The 12-day long 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has come to a close today, with thought-provoking discussions on land management, restoration of degraded land, drought, climate change, renewable...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, along with Mr Ueli Maurer, the President of the Swiss Confederation, addressed the Federal Council of Switzerland in Berne today (September 13, 2019). The Federal Council is the highest executive authority in Switzerland....

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the expansion of Supreme Court and the establishment of more benches in different parts of the country, as per the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, to...

Minister  of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated an Unani Medical Centre and Siddha Clinical Research Unit at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi today. The Unani Medical Centre has been established by the Central Council...

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad has launched the maritime communication services at Mumbai today. He said that Maritime Connectivity will enable high-end support to...

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State(I/C), Housing & Urban Affairs has said that all the states under the National Capital Region will work closely together in visualising and building a better future for citizens of National Capital Region. He was addressing...

Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs has stated that the land pooling policy based on public private partnership in land assembly in urban development represents a paradigmatic shift, wherein land is being pooled and is to...

Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan today held meeting with CEOs of steel industry in New Delhi. The issues and bottlenecks concerning the industry and the possible solutions for them were discussed in the meeting.The Minister assured...

’Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda launched the Biggest Tribal movement to promote tribal enterprise through Bamboonomics in the country which will be a beacon for the rest of the world. He launched the movement for combating desertification and...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday reviewed with Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi the progress in the implementation by his government  on the promised made in the party manifesto for the state.The exercise was part of a meeting...

The CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here with Punjab Government’s Department of Science,  Technology & Environment to jointly address the issues pertaining to public health and environment...

Under the voter awareness programme being initiated in the state under the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the office of the Chief Electoral Officer  on Friday informed the representatives of various political parties about the features...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has welcomed the Centre’s decision to virtually scrap the controversial `Black List’, which was totally discriminatory  towards the Sikh community, in response to the state government’s persistent demand and...

Leveraging the recast investment climate in Punjab, leading Japanese steel manufacturer Aichi Steel has collaborated with Ludhiana based Vardhman Special Steels  giving further impetus to the export, employment and steel manufacturing potential in the state.The...

The Amritsar Rural police on Friday arrested a Pakistan-backed drug smuggler and recovered from him 7.5 KGs of heroin as well as Rs. 28 Lac in drug money.The  arrest of Shamsher Singh @ Shera s/o Nanak singh r/o Bhaini, PS Gharinda, who was acting as...

"The Punjab Government is pulling out all stops to ensure that the 550th Parkash Purb celebrations of founder of the Sikh Religion, Epitome of Universal Peace, amity  and humanity Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, turn out to be memorable ones. Under this...

State Vigilance Bureau, today nabbed constable Sarbjeet Singh red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 10,000.Disclosing this here an official spokesperson of the  Vigilance Bureau said constable  Sarbjeet  Singh posted at  police post Humbran,...

Aiming to boost Basmati Exports by incorporating quality traceability feature in production and supply of basmati rice, Punjab government has launched an ambitious  project of registration of all Basmati growers in the State. The process is being carried...

“The Punjab Government is committed for empowering women and it has taken a number of steps for the welfare of women especially the poor.” Disclosing this, Social  Security, Women and Child Development Minister Punjab Mrs Aruna Choudhary said that the...

In tune with the theme of the mela‘Pavan guru paani pitaa maataa dharat mahat’ (Wind is the teacher, Water is the father, and Earth is the great mother), kisanmela was organised at KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVK), Rauni, Patiala. As many as 138 stalls were put...

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Bandaru Dattatraya said that we all are Indians and unity and integrity is our identity which should be protected at all cost. It is our duty to cooperate and contribute significantly in the development of the nation.The Governor...

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Lovely Professional University (LPU) organized two-day International Conference on Functional Materials, Manufacturing, and Performances (ICFMMP-2019) at Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium of the university. A large number...

Commissioner of Jalandhar Division Mr B Purusartha and Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma today sought a compensation of RS 270 crore from the inter ministerial team of the Government of India for the whopping loss suffered by district in aftermath...

Dr. Narinder Bhargav, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mansa stated that District Police Mansa acting on secret information, unearthed an illegal factory which was making spurious Desi Ghee/Edible oil. Police Party raided the factory and  accused Prem...

Cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mr Balbir Singh Sidhu today said that due to the developmental works of Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab government in last two and half years tenure, that the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has now been reduced to an...

The feline strength, the alluring confidence, the punches that prove that women are definitely not the weaker. Heroines ready to go that extra step to train their guts out and get in stunning shape. Every actor aspires to have variations in their performances...

United States of America on Friday expressed its concern on its increasing trade deficit with India in the last couple of years and hoped that with Indo-US Business CEO Forum meeting here in New Delhi sometimes in early future would explore possibilities to...

Krishang Bhanushali, the youngest actor on the set of Sony SAB’s Aladdin: NaamTohSunaHoga, talks about his experience on the set of the show amongst some of the most prominent actors including Siddharth Nigam, Avneet Kaur, Praneet Bhatt. He reveals how nervous...

Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan during his visit to Leh today called on Divisional Commissioner Ladakh Saugat Biswas here. During the interaction, discussions were  held on various subjects ranging from film shooting in Leh and Kargil districts with proactive...

Principal Secretary, Social Welfare, Planning and Monitoring, Rohit Kansal Friday called for wider publicity of various scholarship schemes run by the   Social Welfare  Department.He made these remarks during a meeting to review status of various...

The Cultural Wing, Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu today organised symposium on “Drug De-Addiction at Government Girls Higher  Secondary School, Canal Road Jammu. Principal of the host School, Parveen Raina  was the...

District Development Commissioner (DDC), Budgam Tariq Hussain Ganai today presided over the District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee  (DLRC/DCC) meeting here.The meeting was attended by ADC Budgam Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Convener of...

Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sushma Chauhan, today called for joint efforts by Civil-Police administrations to fight against the menace of drug abuse.The DC was  addressing at a meeting convened to discuss measures and strategies to tackle drug menace in...

District Development Commissioner Sushma Chauhan today convened a meeting with the officials to discuss modalities for implementation of Swachhta Hi Seva  campaign in the district to mobilise communities to make the district Plastic free.ASP Headquarters,...

Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, convened a conference with PRIs and members of Municipal Committee (MC) at Ramban to assess their demands  and problems for early redressel.District Development Commissioner, Nazim Zai Khan,   SSP, Anita...

Noted Actor and popular name among AD-makers and filmmakers, Jay Thakkar is merely 19 years old but he is wiser than his age. The young and bright artist...

The serene, natural valleys in the state of Karnataka have abundant lakes, both naturally forming water bodies as well as artificial lakes. In recent times, the importance of these lakes serving as the source of irrigation and consumption has been recognized....

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland today (September 14, 2019) in the presence of Mayor and President of Canton Vaud and other dignitaries.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that...

Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah graced the Hindi Divas Samaroh 2019 as Chief Guest today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Also present on the dais were Ministers of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai and Shri G Kishan Reddy, as well as Secretary...

Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), rahlad Singh Patel inaugurated Exhibition cum E-auction of Gifts Presented to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi today.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Patel...

Nine Lakh Youth from Pune have benefitted from Mudra Scheme, schemes like Bharatnet, Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Matrutv Vandana Yojana too are making rapid progress, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information &...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar said today that ‘Jaldoot’ is a unique initiative and it will take the message of water conservation to masses.  After flagging off ...

CGST Delhi West and CGST Delhi North in a joint operation busted a racket of issuance of invoices without actual supply of goods. The taxpayer availed fraudulent Input Tax Credit for seeking IGST Refunds from Customs formations. Investigations revealed a...

The 15th Finance Commission headed by N.K. Singh and including Members and senior officials of the Commission held a meeting with the Union  Minister for Women & Child Development Smriti Z Irani and her team of senior officials of the Ministry of...

Executive Chairman of Punjab Legal Services Authority cum Judge Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice RK Jain and Inspecting Judge Jalandhar Session Division Justice AK Tyagi today inspected the National Lok Adalat organized  here by the District Legal Services...

‘Change’ is the most important challenge faced by the engineers of a developing India. They further being challenged by the changing climate and ever increasing population. Extensive research is being carried out in all engineering disciplines to cope with such...

The Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Punjab Mr. Bharat Bhushan Ashu inaugurated the international level tennis court here at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium today. The six-layer synthetic court is the first tennis court of its own kind of the public sector...

Aryans College of Law, Chandigarh today organized a seminar on “Legal Education in India: Problems & Perspective” in PHD Chamber, Sector-31, A Chandigarh. Sh. Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion. LL.B....

GBP- Gupta Builders and Promoters, one of the largest developers and builders in Tri City and Punjab organized an investor’s meet for all the eminent personalities of Machine Tools and allied Industry association. The meet took place in Ludhiana on 13th September...

The the health department on Saturday flagged off a polio awareness rally to sensitize the polio drive which will be started on September 15 (today) to September 17 in Jalandhar.A spokesperson of the department said that this is migratory Pulse Polio campaign...

"In order to bolster sporting activities in the State of Punjab, the State Government has established Maharaja Bhupindra Singh Sports University at Patiala." These views were expressed by the Sports & Youth Affairs and NRI Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit...

The Food SafetyCommissionerate has decided to rope in the MILKFED manpower to check adulteration in Milk and Milk Products (M&MPs), informed KS Pannu, Commissioner Food and Drug Administration Punjab.He said under Tandrust Punjab Mission, State Government...

With a view to settle the disputes and cases pending in the court of law or the cases which are at pre-litigation stage, The Punjab State Legal Services authorities today organized National Lok Adalat throughout the State of Punjab. A total number of 271...

Joining the nationwide campaign to get rid of Single Use Plastic (SUP), the State has geared up its machinery for massive community mobilization regarding plastic waste shramdaan slated for 2nd October 2019, with a view to making Punjab free from SUP.The State...

In order to commemorate the 550th parkash purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji in a befitting manner, the Surjit Hockey Society, with the support of CBSE School association Jalandhar, would distribute sports kits to 550 budding players from across the state during...

Governor, Satya Pal Malik today laid Foundation stone (electronically) for 100 bedded State Cancer Institute of Government Medical College Jammu and e-inaugurated 196 Health and Wellness Centres across Jammu and Kashmir here at a function held in the Convention...

Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated the Govt. Medical College, Kathua, and laid foundation stone for additional 200 bedded Hospital for the GMC Kathua today. He reiterated the Government’s commitment of providing a better and affordable healthcare system in...

Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan today inaugurated the 5th edition of state level inter collegiate Governor’s Silver Rolling Volley ball Championship here at Government Degree College Udhampur.Advisor called upon the students to face the challenges of the life...

After successful trial of Project Tsangda at Pangong Lake for three months, the project of Secondary Waste Segregation was formally inaugurated by CEC, LAHDC, Gyal P Wangyal.The project is being implemented by Rural Development Department, Leh at the cost...

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) Srinagar to discuss the 2019-20  annual plan of developmental schemes and activities to be taken up in the district under...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division to intensify market checking in their respective  districts on daily basis and take strict action against the profiteers and  hoarders...

Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today held a meeting to review stock and supply position of essential commodities and winter dumping for snow bound areas  of Kashmir and Ladakh region.The meeting was attended by Secretary FCS&CA, P K Pole, ...

The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the enhancement of posts under Training  Reserve from existing 6% to 20% and Deputation Reserve from existing 4% to 20% of the...

The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik reviewed the progress of implementation of the Pradhan Mantri  Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna Kendra (PMBJPK) and Affordable Medicines and Reliable...

The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Policy Document’ for setting up of two Medi-Cities  in Jammu & Kashmir along with identification/ transfer of land by the Revenue...

District Development Commissioner,   (DDC), Nazim Zai Khan along with a team of officers today visited Sanasar and listened to the locals issues and grievances. He  also discussed the modalities for promoting and taping tourism potential in the...

The Department of Information and Public Relations, Cultural Wing Jammu in collaboration with District Information Center, Udhampur today organized a symposium  contest on the topic “Drug addiction - a threat to mankind” here at Government Middle School...

Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board- the State Level nodal agency for implementation of Prdhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) today organised one-day orientation  Programme on ‘Angikaar’ and PMAY(U) to sensitize the stakeholders for effective implementation of...

