Hashtag: Jammu and Kashmir

Normalcy can’t be achieved with proxy rule, says J&K’s AAP leader

Harsh Dev Singh holds BJP's “flawed policies” responsible for bloodshed and mayhem in the Union Territory claiming innocent lives.

May 14, 2022

J-K leads in self-employment opportunities, 1.73 lakh new job generated in FY22

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) has worked wonders for Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Territory leads ahead of all other states in self-employment opportunities under the PMEGP. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under its flagship programme PMEGP created 1.73 lakh new employment in 2021-22 in the Union Territory. The PMEGP scripted history …

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May 2, 2022

Mild earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir

A mild tremor of 3.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

April 18, 2022

4 killed, 2 injured in Ladakh bridge collapse

 Bodies of four labourers were on Sunday recovered from debris of an under-construction bridge in Ladakh that collapsed on Saturday afternoon reportedly due to gusty winds.

April 10, 2022

Four-fold decline in cross border infiltration in J-K

Giving reason behind the downfall in cross border infiltration, the Minister said the government has adopted a "multi-pronged approach to contain cross border infiltration"

April 6, 2022

After removal of Article 370 democracy reached grassroots in J&K: Shah

"After removal of Article 370, women and weaker sections like the tribals have been ensured their rightful place. Rs 33,000 crore investment target had been made on the ground"

March 19, 2022

100 per cent Covid vaccination in 15-18 age group achieved in 4 districts of J&K

Commenting on this milestone, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Vivek Bhardwaj  said vaccination among the young age group is vital to complete the safety chain in the society.

January 22, 2022

Pregnant women employees in J&K to work from home as Covid cases rise

According to an official notification, the lockdown will begin at 2 pm on Friday and remain in force till 6 am on Monday in all 20 districts of UT.

January 21, 2022

J&K records 7 deaths due to Covid-19

As many as 5992 Covid-19 positive cases were today recorded in J&K. Of these 4072 were in Kashmir and 1920 in Jammu.

January 20, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir to become first UT to have a District Level Good Governance Index

Singh said Centre would set up a District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in J&K and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) would carry out this task in collaboration with the Union Territory Government.

January 2, 2022

J&K LG inaugurates night flight operations at Jammu airport

"The commencement of the night flight operations will give impetus to the local economy, investment by enhancing the aerial connectivity and increasing tourism footfall in the region. It will also provide much-needed flexibility for residents of the Jammu division to travel to the national capital and beyond," he added.

July 24, 2021

Army launches cleaning drive at Gangabal Lake on foothills of Harmukh peak

"Gangabal Lake is situated on the foothills of Harmukh peak in Ganderbal district. It is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake which is home to many species of fish, including the brown trout, which was introduced by the British in 1902.

July 15, 2021

J&K govt orders schools to be closed till April 18

India has reported 1,52,879 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike in new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s tally to over 1.33 crore, according to data from the Union Health Ministry.

April 11, 2021