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country.  A total of 3006 session...

The much-awaited 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) got off with enthralling cultural performances amidst a dazzling ceremony celebrating the joy of cinema. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Panaji in Goa today reverberated...

Union Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the closing ceremony of 24th National Youth Festival (NYF) in the presence of Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the Delhi government is prepared to increase vaccination sites as and when it receives more vaccines.On the inaugural day of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive on Saturday, vaccines were administered...

Union minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani has said that  sensitive youth will create New India.  She called upon the youth of the country to march ahead on the path of progress holding the hand of those who need...

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday joined doctors and potential vaccine beneficiaries at AIIMS here at the launch of the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive. Vardhan emphasised that safety above all else has been the guiding principle in...

Actress Ananya Panday says her 2020 release Khaali Peeli gave her an experience that she will cherish for life. The Maqbool khan action comedy stars Ananya alongside Ishaan Khatter as protagonists Blackie and Pooja."‘Khaali Peeli' gave me a character that resonates...

Actress Mithila Palkar says it took her some time to understand that every family is dysfunctional.Talking about her perspective of a normal family, Mithila said: "For me personally, dysfunctionality is normal. It took me some time to understand that every family...

Himanshi Khurana is all set to reinvent herself on reality television. After becoming an overnight reality TV star on Bigg Boss 13 as a contestant, Himanshi will now be seen as a reality TV judge.Unconfirmed reports state she will get around Rs 1 crore-1.5 crore...

Exactly 10 months after recording the first Covid-19 death, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray flagged off the much-anticipated Coronavirus vaccination drive, terming it as "a revolutionary step", here on Saturday, even as thousands of eligible people queued up...

Amid the rollout of the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here are a few things that you need to know about the two vaccines -- 'Covaxin' and 'Covishield' -- selected by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).So...

With the launch of the world's largest vaccination drive in India, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that the Covid vaccine will work like 'Sanjeevani' or an elixir in the fight against the pandemic.Referring to India's victory against...

Instead of crowding a vaccination room, relatives and friends accompanying the persons who are being inoculated against Covid-19, should instead wait outside and greet them with a flower, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said...

BJP Lok Sabha MP from Gautam Buddha Nagar and former Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Saturday became the first public representative to get the Covid vaccine shot as a medical practitioner here at Kailash Hospital.Sharma was also the first person among several...

Superstar Salman Khan has been roped in as brand ambassador of the music reality show, Indian Pro Music League."We have all been hooked to sport leagues for the sheer excitement and competitive spirit of the format, but kudos to the whole team for coming up with...

Bigg Boss talent manager Pista Dhakad has died in a road accident. Several past contestant of the show took to social media on Saturday to express grief.Pista, 24, who was an employee of the reality show's production company Endemol Shine India, had left...

The Tamil film Master, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, has grossed over Rs 50 crore in Tamil Nadu alone within the first three days, and is all set to be remade in Hindi.Casting for the Hindi adaptation is expected to begin soon. Informing...

A day after the ninth round of talks between the government and the protesting farmers ended without a breakthrough, former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram urged "the government to admit its mistake and agree to start on a clean...

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's biggest vaccination drive in the country, the Congress launched its attack on the Centre saying vaccines were being allowed to be used without the mandatory trials of Phase 3.Speaking to IANS...

Rakhi Sawant and her antics have a new rival in Bigg Boss 14 house. Sonali Phogat, well into her late forties and a mother of one, claims she likes fellow housemate Aly Goni, 29.Cougar love is not an alien syndrome in this whole wide world,, and seeing it...

Bengali superstar Rituparna Sengupta returns to Hindi domain with the upcoming film, Salt. The National Award winning actress shares screen space with Chandan Roy Sanyal in the film."Salt is a very sweet story about a couple where the woman is an artist and...

A massive 6.2 earthquake that jolted Indonesia's West Sulawesi province has so far left 42 people dead, over 800 others injured and some 15,000 displaced, while it also destroyed houses and infrastructures, a disaster official said here on Saturday.Those...

International pop star Dua Lipa has tagged herself as an extremely hardworking and driven person, and slammed all those who spread the notion that she got to where she is today because of her looks."I've never really seen being pretty or beautiful as some kind of...

The phase-I of Covid inoculation drive was today launched across all the districts of Jammu Division  amid elaborate arrangements.The drive, being held in a phase manner, started with the immunization of frontline Health workers.  Next booster...