In continuation of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia today, on 15 Sep 19 for a three days visit. The port call by INS Tarkash at Walvis Bay is a demonstration...

Newly restored Jayakar Bungalow, an iconic heritage structure of Pune, was inaugurated today by Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forest and Climate Change at National Film Archive of India (NFAI). The bungalow...

The Union Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, awarded Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board with Eminent Engineers Award. The award was presented at the special event to mark the 52nd Engineers’ Day...

Actress Amyra Dastur, who next will be seen in ‘Prassthanam, says she always wanted to do a mass entertainer film in her career.“It’s an absolute, stereotypical Bollywood masala film. It has got our favourite heroes like Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala,...

Aditi Rao Hydari, who was a classical dancer before she became an actor with Tamil film ‘Sringaram’ (2007), says she still feels a strong connection with Bharatanatyam.“I was five when I started learning Bharatanatyam. It was my choice to dance, also because...

State Vigilance Bureau, during its ongoing crusade against corruption, has been able to nab 8 employees and 1 private person red handed while accepting bribes in 9 different trap cases during the month of August, which includes 2 police personnel, 1 employee...

The Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Sunday launched the three-day Sub-national immunization day (SNID) drive specially for the migratory population by administering drops of oral polio vaccine (OPV) to children below five years at...

President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA), Dr. Anshu Kataria met Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Sh. Som Parkash I.A.S. (Retd.) at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. During the meeting they discussed the wide gap between Industry and academia in...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said thatArya Samaj played an important role and has been one of the main contributors in the freedom movement in the country and has also been inspiring the people from the rule of Nizam in post independence.With the inspiration of...

Aryans College of Engineering, Rajpura near Chandigarh celebrated Engineers Day today at its campus. A Seminar on Energy Conservation through Green Buildings was organized in which Er Gurbakshish Singh, Associate Professor, Government Polytechnic College for...

In its endeavour to transform the farm and horticulture sectors and enhancing the farmer's income, the present state government has launched several new schemes focusing on providing irrigation facilities, lowering the cost of production, encouraging natural...

Engineers Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Nirman Bhawan here today under the chairmanship of Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department Er. Raj Kumar Verma in which 70 engineers including Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers,...

A delegation of Councillors of Municipal Corporation Shimla led by its Mayor Kusum Sadret called on the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oak Over here today and thanked him providing Town Hall building, The Ridge Shimla for the Corporation after its renovation.They...

The hi-tech machines provided to the farmers on subsidy under In-Situ management for crop residue program of the Punjab Government has proved a boon for the potato growers.The equipment has reduced their cultivation cost as the mixing of straws into the...

Digambar Kamat, former CM and presently leader of opposition, Goa. Today urged all the congressmen to ensure that the welfare schemes of Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab government are taken to grassroots level so that maximum number of people can be benefitted...

Union Minister of State, Ministry of Development of NE Region & MoS PM’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh today emphasized collective efforts for preservation and  promotion of Dogri language.“Every single individual associated with the language needs to...

The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated 52nd Engineers’ day at its Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat, Jammu which was attended by  large number of engineers from various departments and organisations.Divisional Commissioner...

Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary on Saturday conducted an extensive tour of Sodh block during which he took stock of the  pace of progress on developmental works and listened to the grievances and developmental concerns...

Massive mass awareness programs on plastic waste management under Swacchta Hi Sewa 2019 are going on in full swing in Kargil district. As a part of the series of  awareness programmes Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today...

His Eminence Syabje Ling Rinpoche today inaugurated Lhakang Tashizgang Gonpa at Wakha. The inauguration ceremony was followed by Rabnyas prayers during  which special prayers were held for peace, tranquillity and communal harmony in the world.The Gonpa...

Advisor to Governor, K. Vijay Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation for a series of projects envisaging development of sports infrastructure to facilitate players of the  region.Advisor inaugurated illumination of K.K Hakku Hockey Stadium at Jammu which...

Advisor to Governor, K. Vijay Kumar today inaugurated General Nursing Midwifery (GNM), School at Bailey, Udhampur.Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical  Education Department, Atul Dullo, DIG Udhampur- Reasi Range Sujit Kumar Singh, District Development...

Appreciating the rich culture and heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan, today pitched for its preservation by all the stakeholders.“Our art,  literature, architecture are the hallmarks of our human existence. They form a common thread...

Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar today inaugurated Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) School at Ramban.“The Government’s commitment of providing a better  and affordable healthcare system in J&K is being realized through strengthening of nursing...

The very gorgeous Tara Sutaria who made her Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2 has been signed by New Delhi based fine jewelry brand Hazoorilal Legacy as their Brand Ambassador. Ms Sutaria, who is the new face for the recently launched...

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma today launched a massive awareness campaign to motivate the youngsters for participating in ensuing six job fairs during which 12,000 jobs would be offered to the youth by 150 companies.Launching the campaign...

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri launched Steel Import  Monitoring System (SIMS) in New Delhi today.The system has been developed in consultation...

Union Human Resource Development Minister  Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) - 2019 and Annual Refresher  Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) – 2019 under Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar participated in the celebrations marking the 60th Foundation Day of Doordarshan in a function organized at Doordarshan Bhawan,  New Delhi today.Speaking on this occasion, Shri Javadekar highlighted the role played by Doordarshan...

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr.  Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of  Science (IISc)-Bengaluru.  Government of India through Department of Science...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind reached Ljubljana, Slovenia, yesterday (September 15, 2019) in the final leg of his visit to – Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia.  This is the first ever presidential visit from India to Slovenia. Today (September...

To make the people especially the farmers aware of the hazardous effects of the paddy straw burning, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Mr Kulwant Singh on Monday initiated a village level intensive drive to create awareness amongst the farmers...

The State Cabinet meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur approved the draft of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2019 aimed at holistic development of tourism in the State with special focus on ecotourism, agro organic...

While presiding over the Conference on working of National Commission for SC, ST & OBCs and Progressive Policies of Union Government at Hyderabad, today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that more than half of the country’s population belongs to the schedule...

