Right from the beginning, &TV’s Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari has struck the right chords with the audience with its unusual, yet entertaining plot and perfect comical timing.  Turning out to be the audience’s daily dose of entertainment, the audience...

As part of Union Government's Public Outreach Programme, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao today conducted a public outreach camp at Nowshera, Rajouri.Director...

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary today participated in a Public outreach Programme during a visit to Chak Chattakan, Ramgarh, Samba.On the occasion District Development Commissioner, Samba Rohit Khajuria, Director...

Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today E-inaugurated 42 Water Supply Schemes (WSS) completed at an estimated cost of Rs 73.86 crore.The WSS will cater to 2.32 lakh people and provide drinking water to 46400 functional household tap connections...

39th Regional Workshop on Training and Capacity Building of State and District MIS (Management Information System) Coordinators hosted by Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, J&K commenced today at hotel Radisson Narwal Jammu.80 District MIS Officers from...

Punjab Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla called upon United Kingdom Secretary of State for Education and South Staffordshire Member Parliament Mr. Gavin Williamson on the sidelines of the plenary session of six days long conference organized by World Education...

Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy Wednesday visited Ganderbal as part of Union Government's public interface program and assured people that development, peace and economic prosperity would soon change fortunes of people in Jammu and Kashmir.He...

Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai today said that development of J&K is priority for the central government.Addressing a large public gathering at Sheikhpora Budgam, the Minister who was on a visit to Budgam in connection with the Government’s...

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today visited city center Lal Chowk and interacted with traders there.He was accompanied by Advisor to Lt Governor Farooq Khan and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary.The Union Minister...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma Wednesday handed over cheques of Rs 1 lakh each to the valley's two promising mountaineers, Nawab Moauzam Khan and Ghulam Mohammad Wani for successfully scaling Mount DKD Peak in Uttrakhand.The duo was facilitated here...

After a night-long lull, fresh exchange of firing was witnessed at Khrew area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday resulting in the killing of a militant while as police said operation was on in the area as another...

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on Wednesday said that anti-militancy operations were stepped up in Southern districts and that militants were feeling heat. He said in the days ahead, more anti-militancy operations will be...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya interacted with the officials of Irrigation and Public Health Department regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) at Raj Bhavan today. He emphasized to complete all centrally sponsored water supply schemes before 2022 and said that concrete...

Himachal Pradesh has been conferred Award of Excellence CSI SIG e-Governance award-2019 by the Computer Society of India for Him Pragati online system of Chief Minister's Office.Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sanjay Kundu handed over this award to Chief...

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu today said that the Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab government would be providing sugar and tea leaves at subsidised rates to the smart ration card scheme beneficiaries shortly....

To control the cases of dengue and malaria in the state, special attention need to be paid towards the high risk areas where maximum such cases are reported. The year 2019 recorded an increase of malaria cases in rural areas and 80 percent of total malaria...

A delegation of Joint Action Committee (JAC) today met Higher Education Minister, Punjab, ript Rajinder Singh Bajwa at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh.Mr. Rahul Bhandari, IAS, Secretary Higher Education, Punjab, Mr.  Mohinder Pal Arora, IAS, Special Secretary,...

Strategic discussions and meetings with global business leaders marked Punjab’s first day in Davos for its second visit to World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday.The high-level Punjab delegation, led by Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal,...

Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today visited Pulwama and chaired a meeting of officers to review the position of essential commodities and other supply position in the district.The meeting was attended...

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Wednesday visited the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium at Sonwar, the venue of this year's Republic Day celebrations in the district, and took stock of arrangements being put in place there.The DC was briefed...

District Development Commissioner Doda Dr Sagar D Doifode today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the celebration of 10th National Voters Day.It was decided in the meeting that district level function will be held at Town Hall Doda on 25 January...

District Development Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib flagged off a group of 40 farmers hailed from different blocks of the district on a 3-day tour within the UT for updating their knowledge on different aspects of modern agriculture methods.Chief Agriculture Officer,...

District Development Commissioner Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today convened a meeting of District Environment Committee members to review the action taken by the different departments for proper implementation of the plan.Threadbare discussion held regarding action...

Bollywood’s ace Film-Maker Mahesh Bhatt visited Lovely Professional University, today, and presented Hindi play ‘The Last Salute’ at LPU’s multi-dimensional stage of Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium. Many a times performed at country’s mammoth theatre stages in the...

To give the message of De-addiction on the occasion of Republic Day, the Gillco Group and Urban Dive events are going to organize the Punjab Winter Half Marathon on 26 January. The competition will include hundreds of runners from the states of Punjab,...

Chitkara University today announced that it is leading an International Project named “Risk Management and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance – PREVENT IT”.  The three year project Erasmus+ offers innovative perspective in addressing antibiotic resistance. ...

A Boot-up camp for the upcoming 5th season of the annual Entrepreneurial event ‘B-Starter’ of Chandigarh Business School of Administration for cultivating entrepreneurial skills amongst students was organised at CGC Landran today. Passionate leaders and...

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Varinder Kumar Sharma today gave clarion call to the people to support the Punjab government and district administration for making Jalandhar the first drug free district in the state.Presiding over a function to under the Drug...

The deputy commissioner Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma on Wednesday announced that complete overhaul of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Talwandi Madho village, around 31 km from district headquarters, would be ensured. Mr Sharma, who is also chairman of the...

Casting directors Vibhu Gupta and Vikas Pal, who started their career in casting with Casting Bay in 2016 have been getting a lot of appreciation for their recently released web series Jamtara- Sabka Number Ayega which revolves around the illegal business of...

The trailer and music of PNG Entertainment’s next, ‘Amar Kahani Ravidas Ji Ki’ is out. The film is based on teachings and life of Saint Ravi Das Ji.The film is written and directed by Arvind Singh Sirohi and bankrolled by Geeta Popli and Parmanand Popli.Talking...

SAEINDIA, a professional Society of Automotive Engineers, in association with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and other sponsors, today announced the commencement of the 13th edition of the much-awaited BAJA SAEINDIA series with 253 teams participating in Pithampur...

In keeping with its commitment to offering sportswomen a platform to compete and showcase their talents, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) 2020 has announced the participation ofthe Lebanese Republic and Union of...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, along with Prime Minister of Nepal Shri K.P. Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani - Biratnagar today.Jogbani – Biratnagar is an important trade point between the two countries....

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the Telugu scholars to prepare a roadmap for development of Classical Telugu language and for the development of Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu (CESCT) in Nellore.Addressing the...

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for greater focus on poverty alleviation. He advised the governments to shun resorting to populist measuresand adopt a comprehensive approach towards poverty eradication.The Vice President was responding...

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to reorient the education system and improve the quality of teaching and research in our institutions of Higher Education.Addressing the convocation of Vikrama Simhapuri University, in Nellore,...

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, in its first meeting of 2020 and after the constitution of Chief of the Defence Staff, met today to consider a number of new and ongoing proposals for procuring critically...