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today addressed the concluding session of the "Prarambh: Startup India International Summit"  and Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan attended the Summit through virtual mode on behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir...

School Education Minister Punjab Mr. Vijay Inder Singla today felicitated winners of ‘Ambassadors of Hope’ belonging to Ludhiana, Moga, Ferozepur and Fazilka districts with Apple iPad, Laptop and Android Tablet during a brief ceremony organised at Sutton House,...

On the occasion of e-launch of massive Covid-19 vaccination drive across the country by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today kick started  the Covid-19 Vaccination drive  in Kashmir at Sher-i-Kashmir...

'Sports is integral to curriculum which help in building healthy mind and body thus ensuring overall personality development of youth", stated Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan while speaking at the valedictory function of 26th Men free style, Greco-Roman...

The traffic on Jammu –Srinagar National Highway (NH44) was restored today with the completion of Bailey Bridge here at landslide hit Kaila Morh, Ramban.The vehicular traffic on the 270 Km NH44 between Jammu and Srinagar was suspended on January 10 due to...

The Government on Saturday informed that 109 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 55 from Jammu division and 54 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123217....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the world's largest vaccination drive to eradicate COVID-19 pandemic.  Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, who attended a virtual programme of the vaccine launch by Prime Minister Modi...

Webinar on Fire Safety Measures in Winter was jointly organised by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Institution of Engineers (India) J&K State Centre, Srinagar in collaboration with J&K Fire and Emergency Services, SDRF, Divisional Administration...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting with representatives of Private Schools of Kashmir.The meeting, among others was attended by Director School Education Kashmir, Director Social Welfare, CE R&B, CE PHE, Deputy...

Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, chaired meetings of State Level committees for sanctioning of subsidy cases under the Central Package of Incentives and sanctioning of 30% Central Capital Investment Incentive for...

The Covid-19 vaccination drive was today launched across all the districts of Kashmir division after Prime Minister, Narendra Modi virtually kicked off world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive in the country.The vaccination drive was launched setting in...

Director Agriculture Kashmir, Muhammad Iqbal Chowdhary today convened a meeting here to review implementation of flagship programmes under agriculture sector.The Director on the occasion reviewed submission of DPRs on Micro Food Processing Enterprise Scheme (FME),...

Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Sharma today administered oath of allegiance to newly elected Vice President Municipal Council Kishtwar, Sanjeet Kumar Kotwal in presence of all the members of MC.The post of Vice President was lying vacant due to resignation of the...

The implementation of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was today reviewed here at a meeting of District Level Task Force, held here under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Kathua, Om Prakash.At the outset, District Project Officer, ICDS,...

Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Packaging-Mumbai, today organised a training workshop on Aesthetic Packaging of Handicrafts and Handloom, Products here for the craftsmen and entrepreneurs associated with...

Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today reviewed the arrangements for smooth conduct of All India Urdu Mushaira and Hindi Kavi Sammelan, here at a meeting of concerned officers.The all India Mushaira and Kavi Sammalen are being organised on January 27 and...

Delhi High Court, grantingrelief to Sahara Credit Co-Operative Society and Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society has not only stayed the restricting orders of the Central Registrar of Co-operative Societies against the two societies but has also stayed proceedings...

The ninth round of talks between the government and the agitating farmers ended inconclusively on Friday. The next round of meeting has been scheduled for January 19.The meeting of the farmer leaders with the government, which started at 12 noon on Friday...

The ninth round of talks between protesting farmer organisations and Union ministers to end the deadlock on agriculture laws are underway at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. Meanwhile, when it was time for lunch, a 'langar' was sent by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management...

ChandigarhTaking serious note of the withholding of degrees of the SC students by private colleges/institutions owing to non-payment of fees after the closure of Post Matric Scheme for SC students by the Union Government in 2017, the Punjab Government today directed...

Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil; former Ministers, former Legislator and DDC Member called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today at Raj Bhavan here.Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous...

Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, PK Pole along with Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad on Friday visited snowbound Gurez Valley near LoC for 02 days marathon camp to deliver COVID-19 vaccine and also to have first-hand appraisal of winter preparedness...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today chaired a review meeting of Planning, Development and Monitoring department.The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring, Simrandeep Singh; Director General, Planning, Development...

After the successful conduct of a series of events back home to revive the tourism sector in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the J&K Tourism Department has started focusing on promotional activities and road shows outside the Union Territory.In this regard...