The Authority in this meeting has approved 16 proposals for setting up new industrial enterprises and expansion of existing units involving a total proposed investment of approx. Rs. 171.77 crore and employment potential of about 599 persons, which goes...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has underscored the need to adopting technological advancements in executing developmental works so as to maintain balance between the nature and development along-with ensuring quality. He said though development is our requirement,...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100 for the speedy and time bound redressal of public grievances by effective use of latest technologies.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that the main focus of...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated de-addiction Centre at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti Solan through video conferencing from Shimla.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that drug abuse particularly amongst the younger...

While the Punjabi film industry is still in its early days of experimenting and innovation, the producers of Punjabi films are working hard for the promotion of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat. The Punjabi film producers are also taking huge risk of heavy loss...

The poetry book titled “Kaagaz Di Dehleez” by poet Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal was released at an impressive function held at Punjab Bhawan in Surrey (Canada) last evening. This function was organised by Punjabi Sahit Akademi’s Canada-based members in association...

The girl, who fought bravely with a mobile phone snatcher, was specially honoured by Commissioner of Police Mr Rakesh Agrawal at his office, here today. It is pertinent to mention that on September 14, 2019, Miss Harjinder Kaur, daughter of Mr Balwant Singh,...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday released a booklet “Changing Face of Rural Punjab”, chronicling the success of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the State. The booklet has been prepared by Rural...

The Punjab Government will soon have a special IT Cadre for effective implementation of its ambitious e-Governance initiatives as part of the `Digital Punjab’ mission.The decision to create such a cadre was taken on Monday by the Council of Ministers at...

In a bid to revive sick rice units, the Punjab Council of Ministers on Monday approved a Dues Recovery & Settlement Scheme 2019-20 for the state’s defaulting rice millers, paving the way for the recovery of a significant portion of the Rs 2041.51 crore...

In a move expected to generate around Rs 50 crore, the Punjab Government has decided to disinvest 90,90,000 shares of Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC) in M/s Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (PACL).The amount realised from the...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy for Paddy (Kharif 2019-20), with more security provisions, including criminal penalty for diversion of rice.The scheme, aimed at ensuring seamless milling...

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved raising of the age limit for Chairperson of Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004, from 70 to 72 years.An Ordinance will be brought to amend Section 4 (1) of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled...

With his government completing its half term, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed his ministers to draw up comprehensive action plans for their respective departments and engage more closely with the MLAs to give further impetus...

Even as he once again wrote to SGPC chief Bhai Gobind Singh Longowal to join the state government’s programme to celebrate the 550th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday asked Akali leader Harsimrat...

Even as his government on Monday decided to ease recruitment rules to plug certain long-pending vacancies, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh ordered immediate steps to fill up a whopping 19000 vacancies in various departments.The vacancies to...

The work on all the development projects, being executed at Sultanpur Lodhi for the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji has been put on fast pace mode and would be completed till October 10, 2019. Besides this all other temporary arrangements needed to...

“The second fortnight of 'Poshan Maah' has started across the state today. The emphasis should be on keeping the momentum going on”.This was disclosed here today in a press communiqué by the Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna...

The Punjab Government is inviting the ‘Nanak Naam Leva’ Sikh Sangat across the entire globe to participate in the 550th Parkash Purb celebrations of Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As part of the strategy chalked out, the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister,...

The Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa today morning conducted a surprise check at Ropar and Hoshairpur jails. During the checking, 3 jail employees were found using mobile phones in contravention of the rules. On the directions of the jails minister,...

While reiterating his commitment to the welfare of the farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday sought the support of the state’s Kisan Unions to check power theft and create awareness on judicious use of the fast depleting ground water.Chairing...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore today urged the vice chancellors of the universities of Punjab to rope in the affiliated colleges to adopt 5 or more villages around its vicinity to support its development into...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday formed a five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to check the growing menace of stray cattle in the state. He also announced Rs. 10 lakh each to the Deputy Commissioners for opening an additional gaushalas in...

Chief Secretary Dr. Shrikant Baldi here today reviewed district-wise action plan for conducting three phases of 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign through Video Conference with all Deputy Commissioners to eradicate plastic waste problem from the state. He said that...

District Administration Jammu is making elaborate arrangements for upcoming festival season including auspicious occasions or Navratras and Dussehra.A thorough review of the preparations being made by the line departments was held here at a meeting convened under...

Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan, today listened to people’s grievances here at weekly public hearing programme at Convention Centre where he met scores of public delegations and individuals who apprised him of their issues and demands.As many as, 74 public...

Director Information & Public Relations, Dr. Syed SehrishAsgar today impressed upon the officers of the Department to make earnst efforts in further reviving the cultural and intellectual activities which have remained a forte of the Department in the past.Chairing...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has underscored the need to adopting technological advancements in executing developmental works so as to maintain balance between the nature and development along-with ensuring quality. He said though development is our requirement,...

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2020), has set February 2, 2020,as the launch date of the fifth edition of the sporting event, which will be held in Sharjah under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint...

On the concluding day (September 17, 2019) of his visit to Slovenia, the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian community and Friends of India reception in Ljubljana, hosted by Shri Param Jit Mann, Ambassador of India to Slovenia.Addressing...

Union Minister of State for Culture& Tourism (Independent Charge), Prahlad Singh Patel and  Lt. Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal jointly  inaugurated the exhibition 'Shashwat Maharathi : The Eternal Seeker' on Chitracharya Upendra Maharath at newly...

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said the Government is committed to work towards achieving a USD 26 billion Defence industry by 2025. Addressing the second annual session of Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers here today, he said the Defence sector has...

Union Finance & Corporate AffairsMinister Nirmala Sitharaman handed over 12th Century Buddha statue, which was stolen 57 years ago and finally traced at an auction in the United Kingdom (UK), to Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State (IC) of...

Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided as Chief Guest over the 5th International Ramayan Festival organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in New Delhi today.The Home Minister said that ICCR was established with the vision of...

"21st Century is India's Century. This is the confidence that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given every citizen of the country in the last 5 years", said Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah while addressing distinguished members of the...

Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of Sate (I/C) for Labour and Employment gave away Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP) and National Safety Awards (NSA) for  the performance year 2017 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. These Award schemes are operated by...