The Union Minister for Law & Justice, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the technology should be designed to make life easier and simpler. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating...

The Union Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that three-tier teams should be set up for scientific research involving...

The Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized the first National consultative workshop on Strengthening Agri- Logistics in e-National Agriculture Market (e-Nam) in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion Union Minister for Agriculture and...

The Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemical & Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya today participated in the High-level roundtable of UNAIDS (The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) on the theme Access for all: Leveraging Innovations,...

On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, a high-level delegation led by Revenue  Minister Punjab Gurpreet Singh Kangar, on the second day of their visit, reached the jungles and far-flung tribal areas and met with the Sikh...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states at New Delhi on Monday evening. He reviewed the progress of various central government schemes being implemented in states which include Ayushman Bharat, PM- Kisan, Ease of...

Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that there is a need to create “Water Management Committees” which will help to manage, harvest and distribute water in efficient manner.The Minister said this while addressing a mammoth gathering...

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday inaugurated indoor multipurpose sports complex here at Bhagwati Nagar.The complex is constructed by the J&K State Sports Council at the cost of Rs 4 crore.The...

As part of the public outreach programme launched by the Centre Government for the Union Territory of J&K,  Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs and Civil Aviation(Independent Charge) ) and MoS Commerce and Industry...

As a sequel to Center government's public outreach programme, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, today visited Ramban district and inaugurated Power Receiving Station, Chanderkote, Fruit and Vegetable...

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi heard various public deputations as a part of outreach programme launched by Central government.Advisor to Lt Governor, Farooq Khan and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary were also...

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that the Central Government wants a new dawn of development and accountability in the functioning of government machinery in Jammu & Kashmir.He said this at the Public Outreach Programme...

Union  Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs,  Anurag Singh Thakur today listened to people's issues here at  Khour, as part of centre government's public outreach programme.During the meeting, he interacted with various deputations...

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda today concluded two day tour of this mountainous district after  chairing a public meeting here  at Arnas.The Union Minister was greeted by the members of local tribal community- who had gathered in...

Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre today conducted a public outreach camp, here at Kalakote.Director School Education Jammu, Anuradha Gupta, Joint Director School Education...

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Gen (Retd) V.K Singh today addressed public outreach programme at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chenani in Udhampur.The programme was attended by Commissioner Secretary, PWD (R&B) Department J&K, Khurshid...

Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi today said the Government of India is striving hard to promote technology, trade and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister...

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare,  Kailash Choudhary today inaugurated completed  projects  and launched new works in border district Samba and  chaired a public outreach meeting at Raya Morh  block- Vijaypur.Member...

While presiding over the meeting of Tribal Development Department today at Raj Bhavan, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that special emphasis should be given to education, health, roads and vocational education in tribal areas.He said that the tribal areas...

Environmentalist and social activist Arushi Nishank was honored for her contribution towards the environment with her Sparsh Ganga initiative. The Second edition of the award was organized at 10 Raja Ji Marg and Vigyan Bhawan. At the award function, Arushi along with...

Sarwan Singh Ramgarhia on Tuesday assumed charge as Chairman Punjab Backward Classes Commission in the presence of Commerce and Industries Minister Mr. Sunder Sham Arora. Besides family members of the newly elected Chairman, many dignitaries were present on...

Punjab Cooperation and Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa today exposed the lies of the previous SAD-BJP government on account of inking loss making power pacts with various private power companies, thus committing serious breach of trust with the citizen...

"The importance of education in a person's cannot be neglected as it helps shape the destiny of children which are the future of a nation. The Punjab Government is fully committed to ensuring this which is evident from the way it has taken to the task to...

Lashing out at Shiromani Akali Dal for its stance on regular intervals over CAA, cabinet minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi said that SAD has become the rubber stamp of BJP as it is continuously ignoring Sikh issues. He added that decision of withdrawal from...

Ridiculing SAD’s claim that it had chosen not to contest the Delhi Assembly polls due to differences with BJP over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday challenged the Akalis to quit the alliance at the Centre...

LPU hosted Five-Day National American Football (Gridiron) Championship-2020 at its campus. The Board of Control for Gridiron (BCGI) in India preferred to organize its ‘First National Championship’ at LPU. All Matches for Gridiron under 16/19 Boys & Girls...

In order to partner and support the distributors in their growth story, Bisleri purchased 200 Ashok Leyland Tempos for the distributors across the country. The tempos were handed over to the distributors at Bisleri’s Corporate Office in Mumbai. This is...

The Triple Medal winner at the 13th All India Police Shooting Championship which concluded recently at Pune, SI Ajitesh Kaushal of Punjab Police today met the SSP, S. A. S. Nagar Mr. Kuldeep Chahal at his office here. Lauding the officer for his stupendous...

A fourteen days workshop on Instructional Strategies for Outcome Based Language Teaching for Teacher Educators under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teacher and Training concluded.The theme of this workshop was to orient the participants...

Inter-Department Carrom (Boys/Girls) Competition of Guru Nanak Dev University was organized at the University Campus. About 10 boys & 09 girls teams were participated in this competition.Dr. Amandeep Singh, Incharge, Campus Sports Committee said that In these competitions...

Fans of Sony SAB’s Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga and Baalveer Returns are up for an exhilarating ride as the two of the fiercest villains of Indian television are getting ready to join forces in order to become the ultimate powerful ones in the world. Beginning...

Shailendra Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, today called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan.Sh. Kumar briefed the Lt Governor about the various activities undertaken by the Election Commission in the Union Territory...

Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today visited Ganderbal and chaired a meeting of officers to review the position of essential commodities and other supply position in the district.The meeting was attended...

Commissioner Secretary Sarita Chauhan Department of Forest, Environment & Ecology today reviewed the functioning of Forest Department at Van Bhawan Jammu.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests J&K, Dr. Mohit Gera through a presentation briefed the Secretary...

Key infrastructural projects worth a huge Rs. 500 crore will be taken up for execution in Srinagar under the Smart City project in 2020-2021 fiscal.From road redevelopment to development of footpaths to creation of heritage network to upgradation of historic...

Soon after the incident involving caving in of around 20-meter stretch of Jhelum embankment at Shivpora, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary early Tuesday morning visited the area and took a firsthand assessment of the damage.Concerned...

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also the CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited or SSCL Tuesday said a massive plantation drive is being held again this year as part of the Green Srinagar Initiative launched last year in the district...

District Administration Poonch today held a mega public outreach program under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Rahul Yadav, here at GDC Poonch.Chairman BDC Surankote, SDM Surankote, BDO, district Officers, Surpanchs, panchs, senior officers...

District Administration, Budgam today said that projects worth Rs. 126.24 crores are ready to be inaugurated by the end of March, in the district.The Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani said that work on 24 major projects costing Rs....

District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana chaired a meeting with members and Co-Opted members of District Environmental Committee to discuss the various issues pertaining to the conservation and management of natural environment in the district.Additional...

