The heightened security measures are also being implemented as a precautionary step to prevent any untoward incidents or threats during this significant national event.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 'Tiranga Rally' from Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) to Botanical Garden on the banks of Dal lake to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ ahead of Independence Day.
“Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is a part of the Independent Day celebrations. In this, we are spreading awareness among people about unsung heroes of our nation," he said.
"Dialogue is the only way. You are seeing the ongoing war in Ukraine. The economy in Europe has taken a hit due to the war. The United States of America remains unharmed. He asked who are the people who were being killed in the war - It is the people of Ukraine," the NC MP said.
In order to cull out collaborative counter-measures to deal with the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth in Jammu and Kashmir, a meeting under the chairmanship of J&K Special DG Crime Branch AK Choudhary was conducted at Crime Headquarters in Srinagar on Saturday.
Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off a bike rally with digital vehicle services and launched a number of online service portals under the "Badalta Jammu Kashmir Program" in Srinagar.
Highly trained for conducting operations in hilly areas and urban terrain, the Garud Special Forces of IAF were initially deployed in the valley in 2007 and 2009 and redeployed in 2017, Commanding Officer of a Garud unit told ANI in an exclusive interaction.
Earlier, the University Grants Commission decided that from this year onward, Anti-Ragging Day would be observed on August 12, followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12-18th.
“Srinagar lies in the centre of Kashmir valley and its elevation is higher than plains. It is strategically better to place an aircraft with a higher weight-to-thrust ratio and less response time due to proximity to the border and is equipped with better avionics and long-range miss
Security has been scaled up across Udhampur district in view of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with security forces patrolling and manning the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
The 'Jal Jeevan Survekshan 2023', conducted from October 2022 to June 2023, evaluated various districts across the country on the effectiveness of their water supply and management systems. Srinagar's exemplary performance not only highlights its commitment to ensuring efficient water supply
In Srinagar, the newly renovated historic clock tower at Lal Chowk has emerged as a delightful surprise, capturing the attention of locals and tourists alike. With its resplendent charm and the melodious chime of its bells echoing through the streets every hour, this iconic structure has bec