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan met Mr. Igor Sechin, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, Rosneft and Former  Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation today in New Delhi. This visit is aimed at furthering...

Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal flagged off new passenger Train No. 53561/53562 between Dumka and Poreyahat in Jharkhand today i.e.  17.09.2019 through Video Conference in New Delhi.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal...

“The Ayushman Bharat journey which began on 14th April 2018 with the inaugural of a HWC at Jangla, a remote place in Chattisgarh, culminated in the launch of the second pillar of Ayushman Bharat- the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on 23 Sept, 2018...

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu says she likes to experiment with her looks and her personal style personifies independence, confidence and beauty with ease and  comfort. The “Pink” star, who is the brand ambassador of Melange by Lifestyle, recently launched...

Actor-politician Sunny Deol returns to direction after two decades to launch son Karan in “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas” and, describing the experience as an emotional journey,  he says the entire unit became a family. He hopes the feeling got translated to the screen.“The...

IIFA’s home coming on its 20th Birthday and I am hosting, it is special says actress Radhika Apte on the sidelines of Green Carpet event of most prestigious award show in India.The IIFA Rocks event has kicked off in Mumbai on Monday. A precursor to the IIFA...

Urban Development, Housing & TCP Minister-cum-Chairperson, Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) Sarveen Chaudhary said that HIMUDA will auction its 166 commercial units worth Rs. 60 crore in Parwanoo and Baddi etc. during coming...

A presentation was made by President of Group Public Affairs and Member of  Mahendra  Group Executive Board Manoj Chugh before the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today regarding various projects being implemented by the Group in the State.Shri...

A presentation on education skill was made by Director, Bulls Eye institute Hardesh Madan before Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today.The Chief Minister said that education should be such which not only provide employment but also enhance the overall...

The State Government has adopted a holistic approach for attracting investment so as to make Himachal Pradesh an investment hub of the country, stated Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the Mini Conclave of Global Investor's Meet, organised...

The Punjab Government has cleared the entire balance of the sugarcane farmers of the Cooperative Sugar Mill, Bodiwala Pittha amounting to Rs.28,28,85,000. The MLA Fazilka Mr. Devinder Singh Ghubaya and Deputy Commissioner Mr. Manpreet Singh Chhatwal distributed...

Underscoring state Governments commitment to ensure seamless milling of paddy and delivery of Custom Milled Rice into the Central Pool, the Food and Supplies Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu on Tuesday assured the rice millers that all their concerns had been addressed...

Punjab Vigilance Bureau today arrested a General Manager and a Sub-inspector of Punjab Roadways Ferozpur depot in a bribery case.Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau said Sub-Inspector Gurcharn Singh posted at Punjab Roadways...

Taking the Akalis head on over their baseless allegations on the achievements of his government, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday described the charges as a sign of desperation and frustration in view of the pathetic performance of the...

Raj Kanwal Preetpal Singh Lucky took over as Senior Vice Chairman of Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board at Chandigarh today. Member of Parliament from Amritsar Mr. Gurjit Singh Aujla, Political Advisor of CM Punjab and MLA Mr. Inderbir Singh Bularia,...

Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a video conference with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh divisions to review the preparations for upcoming Block Development Council (BDC) elections, implementation of Back to Village...

A series of activities are being organised by different departments across Kathua district in connection with POSHAN Maah.Distribution of pamphlets, POSHAN seminar/workshop, POSHAN WALK, POSHAN Pe Charcha, POSHAN Rally, POSHAN Chaupal in villages are being...

Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma, today met scores of public delegations and individuals who apprised him about their problems and demands, here at a public grievances Redressal programme.Over 300 people comprising several delegations and individuals...

Advisor to Governor Farooq Khan today visited Residential School for Blind here at Roop Nagar to take a first-hand appraisal of facilities being provided to the inmates there.He was accompanied by Director General Social Welfare Rehana Batul, Deputy Director...

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg today convened a meeting of officers to review the physical and financial progress made under centrally sponsored scheme Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (SPMRM).The scheme is under operation...

District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Hashmat Ali Khan, today chaired a meeting here to review the overall functioning of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department.The meeting was attended by ADDC, Shafqat Iqbal, CPO, Anika Mushtaq, ExEn I&FC...

The two day events organized in connection with the International Year of Periodic Table of Chemical Elements organized by the Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College Kargil in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences, Jammu Chapter...

Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma today conducted extensive tour of Jammu city to inspect progress on sewerage, drainage and AMRUT projects being executed by various departments.The Div Com was accompanied by Joint Commissioner JMC, senior functionaries of...

Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with Executive Councillor for Works Aga Syed Abbass Razvi and Executive Councillor for Tourism Er Phunsog Tashi today laid the foundation stone of the raising works of the 2nd storey...

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting to review the performance of banks during last quarter.The Meeting reviewed the progress of banks and Government Departments...

District Development Commissioner Pulwama today convened a meeting here to review the functioning of Rural Development Department and preparations for Block Development Council elections.The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Assistant...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya visited the Hanuman Ji temple, Jakhu here today and paid obeisance. He also chanted 'Hanuman Chalisa'.The Governor went to Jakhu temple in the morning through rope-way. Sub Divisional Magistrate Shimla Urban Neeraj Chandla, who is...

“The Punjab Government is according prime focus to the School Education sector of the state as it is vital in shaping the destiny of the nation and lays the foundation of a child’s bright future. These views were expressed here today at the Punjab Bhawan...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the cleanliness campaign from Deen Dayal Upadhaya Hospital, Shimla today on the occasion of the 69th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also distributed sweets amongst the indoor patients.Speaking on the occasion,...

Giving a huge bonanza to the Dera Baba Nanak residents ahead of the opening up of Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor on the eve of the 550th Parkash Purb celebrations of Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Cooperation and Jails Minister S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called upon students, teachers and all educational institutions to build a people’s movement for water conservation and against the single-use plastics.Addressing a group of students who secured top ranks...

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal gave way the export awards of CAPEXIL in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi was also present at the award function.Speaking...

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has given approval for initiating work of writing the history of the country’s borders. Raksha Mantri held a meeting with eminent personalities of Indian Council of Historical Research and officials of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library,...

Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State(I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs has called for a paradigm shift in urban planning with sustainability at the core of development. “We must shift from a built environment which is energy wasting to energy saving, or better...

Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched several initiatives of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)in New Delhi today. It includes Facilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak, Model Curriculum...

The MoS (PP) Dr Jitendra Singh said that the transition of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to the UTs will be smooth and the cadre is no issue in this transition. He said that any arrangement or mechanism which evolves will be in the best interest of all...

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) division of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has signed an agreement with Global IT major IBM where the latter will carry out a nationwide Train-the-Trainer in Basic Artificial Intelligence...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has developed a Management Information System (MIS) for stakeholders of Accessible India Campaign (AIC).Shri ThaawarchandGehlot, Union Minister...

Unity in diversity was the uniqueness of our nation which was a plural society and repository of multiplicity of cultures. Sarsanghchalak (Chief) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Mohan Bhagwat said this while addressing the gathering after he inaugurated...

A meeting regarding the framing of the draft for Himachal Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy- 2019 was held today, under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Dr. Shrikant  Baldi.  During the meeting, Dr Baldi said that the vision of the Himachal...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that various expeditions inculcate a sense of adventurism and initiative-taking in the young lot and it also enhances their skills and  makes them better fit for the Forces and in general life.The Governor was speaking on...

While inaugurating the conference on “Positive Engagement of Inmates in Prisons” organized by Prison & Correctional Services here today, Governor Bandaru  Dattatraya said that prisoners were the responsibility of the State and society. He urged the...

The Rural Development and Panchayat Minister, Punjab, Mr. Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa today said that the rules of the department as well as MGNREGA would be  modified in order to concretize the outskirts (Phirnis) of the villages of Punjab with the...

In order to make Punjab Anemia-Free State, the Health & Family Welfare Department today launched the campaign with the slogan of ‘T3- Test, Treat and Talk’ from  Mohali. The campaign focuses on the pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent...

"Punjab is the first State in the country which has implemented Industry friendly policy-2017 and provided scores of facilities for the new as well as the existing industries." This was disclosed here today by the Industry and Commerce Minister Mr. Sunder Sham...

The Rural Development & Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa today released the ‘ Malwa Sarpanch Directory’ here at Punjab Bhawan. The Directory provides the detail of 7 districts of Malwa region which include information of Sarpanches with...

As per the directions of the Chief Minster Captain Amarinder Singh the Punjab Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi is on UK tour to invite 'Nanak Naam Leva' sangat to participate in the 550th Parkash Purb celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev...

The Gurdaspur Sessions Court on Wednesday refused relief to Simarjit Singh Bains in the DC altercation case, terming the Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) chief's behaviour as 'irresponsible, threatening and intimidating'.Rejecting the MLA’s anticipatory bail application,...

Pakistan-backed drug smuggler, Shamsher Singh alias Shera, arrested last week, has led the Amritsar Rural police to the seizure of another contraband of heroin, taking the total haul of the drug to 22.22 kg so far.The latest haul came at the border fence in village...

The Civil Surgeon Dr Gurinder Kaur Chawla on Wednesday flagged off mobile Tuberculosis (TB) teams to detect, supervise treatment and creating awareness about the disease under Active Case Finding screening scheme.Addressing the gathering, Dr Chawla said...

R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State, Power, New and Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today.Governor and Sh. Singh discussed about various major initiatives taken by the Central...

Governor Satya Pal Malik and R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State, Power, New and Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship inaugurated a total of 15 and laid foundation of 20 power projects under  PMDP, DDUGJY, IPDS and other Centrally...

Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Department Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon today reviewed progress of various languishing projects of the departments.The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir Abdul Salam Mir, Director Finance Animal...

Advisor to Governor, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai chaired the 81st meeting of Board of Trustees of J&K Employees Provident Fund Organization here today.The meeting was also attended by Financial Commissioner Finance, AK Mehta, Principal Secretary Industries &...

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today chaired a meeting of concerned officers here to review the pace and position of various ongoing developmental projects in the district. The meeting also discussed the implementation of various...

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir, who is also the Chairman of District Mineral Foundation Trust Fund, today chaired a meeting of the officers of concerned departments regarding the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR)...

District Development Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, Anshul Garg today chaired meetings to review the working of Rural Development Department (RDD) and pace of work on the Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (SPMRP) which is under operation in Khumriyal cluster...

District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah today launched a sanitation campaign “Swachta Hi Sewa” here at DC Office Complex Pulwama.The campaign was organized by Rural Development Department in collaboration with District Administration...

The government has released around 16.5 crore rupees to complete major drainage and drinking water network projects in Srinagar.This was informed here in a meeting with concerned departments held under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner...

District Development Commissioner, Jammu, Sushma Chauhan today reviewed the functioning of PHE Department and asked for fast pacing the ongoing projects.Detailed discussions were held regarding the schemes like National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP),...

Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to review the availability and supply of construction material in the districts of Jammu division.The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Chief Engineer, I&FC,...

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan today reviewed Credit Debit (CD) ratio of banks here at a District Level Review Committee (DLRC). The meeting was attended by  manager RBI,   Rahul Sharma, CPO, Dr. Kasturi Lal, Lead...

Principal Secretary Planning Rohit Kansal today visited Government quarters Ahata Amar Singh, Sarwal Housing Colony and Muthi to take stock of ongoing construction work of government quarters besides repair and renovation works. He also visited 3 BHK flats at...

A meeting of District Vigilance Officers (DVOs) of Jammu Division was chaired by P.L Gupta, Chief Vigilance Commissioner, J&K, today here at State Vigilance Commission.Gazzanfer Hussain, Vigilance Commissioner, Anand Jain, Director Anti-Corruption...

As the cellular culmination and internet service blockade continues in Valley for over 45 consecutive days, the families have been disconnected with their wards studying in outside Kashmir colleges and universities.According to wire service Kashmir News...

The assurances made by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah with the delegation from Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat members over the restoration of communication services within 15-20 days have fallen flat on the ground leaving the Panchayat representatives fuming.According...

As the prevailing uncertainty and communication gag (excluding landline services) enters 7th week in Kashmir with the authorities remaining tightlipped over the restoration of mobile phone and internet services, GATE aspirants of Kashmir are the “most dejected...