District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana chaired a joint meeting of Block Development Council Chairpersons and Block Development Officers to ensure that the newly elected BDC Chairpersons play pivotal role in the development of rural areas.During...

District Development Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana today flagged off the first Batch of 03 MAITRIs to the rural areas of Kucchal, Tatanai and Kewa Panchyats of the district.MAITRI (Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technician for Rural India) is a component...

Agriculture Department today send three batches of farmers for trainings/ exposure visits outside UT of J&K from 21st to 25th January, 2020 from the Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Jammu for capacity building of the farmers.Joint Director Agriculture...

District Development Commissioner Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today reviewed the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.The meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz Ahmad, Executive Engineer PHE and other senior officers...

District Development Commissioner Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer convened a meeting of officers to review the progress registered under Horticulture and Agriculture sectors in the district, here today.The meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture...

Indian System of Medicines on Tuesday organized a seminar on integrated approach for prevention and treatment of diabetes.The objective of the seminar was to highlight the role of AYUSH system of medicines in prevention and treatment of various diseases including...

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Doda Kishori Lal Sharma flagged off ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ walkathon from Sports Stadium Doda via DC office to Old Bus Stand with an aim to generate awareness among the masses to save and educate the girl child.ADC said that...

Pharmacists association of Bandipora on Tuesday held a protest demonstration against block medical officer Bandipora for assaulting their colleague in his office chamber.According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)— the protesting pharmacsists alleged that...

In the absence of Block Development Officers in various blocks of twin districts of Kupwara and Bandipora, the official work gets hampered, thereby making common people suffer immensely.According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Kupwara district...

A soldier and a Special Operation Group (SoG) man was killed in an encounter that broke out in Zantrag area of Khrew in South Kashmir’s Puwlama district, officials told wire-service Kashmir News Observer (KNO) on Tuesday.Officials said that joint teams...

The fifth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) 2020, organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS) from February 2–12 in Sharjah, will see 18 clubs from 9 countries compete in two team sports: basketball and volleyball.Starting on February 3, 2020,...

According to Newton’s third law of motion, To every action there is always equal and opposite reaction. Thus action and reaction are universally equal without exception. Newton has given this law in his book , the Principia published in 1686. The law is 334 years...

No 222 Squadron, the Tigersharks were inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in a ceremony attended by General Bipin Rawat PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC , Chief of the...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi today (January 20, 2020).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism...

On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab,Capt. Amarinder Singh, a high powered team under  Revenue Minister Punjab Mr GS Kangar reached Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh to redress the grievances of Sikh farmers.“Preliminary talks with the administration...

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for preservation and promotion of classical languages saying that they provide the window to our past and the civilizational values of ancient India.Shri Naidu, who arrived at Venkatachalam, in Nellore district...

Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Partap Chandra Sarangi, today said that the Union Government is endeavoring hard towards all round development of every part of Jammu and Kashmir with...

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Debasree Choudhari, today laid foundation stones for construction of roads from Machine Domana to Chibba Chak in Block Bhalwal Jammu and Lahori Chak, Gajnasoo Bazaar to Rathua in Block Marh.While addressing...

As part of public outreach programme launched by the Center government for the Union Territory of J&K,  Minister of State for  Union Ministry of  Road  Transport  and Highways General (Retired) V. K Singh, conducted a exhaustive...

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda today said that advancement of education, health and employment sectors are main focus areas of centre government's development plan.Chairing a public outreach meeting here at STC Talwara in block Pouni, during...

Punjab Vigilance Bureau, today nabbed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) posted at Police station Dera Bassi, SAS Nagar district red handed while accepting bribe of Rs. 20,000/-.Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said ASI Onkar...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu on Monday agreed to expeditiously start work on the prestigious Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway project.Acquisition of land for the...

Speaking during the Education World Forum in London, the Punjab Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla today said that the education without active participation of the community is one-sided affair and it would be difficult for government and society as well...

Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna Chaudhary today announced that the Punjab State Early Childhood Care and Education Policy to ensure the holistic and integrated development of children up to 6 years of age will be formulated...

"The drainage system in the urban areas of the District would be strengthened so as to ensure that the sewages do not overflow and the excess water doesn't inundates the villages of the region."These views were expressed here today by the Technical Education...

Phulkari CAN, the philanthropic wing of Phulkari WOA, a leading women’s organisation of Amritsar, conducted its 44th Cervical Cancer Awareness Session at Guru Nanak Dev University with the special efforts of Vice Chancellor Jaspal Singh Sandhu. The event was...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur congratulated Jagat Prakash Nadda on becoming National President of BJP at New Delhi today.He wished him a successful tenure and said that it was a proud moment for Himachal when a leader of the state attains the topmost position...

A group of 110 students, drawn from various government schools of Chenab region districts, today left for Tamil Nadu under Students Exchange Programme of Samagra Shiksha.The students were flagged off by Commissioner/Secretary School Education, Hirdesh...

The makers of 83-The Film are out with yet another team player’s first look poster. This one features popular singer Ammy Virk as Balwinder Singh Sandhu from the forthcoming sports biopic.Actor and singer Ammy Virk dropped the first look on his social media...

The makers of 83-The Film are out with yet another team player’s first look poster. This one features popular anchor Sahil Khattar as Indian wicket keeper Syed Kirmani from the forthcoming sports biopic.Ranveer Singh dropped the stunning new poster on his...

After dropping the first look poster of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, the makers are out with back to back two new posters from the film.Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is an upcoming romantic comedy drama film. The film, themed on homosexuality, is a quasi-sequel...

Actor Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani starring Good Newwz rushes passed 200 crore mark and the makers are nothing but excited.The goofy tale of two couples tryst with in-vitro fertilisation is helmed by debutante filmmaker...

A special Kanno Dekhi Movie “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”- for visually impaired children, was today screened by Directorate of Samagra Shiksha in association with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, here at Platinum Cineplex, Palm Islands, Canal Road.The movie is specially...

Director, Archives & Archeology, Muneer-ul-Islam, who also holds the charge of Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), today said the  department is taking steps to bring famed Mughal Gardens of Srinagar on the world...

Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today said that ample stock of essential items is in place in Kashmir division while as  efforts are underway to ensure its proper distribution.The Secretary said this...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to discuss the preparation of nomination dossier for listing of Mughal gardens on  UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.The meeting was attended by Director Archives, Archaeology...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting of officers to discuss the availability of LPG and Petroleum products in snow affected areas  of Kashmir division.The meeting was attended by Secretary, Food Civil Supplies...

District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today inaugurated cricket tournament organised by JK Police under civic action plan 2020 at Chowgan Ground.SSP Kishtwar, Dr. Harmeet Singh Mehta, Brigadier 9 RR Vikrim Bhan besides other officer of...

District Development Commissioner, Kulgam Showkat Aijaz Bhat today visited Noorabad area to take stock of  snow clearance operation, availability of essentials and restoration  of power supply.The DDC visited Watoo, Aasnoor, Manzgam, Avil, K.B.Pora,...