The Government on Friday informed that 144 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 64 from Jammu division and 80 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 123108....

“Punjab is all set to excel in the Tokyo Olympics-2021 and bagging maximum quota for the State for this mega event is the main and sole aim with Punjab Institute of Sports (P.I.S.) and other allied institutions engaged headlong and burning midnight oil under...

Punjab Health & Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today handed over appointment letters to 36 medical laboratory technicians.Disclosing more about this here today the Health Minister said that under the 'Ghar Ghar Rozgar' an employment scheme of...

The 15th meeting of the State Single Window Clearance & Monitoring Authority (SSWC&MA) held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave approval to 13 project proposals for setting up new industrial enterprises and expansion...

The Accurate weather forecast  was  not only vital for the farmers to protect their crops from natural calamities but also help in tourism development as the tourists can decide about their travel plans according to the climate. This was stated...

School education and PWD minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Friday, laid the foundation stone for the construction of 'Forest and Nature Awareness Park' here at Partap Nagar. While elaborating details, cabinet minister Mr. Singla said that the park will be...

The Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government is all ready to roll out most awaited corona vaccination programme under which firstly, Health Care Workers (Central, State & Armed Forces Medical Services) to be vaccinated with their consent at dedicated...

Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana Varinder Kumar Sharma today directed the BDPOs and other concerned officials to ensure that all development works related to government schools and Aanganwari’s in district Ludhiana should be carried out on priority basis.He said...

The National Scheduled Castes Alliance and other fraternal organizations today entered into the 19th day of their continual symbolic hunger strike and protest dharna at Sector 25, Rally Ground, Chandigarh as the Punjab Government today announced that within...

A Young Boy with Golden hands Sanan Iqbal becomes the first Goal keeper from South Kashmir who was selected for Real Kashmir (FC) Football club Recently.Hails from South Kashmiri's Main town Bungam  Shopian Sanan 20 S /O of Mohd Iqbal Bhat is a state...

Kapurthala Police busted a gang involved in smuggling of illicit liquor and seized 170 cartons of IMFL labeled “Naina premium whisky for sale in Chandigarh”on a tip off, Kapurthala Police nabbed three accused who were carrying 15,30,000 ML (170 Cartons) illegal...

Secretary School Education Department, B.K Singh, today took stock of the functioning of J&K Board of School Education here at its Divisional Office.The Secretary interacted with the Officers and staff of JKBOSE to get firsthand account of various processes...

Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan and Chief Engineer BRO, Brigadier IK Jaggi today inspected progress of construction work of Bailey bridge besides repair work of damaged concrete bridge, here at Kela Morh.Additional Deputy Commissioner, Harbans...

Several districts of Jammu Division today received the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine(Covishield) from the health department.Like in other parts of the country, the first phase of vaccination would start with the immunization of frontline health workers from...

The Executive Committee of CAMPA has recommended for afforestation of 13000 ha forest area in the 2021-22.The Committee made the recommendations at its 26th meeting held the other day under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohit Gera, Pr. Chief Conservator of Forest...

Additional Deputy commissioner Bhadarwah, Rakesh Kumar today convened a meeting to discuss arrangements for the celebration of upcoming Republic day 2021.Discussions regarding security, first aid, sanitation, Fire and Emergency Services,Seating arrangements, Power...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today visited Doda district and reviewed various development works and welfare schemes being executed in the district in a meeting held with the district administration.Reviewing the progress under PMGSY, Advisor...

Following the registration of seven world-famous handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir under Geographical Indication of Goods (GI) Act, the Government is now actively pursuing GI registration of five more crafts for quality assurance so that their marketing in the...

Principal Secretary, Power Development Department and Information, Rohit Kansal, today convened a meeting of senior officers to discuss safety issues of field workers of the department.Kansal said that safety of field workers including daily wagers engaged in...

Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today inaugurated mega job fair organised by Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk, Jammu.The event, which was attended by more than 1200 students of Polytechnic/ITI, was participated by...

The District Administration Ganderbal today informed that two vaccination centers have been established at District Hospital and SDH Kangan for the inauguration of Covid-19 vaccination drive on January 16th in the district.This was stated by District Development...

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal, who is also Chairman Management Committee of Sakhi One Stop Centre for women today, convened a meeting here to review the facilities provided to the aggrieved women at One Stop Centre (OSC) in the district.During...