Normal life continues to remain disrupted throughout the Kashmir for the 44th consecutive day on Wednesday, amid the closure of markets and public transport continues to remain off the roads. The worst hit sectors are business, transport, education are badly...

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday made a big announcement stating that Jammu and Srinagar will get 24-hour power supply in the coming winters, for the first time over past seven decades. He also took a jibe at some union ministers who...

Chief Secretary Dr. Shrikant Baldi reviewed the progress of important tourist projects of Himachal Pradesh here today. During the review meeting he said that these tourism projects are top priority of the State Government and must be completed within stipulated...

Transport Minister Govind Singh Thakur today inaugurated the state-level office campus cleanliness drive at the Interstate Bus Station Tutikandi (ISBT) Shimla. The program was organized under 'cleanliness week' celebrated on the occasion of 69th birthday of Prime...

Popular social media influencer and actor Jay Thakkar is excited about his latest outing with Balaji Motion Pictures, Dream Girl - Written & Directed By- RAAJ SHAANDILYAA...

The anti-larva cell of the health department on Wednesday detected 39 dengue cases in various places of the city during its drive against the vector-borne diseases under Tandarust Punjab Mission.Separate teams of anti-larva cell led by Mr Pawan Kumar, Mr...

Dera Baba Jassa Singh has the distinction of being a place of penitential austerity of four great saintly figures - Baba Hardit Singh, Baba Jassa Singh, Baba Nand Singh and Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji - really a holy place located on Sular Road in Patiala. Baba...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had kept its promise and integrated Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in India. While addressing a rally here the Prime Minister made an appeal to help make Kashmir "a paradise...

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) called ‘Ship Builder to the Nation’, is one of India’s leading Defence public sector undertaking shipyards under the Ministry of Defencecontinuing their service to the nation with ‘’Make in India’’ programme. They delivered...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called upon people, particularly the youth to visit various tourist destinations in the country to get acquainted with various facets of India’s culture, heritage, languages and cuisine and enhance their...

India needs more R&D, innovation and creation of cutting-edge technologies to become self-reliant in defence production, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh said today while inaugurating the 7th edition of Engineers Conclave 2019 in Bengaluru. This year’s...

Rajnath Singh has scripted history by becoming the first Raksha Mantri to fly the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’. Shri Rajnath Singh undertook 30-minute sortie in the indigenously-built multi-role fighter aircraft with Air Vice Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari,...

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs reviewed the performance of the banks, here, today in a meeting with the top management of Public Sector Banks.Today, FM reviewed at length the implementation of series of measures, following...

During his day-long visit to Bengaluru, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh visited Centre for Airborne Systems, DRDO, where he was shown several indigenous products of various DRDO labs. The products included AEW&C, Radar Systems, EW Systems, UAV’s, Nirbhay Missile,...

The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri Giriraj Singh released the “Handbook on Fisheries Statistics - 2018”, today published by the Department of Fisheries of  Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government...

The National Geoscience Awards for the year 2018 for outstanding contributions in the field of geosciences, mining and allied areas were presented to twenty-two scientists from across the country. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri...

The Third Meeting of the Central Advisory Board on Disability was held here today under the Chairmanship of Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, MoS for SJ&E and Vice-Chairman of the Board...

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has assured the steel industry that the Government will be its friend and facilitator, and is committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for the industry. Inaugurating the 3rd International...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that India has witnessed a number of reforms in the last three-four years and the whole world was now seeing the nation in a very positive way. He added that these reforms were also important in the interest of the country and...

Chief Secretary Dr. Shrikant Baldi here today presided over the meeting of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Relief Fund (HPCMRF) to explore the prospects of online payment method.Chief Secretary directed the concerned authorities to improve the online payment...

Industries Minister Bikram Singh today visited the Industrial Area of Goa and interacted with the officials of Sanofi, a French Multinational Pharmaceutical Company and IFB. He is in Goa to represent Himachal Pradesh in the 37th Meeting of Goods and Service Tax...

The newly appointed Vice Chairman of Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) Dr. Karan Warring assumed charge at headquarters in Sector 33 last evening.On this occasion, Dr. Warring thanked Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and assured to do his duty...

Comparing it with `Jizya’ (Jazia), a tax imposed in earlier times on non-Muslims in Muslim countries, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday reiterated his demand for immediate withdrawal by Pakistan of the proposed facilitation charges on visitors...

The Council of Ministers led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday decided to bring an Ordinance to exclude Advisor (Political) to Chief Minister and Advisor (Planning) to Chief Minister from the ambit of the “The Punjab State Legislature...

The Punjab Cabinet Thursday approved the modalities for distribution of smart mobile phones to the state’s youth, to pave the way for the implementation of the scheme from December this year.This decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief...

The Punjab Industries and Commerce Department officials and employees have voluntarily donated Rs. 8,25,000 to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that the Chief Minister had decided to...

The Punjab Government today issued transfer and posting orders of 3 IPS and 8 PPS officers in the state.Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that Naunihal Singh posted as IGP Jalandhar Range and in addition IGP Cyber Crime,...

The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik reviewed the preparedness for holding the J&K Investor Summit which was earlier scheduled from 12-14 October 2019.SAC after taking note of the level...

Combined delegation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry and All J&K Transport Welfare Association (J&K) led by Sh. Rajesh Gupta and Sh. S.T.S Wazir, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today.The delegation requested Governor for withdrawal...

Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan Thursday directed the officers of Tribal Affairs department to pace up various developmental works, that are under progress, for the welfare of tribal people.The Advisor made these remarks during a meeting to review the functioning...

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) headed by Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam  in its 115th meeting held in Civil Secretariat, Srinagar cleared 48 proposals regarding use of 137 hectares of forest land for various  projects of public importance...

Adviser to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai chaired the 16th board meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB).CEO/Secretary, JKBOCWWB Muzaffer Ahmad Pir gave a brief introduction about the board and members were...

Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, today held a detailed meeting with the District Development Commissioners (DDCs) of all the districts of the State to discuss the modus operandi to be adopted for carrying out Mission Antyodaya...

Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, B. Srinavas, Thursday stressed on full coverage of various centrally sponsored schemes to boost entrepreneurial culture in Jammu and Kashmir.The Union Joint Secretary is accompanied by...

District Development Commissioner, Sushma Chauhan today reviewed the status of power projects aimed at to improve the power supply scenario in the district, here at a meeting of   senior functionaries of Power Development Department and allied wings.Engineers...

Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma today conducted an extensive tour of Akhnoor Tehsil under public outreach programme and listened to people’s issues at a Gramsabha in Panchayat Kathar.The Div Com also held a meeting with elected representatives of Municipal...

The Srinagar administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform government schools in the district into vibrant and competitive institutions of learning equipped with the most modern facilities.This was informed in a meeting convened here Thursday...

Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Department, Dr. Asghar Hassan Samoon, today asked the officers to tailor-make their work projections according to the livestock profile of their respective areas.The Principal Secretary was speaking during a meeting...

Additional Director General of Police Armed S.J.M Gillani today visited various areas of Anantnag district to take stock of welfare and functioning of the manpower of three Armed/IR battalions besides assessing law & order situation of the area and security...

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners of the division to arrange free to and fro transport facility through the SRTC to the Staff Selection Commission exam candidates.The SSC is going to conduct examination for...

District Development Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, Anshul Garg today inspected ongoing construction work of Government Degree College (GDC) Boys Bohipora, and Women’s Degree College (WDC), Salkoot coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 16.23 crore in the district.The...

Deputy Commissioner, Nazim Zai Khan, today launched 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign at Government High Secondary School to sensitize the public regarding implementation of restrictions on use of Single Use Plastic (SUP).The event was organized by the district administration...

District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana, today inaugurated two day Inter District (Divisional level) tennis ball cricket tournament of boys and girls at historic Chowgan Ground Kishtwar.District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Jaffer Hussain...

District Information Centre today organised a seminar on “J&K Protection of Children from Sexual Violence Act 2018” at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Ramban.The event has been organised to implement the initiative taken up by Director Information...

Avni, a student of 11th standard, was adjudged best speaker in a symposium on “Drug De-Addiction” organized by the Cultural Wing, Department of Information & Public Relations(DIPR’s), Jammu at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nowabad Jammu here...

A day-long regional workshop regarding the Swachh Survekshan-2020 was organized by the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies under Swachh Bharat Mission in association with the Jammu Municipal Corporation at Convention Centre here today.The workshop was inaugurated...

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) under the chairmanship of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jammu, Vinod Chatterji Koul and under the supervision of its Secretary, Naushad Ahmed Khan, today organised an awareness programme regarding “No plastic/Poythene...

With less than two months to go for the historic 550th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday took stock of the ongoing construction work for the Kartarpur Corridor, while sanctioning Rs 75.23 crores...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the Jan Jagran Sabha on Abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir, here today said that that Article 370 and Article 35A were obstacle in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and its abrogation would...

The first report on “Identification and Rectification of Punjab Road Accident Black Spots” was released under Tandrust Punjab Mission on Thursday by KS Pannu, Director Tandrust Punjab Mission.Pannu informed that on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab,...

After much delay, filmmaker and producer Aanad L Rai drops the deeds about entire ensemble of “Subh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan” and release date of the movie.Aanand L Rai dropped an animation teaser, which introduces the entire ensemble along with their character’s...

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar directorial Raazi, starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the leading roles, strike gold at IIFA 2019. The film bags three awards in Best Actor Female, Best Playback Singer Male and Female.Made under Dharma Productions,  the film...

Prof. Shailesh Sharma received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 2nd International Conference on Fostering Interdisciplinary Research in Health Sciences (ICFIRHS) 2019, AIMST University, Bedong, Malaysia held on 14th & 15th September, 2019. Prof....

Actress Niharica Raizada, noted for roles in "Baby" and "Total Dhamaal", has confirmed that she is playing the female lead in “Kisi Se Na Kehna” and says that her career graph is progressive.Niharica Raizada has finally announced the title of next film, where...

While presiding over the a two day long conference on “Positive Engagement of Inmates in Prisons” organized by Prison & Correctional Services here today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the members of the civil society to extend all cooperation and...

Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan Friday reviewed the preparedness in connection with the commemoration of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji here.The 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev falls on November 12. The Advisor asked the officers to...

Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in coordination with Social Welfare Department Jammu today organized awareness programmes under POCSO Act at Government Residential School for blinds and Louis Braille Memorial Residential school for sightless...

Director Animal Husbandry, Dr. Tahir Hussain Beigh today flagged off first batch of 60 candidates for training at Bhatinda (Punjab) under newly launched programme ‘Maitri’.Chief Animal Husbandry Officers of different districts, Animal Husbandry Officers besides...

Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners and concerned officers to review the status of forest land diversion and related issues in Jammu division.The meeting was attended by Chief conservator of Forest, Sameer Bharti,...

Advisor to Governor, K Skandan today listened to people’s grievances here at the weekly public hearing programme held at Convention Centre where he met scores of public delegations and individuals who apprised him of their issues and demands.During the camp,...

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST –Jammu) celebrated its 21st Foundation Day at its main campus at Chatha in which Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan was the chief guest.While addressing the gathering, Advisor impressed...

The unique way of earning livelihood by making people of Kashmir laugh has also come to a grinding halt as the internet facilities continued to remain suspended for the 47th day in Valley on Friday.According to wire service Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the...

Due to the ongoing internet and cellular clampdown, the valley based international job consultants are moving from the pillar to post in order to avail the internet facilities so that they can proceed with the job application process for the job aspiring...

As the festivals like Navratra ,Diwali and the wedding season is round the corner in the mainland India, the prices of walnut and walnut kernel has sky rocketed after the shortage of this dry fruit in Jammu Mandi and markets due to the prevailing uncertainty...

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday said that the barring Jamia Masjid Srinagar, Friday congregational prayers were held across Kashmir in a most peaceful manner and there was no untoward incident anywhere barring two places Soura-Aanchar and Nigeen.Talking...

Kashmir is all set to hold the top slot when it comes about the longest internet gagged destination in the world. The frequent internet shutdown in the valley is nothing new for the people of the region as the routine suspension seems like a trend for them nowadays...