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo today convened a meeting of officers to constitute Monitoring Committees at Sub-division and Tehsil level with the mandate to  monitor the snow clearance measures and restoration of essential services in the district.The...

District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Anshul Garg, today convened a meeting of officers to finalize arrangements for smooth conduct of Republic Day celebrations in the  district.The DDC directed the officers to ensure fault free arrangements for smooth...

District Development Commissioner, Budgam Tariq Hussain Ganaie today said that most of the works taken under B2V2 ambitious programme will be completed by ending  February.These remarks were made by the DDC during a meeting of officers to review the progress...

Director Horticulture, Kashmir Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today inaugurated Fruit Preservation and Utilization Extension Centre in Budgam.Joint Director Horticulture Kashmir, Chief  Horticulture officer, District Horticulture Officer, Budgam and other field functionaries...

Jammu Tawi  Golf Course (JTGC) today organized Golf Caddies “Republic Cup -2020” here today. It is the first tournament of its kind since the inception of JTGC.32 Caddies of  JTGC participated in the tournament, who were divided into 8 four-balls.Complimenting...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today, interacted with students as part of Pariksha Pe Charcha 3.0 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. 50 Divyang students also took part in the interaction programme. The interaction, which lasted for over ninety minutes,...

The seventh annual meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure took place on 16th and 17th January 2020 in New Delhi with around 80 participants. Germany and India established the Working Group in 2013 to strengthen their economic...

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2020 at Cariappa Parade Ground here today. He was received by DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra. The Chief of Naval Staff inspected the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented...

The Halwa ceremony, marking the commencement of Budget printing process for Union General Budget 2020-21, was held here in North Block today morning in the presence of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Union General Budget...

With an intent to invite investments to the newly formed UT of Jammu & Kashmir, a three-day Global Investors' Summit 2020 is scheduled early this year which will be held in the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu. As a precursor to this mega event a Pre-Summit...

Under Prime Minister's initiative to reach out to people of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation & Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal today inaugurated a tubewell and lane drain protection...

Stating that Jammu and Kashmir will usher in a new era of development, Union Minister of State, Arjun Ram Meghwal today said that central government is committed to ensure all-round progress of J&K.The Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development...

The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme was today held across Kashmir during which thousands of children under the age of 5 years were administered anti-polio vaccine to protect them against the crippling disease.AT ANANTNAG: The District...

Noted Punjabi poet Prof Gurbhajan Gill’s ghazal book titled “Mann Pardesi” was released by Dr SS Johl, noted economist and chancellor, Central University of Punjab, during a function held at Punjabi Bhawan, here last evening.On this occasion, Punjabi Sahit...

Three day National pulse polio round begins here today at District Kapurthala. Civil Surgeon Dr.JasmeetBawa inaugurated the camps at civil hospital and near Mani Mahesh mandir. She also inaugurated the camp at SDH SultanpurLodhi&MohallaDeewana at sultanpurLodhi....

Former Punjab CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal today that the martyrs are the national treasures of any country and a nation can flourish only if it follows the path shown by our great martyrs. She said this while addressing the gathering on the occasion of death anniversary...

A one day workshop on preservation of rural water resources like ponds etc for irrigation was held at Punjab Agricultural University, here today. The workshop was organized by International Project Trust, ‘Tigress’, between Cambridge University and PAU...

Animal Husbandry Minister Virender Kanwar today said that the state government will set up cow sanctuaries/Gausadans in eleven districts of the state except Lahaul Spiti district to provide shelter to stray cattle in natural environment and also to provide...

The 26th Blood Donation Camp of Chandigarh Zone was organized by Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Sector 15-D. In this camp 343 Nirankari devotees donated blood in which 74 women also participated enthusiastically. In...

Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh today conducted public outreach programme at Subash Stadium, Udhampur.Commissioner Secretary, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment J&K, Sarita Chauhan, District Development Commissioner, Udhampur...

As part of Union Government's Public Outreach Programme, Union Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey today visited various panchayats of Block Dansal, Jammu including Tarah, Janakha and Dansal panchayats and interacted...

Union Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani today conducted public meetings at village Moori of Dheeti Panchayat and at Spritual Growth Centre here today.Addressing a huge crowd near Middle School Moori, Smriti Irani congratulated...

The Central Government is committed on its promise for exemplary transformation on developmental front across Jammu and Kashmir after the people joyfully embraced the new system of administration. This was stated by Union Minister of Railways, Commerce and...

Union Minister of State for Power, New & Renewable Energy, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Raj Kumar Singh today reiterated the commitment of the central government to ensure equitable and fast-track development projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The...

Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey today inaugurated National Immunisation Day here at Gandhi Nagar Hospital.Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo; Director Family Welfare,...

Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, V. Muraleedharan today e-inaugurated Rural Haat and various road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Billawar.He also reviewed progress of various centrally...

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, today said that civil works on the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) project in Samba shall commence in the month of February 2020.The Union Minister informed...

The Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur today said that Jammu and Kashmir has suffered immensely due to the historical mistakes, and this has had a detrimental impact on its political, social and economic development. ...

In order to sustain polio eradication from the state, the Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr Balbir Singh Sidhu on Sunday launched the three-day pulse polio campaign at Jagatpura village in Mohali. More than 33 lac children of less than five years across...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma released annual calendar 2020 of Tourism Department, J&K, here today.The calendar was released in presence of Director Tourism Kashmir, Nisar Ahmed.On the occasion, the Advisor complimented the department for selecting...

District development Commissioner, samba Rohit Khajuria today inaugurated Intensified Pulse Polio Programme and instilled polio vaccine drops to newly born baby in the presence of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rajinder Samyal at District Hospital Samba.The polio...

Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh today kick started three days long campaign of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization and administered vaccine to the children below five years of age at polio booth of Gujjar Mandi.Senior Rotarian KK Langer, senior...

District Development Commissioner, Nazim Zai Khan today flagged off a tour of 30 students from Ramban to Tamil Nadu for “Student Exchange Programme” organised by the Education department under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.ADC, Ashok Sharma, Chief Education Officer...

Director Handloom Development Department, Babila Rakwal today officially inaugurated the Handloom Expo “Magical Weaves organized by Handloom Development Department in collaboration with M/S JanKalyan Handloom WICS at Kala Kendra Jammu.Deputy Labour Commissioner...

UTDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu today celebrated its 8th Annual Raising Day at Bn. Hqrs. Jammu.SSP, Commandant of the Bn. Nisha Nathyal, inspected the Bn. Quarter Guard and took salute of UTDRF Parade Contingent.Speaking on the occasion, the Commandant congratulated the...

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today flagged off a group of 30 students of the District under students exchange tour Samagra Shiksha from District Headquarter Kishtwar to Tamilnadu.ADDC Kishtwar Mohd Hanief Malik, CEO Kishtwar Dr. Kuldeep Kumar...

Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana today kick started three days Intensified Pulse Polio Programme administered Polio drops to children below 05 years at District Hospital Kishtwar in presence of ADDC Kishtwar Mohd. Hanief Malik and Medical Superintendent...

District Development Commissioner, Dr.Sagar D Doifode today flagged-off the batch of 40 students for educational tour to Tamil Nadu for student exchange programme under Samagra Shiksha.DDC extended good wishes to the students and advised them to maintain a tour...

District Development Commissioner Doda, Dr. Sagar D Doifode inaugurated the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization programme at the Model Polio Booth near OPD block, New District Hospital Doda and also administered Polio drops to the children.Chief Medical Officer...

Director General Police (Prisons) V.K. Singh today visited Prison Headquarters Lucknow where he was informed about the working of the Headquarters which supervises 72 jails of Uttar Pradesh accommodating more than 1 lakh inmates. The DG also interacted with inmates...

National Unani Doctors’ Welfare Association (NUDWA) organized first “Scope and prospects of Unani Medicine in Pediatric Health Care” (SPUPC) Conference in collaboration with Hermas Academy of Doctors, Kerala here today.The conference was attended by Director...

Raj Bhavan bade farewell to its Deputy Secretary Rakesh Kumar at a farewell program held here today. Sh. Kumar is proceeding to join his next posting after his promotion and subsequent transfer as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah.Lieutenant Governor,...

In view of forthcoming Republic Day, briefing cum interaction was held at IRP-19th battalion Hqr. Changran Kathua by the Commandant, Randheer Singh, SSP.In the meeting, the SSP asked the officers to remain extra vigilant and be fully equipped and ready...

The Northern Zonal Accountancy Training Institute, Jammu today felicitated the KAS qualifiers and Accounts cadre probationers by hosting Induction Meet in its campus.These probationers, who have joined the Accountancy Training Institute for undergoing theoretical...

Indian aviation and technology leaders gathered in Bengaluru for industry meet ahead of “Wings India 2020”, Asia’s largest civil aviation event.  Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Smt. Usha Padhee,...

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shripad Naik visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2020 at the Cariappa Parade Ground here today. Upon his arrival, Raksha Rajya Mantri inspected the Guard of Honour presented by a contingent of the three wings of NCC...

Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar today inaugurated ELECRAMA 2020, at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Minister of Power...

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated  its 15th Raising Day here today . The Union  Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai was the chief guest on this occasion and Shri G.V.V. Sarma, Member Secretary, NDMA was the Guest...

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan.Sh. Meghwal and the Lt Governor discussed about the initiatives for increasing...

Based on Gandhiji's thoughts, philosophy and life, a programme of 'Gandhi Katha' was organized at Raj Bhavan Shimla, today. Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, a well known Gandhian gave a detailed presentation on Mahatma Gandhi Ji. Governor Bandaru Dattatraya inaugurated...

Prof. Ashok Saryal, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today.Vice-Chancellor apprised the Governor about some of the achievements of the university in the year...

Femina, India’s veteran and trusted women’s brand successfully hosted the 6th Edition of FeminaStylista South for all the future glamorous fashionistas in the region. The brand has already set its footprints across the nation with successful editions across...

Two-Day training of "Faculty Innovation Ambassadors” concluded, today, at Lovely Professional University (LPU) on promising notes. 25+ Mentors from MHRD’s Innovation Cell built mentorship capacity of 300+ IIC members through a series of 4 training programmes....

Punjab Youth Development Board chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today announced that for taking the welfare schemes of state government amongst masses, the board would be appointing youth coordinators (honorary designation) in all districts of the state. These...

In a unique initiative the district administration under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Deepti Uppal today organized a mega Lohri for 500 new born girls in the district under the nationwide Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.MLA Rana Gurjeet...

On 18th January, 2020 at Kushabhau Thakre Hall, CTM organized a special award ceremony named “Shikhanvid Gaurav Sanman”. On the function a book titled “Verbs : Gujarati-English” prepared by a research scholar, Shri Kumarpal Parmar been launched by Gujarati...

A delegation of Dal dwellers called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.The delegation led by Ghulam Mohd. Kachroo, President, Zamindar Association apprised the Lt Governor about various issues pertaining to the rehabilitation...

Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today conducted a whirlwind tour of Akhnoor-Jourian area.During the tour, the Lt Governor visited Ancient Buddhist Site at Ambaran and historic Akhnoor Fort. He emphasized on preservation and restoration of these heritage...

Voice and SMS facility on all local pre-paid sim cards across the Union Territory of J&K shall be restored today.This was stated by the Principal Secretary Planning, Rohit Kansal, who is also the Government Spokesperson at a press conference held, here...

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting to finalize the parking plan for Srinagar city.The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Vice Chairman, SDA, Commissioner SMC, Chief Engineer...

Agriculture Department Anantnag today organized one day awareness cum Farm Machinery Distribution Camp at Achabal which was inaugurated by District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir.The camp was attended by progressive farmers of Agriculture Sub...

Development Commissioner Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer today inaugurated District Level Inter Block Chess and Carrom Competition for boys and girls at Government Boys Degree College Pulwama.The event was organized by the department of Youth Services and Sports Pulwama...

Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today visited upper reaches of the district to inspect the snow clearance operation and to take stock of availability of essentials.The DDC visited Arin, Sumlar, Chuntimulla, Kudara, Aragam, Cheetibandi, Chapran,...

Director Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today convened a meeting to review the functioning of Horticulture Department.Joint Director Horticulture, Assistant Director Horticulture, Accounts officer, Executive Engineer Horticulture (P&M), Chief Horticulture...

Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Hashmat Ali Khan today convened a meeting of officers of the Revenue Department to discuss measures for removal of encroachments on state and Kahcharai land and other revenue matters.The meeting was attended by ADC Ganderbal,...

District Development Commissioner, Kulgam Showkat Aijaz Bhat, today convened a meeting of officers to review functioning and achievement registered under agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and allied sectors in the district.The meeting was attended by ADDC,...

District Development Commissioner, Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, chaired Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) meet at Conference Hall, Mini-Secretariat, here today.The DPO informed the meeting that the committees have been formulated in 178 panchayats of the...

For successful implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir, the PHE department is going to organise  a buyers and sellers conference meet involving consultants, manufacturers of machinery, civil and mechanical contractors and other stakeholders...

Secretary Horticulture, Manzoor Ahmed Lone, today released the annual calendar of the Department here at a simple function.He also inaugurated renovated office hall in the Directorate of Horticulture.Director Horticulture, Jammu, R. K. Katoch; Director Agriculture,...

District Development Commissioner Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan today finalised the arrangements for Republic Day 2020 celebration in a meeting of district and sectoral officers.SSP Anita Sharma, ADC Ashok Sharma, ACD Zameer Ahmed Rishu, CPO Dr. Kasturi Lal, CEO, Deputy...

Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan today visited the venues to take stock of arrangements for the scheduled visit of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Union Minister of State for Food Processing...

District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh today convened a meeting with the concerned officers to review the arrangements to be put in place for the smooth celebration of Republic Day-2020.Senior Superintendent of Police Yougal Manhas, ADC Sher...

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana flagged off a group of 15 students of District Kishtwar for Bharat Darshan tour from PDC Colony Kishtwar to Kolkata.SSP Kishtwar Dr. Harmeet Singh Mehta, 2 I/C 52 BN CRPF, Anil Sharma, 2 I/C 52 BN CRPF, J.K Joshi,...

Department of Information and Public Relations accorded a warm send-off to outgoing Joint Director Information, Jammu, Naresh Kumar, who was recently transferred as Additional Secretary Tourism Department.Joint Director Information Jammu, Namrita Dogra, Deputy...

In view of the upcoming visit of Union Ministers to Jammu and Kashmir to create awareness among people about the benefits of being in a Union Territory, the UT police has elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth arrival and departure of the dignitaries....

Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today interacted with the Councillors of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here at Conference Hall of JMC.While interacting with the Councillors, the Lt Governor observed that the non-implementation of 73rd and 74th Constitutional...

To inspect the pace of work and to get a first hand appraisal of the several developmental projects undertaken in the winter capital, Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city.At the start of the tour, the...

Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam Friday chaired a video conference with Deputy Commissioners to review the restoration of essential services and availability of essential commodities following heavy snow fall in Kashmir Division and pars of Jammu Division.Commissioner/...

A Concession Agreement was signed today for completing the 6.5 km long Z-Morh tunnel in J&K in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari. MoS Road Transport & Highways Gen (Retd) Dr V K Singh,...

The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today suggested the inclusion of the life stories of Veer Savarkar and other heroes of the freedom struggle from different parts of the country, in school textbooks.Participating in a Civic Reception hosted in his honor...

The Minister for Electronics & IT, Communications and Law & Justice, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurated the National Showcase and Felicitation Ceremony here today as a part of the National Challenge titled ‘Ideate for India - Creative Solutions...

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfarehas been closely monitoring the situation after the reports of 41 confirmed cases of novel Corona virus (nCoV) including one death from Wuhan, China on 5thJanuary, 2020.  According to WHO,...

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said at Lucknow  that our constitutional federal system of governance is the guarantee of “Unity in Diversity”.While speaking on the topic of “Enhancing Focus of Legislators on Legislative...

India’s latest  communication  satellite GSAT-30  was  successfully launched  from the  Spaceport in French Guiana during  the early hours  today. The  launch  vehicle  Ariane  5  VA-251 ...

The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, D.V. Sadananda Gowda launched the "APNA UREA - SonaUgle" brand of Hindustan Urvarak&Rasayan Limited (HURL) at a function here today. On the occasion, he also unveiled the Company’s logo.HURL is Joint...

In an important initiative to promote the development of key infrastructure sectors in the newly constituted Union Territory of Ladakh, NITI Aayog entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UT’s administration on 17 January 2020. Under this...

After the successful run of semi-high speed and fully air-conditioned Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express, the second premium Tejas train is ready to run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The inaugural run of this second Tejas Train was flagged off today by Chief Minister...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has convened an all-party meeting on January 23 to evolve a comprehensive strategy to tackle the critical water situation in the light of the fast-depleting water resources in the state.The Chief Minister disclosed...

Describing the controversial legislation as ‘inherently discriminatory’ and a negation of the very secular fabric on which the Constitution of India is based, the Punjab Assembly on Friday adopted, by voice vote, a hard-hitting resolution seeking immediate repeal...

Punjab Chief Minister and CLP leader Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday led the Vidhan Sabha in paying homage to freedom fighters, as well as political and other eminent personalities, who had passed away since the last session of the Assembly.The House paid...

Punjab Vigilance Bureau, during its ongoing campaign against corruption, booked two Naib Tehsildars (NT) in a corruption case and nabbed one NT red handed while accepting bribe.Disclosing this an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said Harnek Singh...

The Narendra Modi government at the Centre, along with their allies, the Akalis, on Friday drew flak from members of the Congress and AAP in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha over their vicious and destructive attempt to polarise and divide the country through the...

The Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa has directed the Panchayat department officials to ensure that  money given by the government under various schemes and programs should be utilised on the development of villages...

Trashing as illogical and irrational the Rajya Sabha MP’s demand for sacking of Advocate General Atul Nanda, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked Partap Bajwa to “keep out of my government’s business, of which you are totally ignorant.”Taking...

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, led by Leader of the House and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Friday unanimously passed a motion to ratify the 126th Constitutional Amendment to extend reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Punjab for...

The state levels function to commemorate the 66 Kuka Sikh martyrs, held by Punjab government at Malerkotla on Friday. On the occasion Cabinet Minister, Punjab Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu recalled the sacrifice of the Kuka patriots in 1872, when the 66 Namdhari...

Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam Friday chaired a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries, Divisional and District Administrations to review the preparations for the visit of Union Ministers to Jammu and Kashmir, commencing from January 18, 2020.Divisional...

The work on all four lane projects under implementation in the State must be expedited so that commuters do not face any inconvenience and projects were also completed in stipulated time period. This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today...

NABARD has sanctioned 44 projects including 39 road projects and five bridge projects, amounting to Rs. 161.35 crores in Himachal Pradesh under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXV) in favour of Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD), yesterday....

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj released a book 'Mann ki Baat' edited by Dr. Inder Singh Thakur, here today. This book is a compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' since 2014 to June, 2019.Education Minister appreciated...

Punjab Health & Family Welfare Minister Mr Balbir Singh Sidhu today conducted a surprise check of Civil Hospital, Khanna. He not only took stock of the healthcare facilities being provided there, but also inquired about the required basic facilities there....

The state levels function to commemorate the 66 Kuka Sikh martyrs, held by Punjab government at Malerkotla on Friday. On the occasion Cabinet Minister, Punjab Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu recalled the sacrifice of the Kuka patriots in 1872, when the 66 Namdhari...

&TV’s newest offering Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein is all set to take the viewers through the true reasons and beliefs behind fasting and proper ways of worshiping through the rituals of Vrats. Known as the Goddess of love, peace, sacrifice, goodwill,...

On the heels of signing an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to build a new 400,000sq ft factory, Ather is moving to the next phase of its growth and scaling up its operations across the country. As a part of its expansion plan, the company is planning...

Health department kapurthala would observe a three day National Pulse Polio Round from Jan. 19 to jan 21. To spread awareness among general public  Civil Surgeon Dr. JasmeetBawaFlagged off a rickshaw rally today. She said that 83194 children between the...

Civil Surgeon Dr Gurinder Kaur Chawla on Friday flagged off a polio rickshaw rally to spread the awareness about the pulse polio campaign which would be held from January 19 to 21.Civil Surgeon said that the announcements would be made to keep residents updated...

Drama Club of Guru Nanak Dev University organized 'Ishq Hai' a play by eminent play writer Ajmer Aulakh. This play performed at Khalsa Hertiage Centre in the natural ambiance of the Guru Nanak Dev University. A large number of students and faculty participated.Vice-Chancellor...

Jassie Gill has been very busy these days in the promotion of his forthcoming film Panga. So he reached Chandigarh as it would be unfair if he didn’t promote his film in his very own city, Chandigarh.Recently released trailer of Panga has shattered the viewership...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab, protested against the ruling Congress government on the second day of the two-day special session over the expensive electricity in the state, in and outside the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.The party MLAs led by Punjab unit president...

Manisha Gulati, Chairperson, Punjab State Women Commission, today visited the women cell of Police Commissionerate Ludhiana and issued necessary directions to the senior police officials. During the interaction with DCP Mr Akhil Chaudhary, ADCP Mr Sachin Gupta...

Manjit Singh Rai, Member, National Commission for Minorities (NCM), today said that the NCM is committed for safeguarding the rights of the minority communities. During his visit to the city today, Mr Rai interacted with the members of minority communities...

The trailer and music launch of upcoming film O Pushpa I hate tears had been launched.The event was attended by the cast Krushna Abhishek, Arjuman Mughal, Anusmriti Sarkar & Karthik Jayaram along with director - writer Dinkar Kapoor ,music director Ramji...

The glamour quotient on Sony SAB’s Tera Kya Hoga is set to rise as OjaswiAroraa will make an entry as Sonia aka Baby, a super stylish girl from America. Sony SAB’s light-hearted romantic comedy show - Tera Kya Hoga Alia will continue to hook the audience...

Countdown for Ravneet's next romantic song has commenced only after the release of his poster of his upcoming track 'Lifeline' featuring by Mumbiker Nikhil. Singh has made huge space in the hearts of his fans after his song 'Attachment'.The song is releasing on...

Commissioner Secretary School Education, Hirdesh Kumar, convened a review meeting of ongoing interventions of Samagra Shiksha in J&K. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Dr. Arun Manhas presented a detailed power point presentation on various components...

Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting to review functioning of vital health care initiatives and programmes being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.The FC directed the officers to prepare a doable action plan and...

Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam today visited the border belts of twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri to review preparations for the upcoming public outreach programme to be conducted by the Union Ministers in both the districts.The CS was accompanied...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today pitched for evolving a Policy of Zero Tolerance against violators of traffic rules.The Advisor was speaking at the valedictory function of 31st National Road Safety Week held at Police Auditorium, Gulshan...

Director General, Social Welfare Department, Rehana Batul today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur district to inspect functioning of various Non Government Organizations including ASHA School for Disabled, Jagiriti Old Age Home and directed for expeditious...

District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer today convened a meeting of officers to review Health Department schemes.The meeting was attended by Chief Medical officer, District Health Officer and other concerned officers.The meeting was informed...

The Motor Vehicle Department Kulgam today organized valedictory function to mark conclusion of 31st National Road Safety Week under theme ‘Sadak Suraksha-Jeewan Raksha,’ here today.The District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat was the...

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today convened a meeting of District Taskforce Committee to review the action plan for Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) in the district.Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Dy CMO, District Immunization...

District Development Commissioner, Budgam Tariq Hussain Ganai, today convened a meeting to take stock of snow clearance, connectivity, restoration of essential services in the district.The meeting was attended by ADC, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, CPO, ACR, ACD, SDMs,...

Motor Vehicle Department Doda today organised a symposium at community hall in which students of various schools participated and expressed their opinions on the theme of road safety.District Development Commissioner Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode was the Chief...

District Magistrate Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today issued prohibitory orders regarding various matters including ban on transportation of bovine, illegal extraction of stones, imposed section 144 CrPC in Chowgan Ground and power projects sites.DM issued order...

District Development Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria today released booklet of activities observed during 31st National Road Safety Week at valedictory cum award distribution function at I.C.C Samba today.ADC Samba, Vikas Gupta, A.S. Police Faisal Qureshi, C.M.O...

The 31st Road safety week, with the theme "Sadak Suraksha, Jeevan Raksha", concluded here today.The valedictory cum award ceremony was organised at Government College for Women, Kathua where DC, O P Bhagat was the chief guest and ASP, Ramnish Gupta was the...

Dozens of livestock were killed while five residential houses were damaged after an avalanche hit Badugam village of Tulail in the Gurez sector on Thursday night.According to wire service-Kashmir News Observer (KNO), around 30 sheep l, a cow and a Buffalo were...

India strongly believes in multilateralism and will work for the strengthening of the WTO with other stakeholders said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways,Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi today. He was part of a panel discussion at the Raisina...

The first Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment (DTI) was convened in New Delhi on 15-16 January, 2020. The session was based on the Terms of Reference (ToR) signed between India and Norway on 8th January, 2019 in New Delhi, during the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda at IIM Kozhikode through video conference.He was participating in the international  conclave on “Global Indian Thought” that is being organised by IIM Kozhikode.Addressing...

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Armoured System Complex at Hazira in Gujarat today. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Raksha Mantri called for active participation of the private sector...

The Vice President,  M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the HRD Ministry and all State Governments to organize visits of students to the Cellular Jail in Port Blair and other historical  places associated with the freedom struggle.The Vice President...

Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided over the signing of an agreement between Government of India, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang  representatives in New Delhi today, to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis. Present...

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs  Nitin Gadkari has emphasised upon combined efforts to curb accidents on roads. He said, the Ministry is working  upon reducing deaths on the roads by half in the coming days.Addressing the...

Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD), Communications and Electronics and Information Technology concluded his five-day tour of Assam, Tripura, West  Bengal, and Odisha with a visit to the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Cuttack, Odisha....

Ladakh Food Processing Summit “Building Partnerships for Inclusive Growth in Food Processing Sector” was organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh in  partnership with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India...

'Saksham', an annual one-month long fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and  Natural Gas, was launched today by Dr. M.M Kutty, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum&...

The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to fill up 819 posts of various categories in Elementary Education Department which include 532 JBT, 35 Language Teachers, 133 Shastries,...

The 10th meeting of State Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority (SSWC&MA) was held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.The  Authority in this meeting has approved 13 project proposals for setting up new...

A free health check up camp was organized for Himachalis residing in NCR, employees of Himachal Bhawan and their families in Himachal Bhawan at New Delhi today.  Venkateshwara Hospital and State Resident Commissioner office jointly organised the camp....

"The Punjab Government would bear the entire cost of the treatment of eminent literary figure Dr. Dalip Kaur Tiwana who has brought laurels to Punjab at National and  International level and whose writings have always been the mirror of the society."This...

The Labour Minister, Punjab, Balbir Singh Sidhu today distributed appointment letters to 11 stenotypists here at Labour Bhawan.These candidates had been recommended for  appointment in the Labour Department by the SS Board.During his address on the...

Prof (Dr) S.S. Behl, Dean academic affairs of Guru Nanak Dev University stressed on the importance of  development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) especially in  languages for the Indian diaspora. which would be instrumental in strengthening...

Under the innovative initiatives of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD Government of India) its Innovation Cell and Institution’s Innovation Council have commenced two-day ‘Innovation Ambassador Training Series’ at Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium of...

In a major initiative aimed at checking the crime against women, the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma today inaugurated ‘She Box’ in the city, to ensure prompt and hassle free complaint redressal of aggrieved women.Inaugurating one...

BJP central appointed Y Satya Kumar as observer for election of BJP Chandigarh President. Arun Sood, former Mayor and councillor from Ward No. 8 filed his nomination papers for the post. Sanjay Tandon, the current BJP Chandigarh President also filed his...

Large number of school children and area residents learn about the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on the second day of the Digital Light and Sound show being organised by the Government of Punjab at Thermal Ground on Goniana Road.The shows are dedicated...

Staying steadfast to its positioning as the only India-centric infotainment destination on TV, EPIC Channel has been the front runner in being the platform for stories of India. EPIC’s commitment to create factual entertainment content has not only earned itself...

Riding high on the mega success of Kabir Singh, Arjan Bajwa is set to spring a huge surprise on the audience and his fans with his next offering, a web series titled ‘State of Seige 26/11’ which will be released on Zee 5.The talented actor known for his charming...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has directed the Finance Department to immediately release Rs 85 lakh for a new underground water pipe line to ensure smooth  flow of clean water to the holy Sarovar (tank) of Sri Darbar Sahib in Sri Muktsar...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced that his government will bring out a White Paper, in the monsoon session of the state Assembly, to  expose the fraud committed by the Akalis with regard to the controversial Power Purchase...

The State Agriculture Department has categorically said that as per its survey no case of locust entering Punjab had been reported so far.Disclosing this here today, Secretary  Agriculture K. S. Pannu advised the farmers not to be panicky as the officials...

The Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial Bhavan Society today organised a function to celebrate121st Birthday of the Shaheed at Sector 44C here today. The Chief Guests on the  occasion Cabinet Ministers, Punjab Mr. Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa and Mr. Balbir...

Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary today said that the Social Security department has disbursed Rs.4473.78 crore to the various  pension beneficiaries of the state up till December 2019.Extending gratitude towards...

The Soil and Water Conservation Department has completed 50 years successfully and during this time, they carried out several developmental works. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Mrs Amrit Singh launched a booklet at her office, here today.On...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar released the annual calendar 2020 of Departments of Public Health Engineering and Irrigation & Flood Control here today.The Advisor  released the calendar in the presence of Commissioner Secretary...

Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today directed for rationalization of medical staff to ensure effective delivery of health care services in all Hospitals.He was chairing a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to review...

A deputation of Pahari community today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan here at Civil Secretariat.The 13-member deputation led by former Legislator Shabir Ahmed Khan apprised the Advisor of various issues regarding welfare of Pahari...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today accorded sanction for financial assistance in favour of 3,264 girls of various districts of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under ‘State Marriage Assistance Scheme’.Under the scheme, being run by the Social...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K.K. Sharma, today advocated the need of adopting a synergized approach for effective implementation of various schemes meant for developing tourist infrastructure in Jammu Division.The Advisor was speaking at a review meeting...

Dr. A P Maheshwari, Director General, CRPF today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu and discussed about the prevailing security situation and various other issues relating to the overall security environment in the Union Territory of Jammu and...

Dr. Bhagwan Lal Sahni, Chairperson, National Commission for Backward Classes today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan.The Lt Governor and Dr. Sahni discussed a range of issues pertaining to the protection, welfare, development...

A delegation of Sarpanch Association Doda called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.The delegation led by Mohd. Yousaf, Sarpanch, comprising of Ms. Makhoo Behum, Chairperson, Block Development Council, Pingal and...

Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), P K Pole today launched a month long mass awareness campaign about importance of oil and fuel conservation.Marking the launch, the Secretary flagged off a publicity vehicle carrying the message...

Directorate of Economics & Statistics organised a two day training programme on National Sample Survey (NSS) 78th round for the field functionaries of Jammu Division which was earlier inaugurated by Director General, Economics & Statistics, A.K. Gandotra.Pertinently,...

The Motor Vehicles Department, Jammu in coordination with Students Welfare Department, University of Jammu organized a symposium on topic “Impact of recent amendments of 2019 in Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in curbing traffic violations and minimizing road accidents...

Secretary Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Achal Sethi, chaired a meeting to review the court cases including contempt matters pending before the Courts here today.Special Secretaries, Law Department, Manoj Pandita, Fayaz Ahmed, Afroz Mir; Director...

Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Yasha Mudgal, launched project work on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distribution Management System (DMS) under R-APDRP scheme for Jammu city.The M/s G.E T&D India...

Following four-day wet spell in Kashmir, the district administration Srinagar on Wednesday said that over 1200 main roads, 60 per cent by-lanes as well as 95 per cent connecting roads have been cleared across Srinagar.Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid...

Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday claimed to have busted a Jaish-e-Muhammad module by arresting five members of the outfit. Police said Gelatins sticks and other material used to make IEDs was recovered from the arrested persons and thereby a major tragedy...

Signifying its non-seriousness, the Jammu & Kashmir government is yet to appoint members of its maiden Law Commission which is mandated to recommend repeal of archaic laws.According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the commission is functioning...

First time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, Government of India is sending 36 Cabinet ministers to the newly carved out J&K Union Territory to spread awareness about the roll-back of Article 370 and to unveil the Centre’s future developmental strategy...

The Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST), organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS), has broken a personal record. The tournament’s Supreme Organising Committee (SOC) has announced the largest participation in its eight-year history with a record number of...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the tenth foundation day of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and the seventh convocation  ceremony in New Delhi today (January 15, 2020).Speaking on the occasion, the...

Ministerial level delegates from 12 countries called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence today, on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue. Mr. Edgars Rinkevics,  Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign...

Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation who is on a visit to India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi  today.Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to the Prime Minister greetings from H.E. Mr....

Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting India for the Raisina Dialogue 2020, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.Welcoming Dr. Zarif to India, the Prime Minister  recalled his warm and cordial discussions with President Rouhani in September...

No imports will be allowed without HSN code into the country said the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal in New Delhi today. He was speaking at  the 6th National Standards Conclave on the subject of Standards for Trade...

The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), ShriPrahlad Singh Patel launcheda month long special exhibition titled Indian Heritage in Digital Space and a two day  long first international heritage symposium today in New Delhi. The exhibition...

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs  Nitin Gadkari has lauded the contribution of all stakeholders in NH sector for their contribution in erecting world class  road infrastructure in the country. He said, it was their efforts...

Moving ahead after the recent amendments MMDR Act 1957 and the CMSP Act 2015,the Ministry of Coal is initiating the process for auction of coal mines for sale of  coal.Expected to be held in multiple tranches, the first tranche is proposed to be launched...

Indian Railways and Railway Energy Management Company Ltd. (REMCL - a Joint Venture of Ministry of Railways & RITES Ltd.) organized a Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet  on 09th January, 2020 in New Delhi. The objective of the Investors’ Meet was to...