STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Friday took a holistic review of the position of essential supplies and status of paramedical courses offered across different healthcare institutions of the UT of J&K. The meeting, besides Administrative Secretary, Health & Medical Education was also attended by the Principals of Medical Colleges; MD, JKMSCL; Director Health Services Kashmir/Jammu and other HoDs of the Department. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took note of the steps followed by the J&K Medical Supplies Corporation for floating tenders to acquire ..read more

Political reorientation by PM gave new shape to Indian politics: Sharma STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Former Mayor, Rajinder Sharma has said that by political reorientation PM Modi gave a new shape to the politics of the country. Addressing a public gathering at Ward Number 62, Sharma said that be it the international relations, social welfare schemes, social-religious issues or anything else, PM Modi has addressed every problem which brought a new change in the thinking of common people about the changed work culture in the country. “Working style of PM Modi gave a new look to the image of India ..read more

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: During the ten years rule of the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the urban and rural areas have been treated equally in matters related to infrastructure development and the social welfare. Jugal Kishore Sharma, BJP candidate from the Jammu-Reasi parliamentary constituency, said this while addressing public in Amb Gharota, Kangrail, Barn, Seri Pandita, Gaink, Amb, Gharota Chowk, Thathi Chowk, Tung, Gorda, Rabta, Agore Ranjan villages, along with senior leader and former MLA Devender Rana, DDC Chairman Bharat Bhushan, Jammu North district pr ..read more

STATE TIMES NEWS Jammu: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation on Friday lauded the Election Commission’s move to scrap the mandatory filing of ‘Form M’ for displaced Kashmiri voters ahead of the parliamentary elections and urged the community to turn up in large numbers for the polls. Speaking to reporters, R K Bhat, president of Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj (YAIKS), said the Form M process was the biggest hurdle in migrant votes share, resulting in a low turnout in the polls. Fulfilling a long-standing demand and making changes to the existing voting scheme for the displaced people, the EC on Ap ..read more

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Arun Gupta, President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) Jammu, on Friday held a meeting with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to discuss various developmental issues and concerns in the region. Gupta emphasized the need to expedite the development and beautification of Tawi River banks, along with the creation of a freshwater lake. These projects are essential to attract pilgrims and tourists, especially considering the upcoming train connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, he said. Gupta highlighted the slow progress of work on the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex ..read more

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: The valedictory ceremony of the Immersion Program hosted by IIM Jammu for MBA Students of NIFTEM, Sonipat, Haryana, took place on Friday at Bharat Classroom at Jagti Campus, marking the successful conclusion of an enriching and transformative journey. The ceremony, held with great fervor and enthusiasm, served as a testament to the collaborative efforts and dedication of all involved in making the program a resounding success. Dr. Sarbjit Singh, Program Director, IIM Jammu graced the occasion and presented a comprehensive report highlighting the key achievements and k ..read more

ER J.R ARYAN Someone has beautifully remarked, “An honest man is the noblest work of God”. I, very confidently, feel & expect no body to deny that a mother is a true messenger from the heavens, a unique and unprecedented blessing of the Mother Nature and a supreme creation of the Almighty for all the living beings on the earth or elsewhere to make them truly understand through the soft motherly lulls & touches, what love & affection is all about. Right from her womb as she conceives, she bears, cares and endears us, and her affection and love proceeds and a never recedes even with ..read more

India’s cultural diversity is indeed one of its most distinctive features, enriched by the myriad religious groups that call the country home. Each community contributes its own unique customs and traditions, creating a tapestry of cultural richness that is unparalleled. While there are variations in customs and traditions across different regions and communities, certain aspects of Indian heritage remain consistent throughout the country. These traditions serve not only as a link to our past but also as guides for ethical living, instilling in us values that shape us into better individuals a ..read more

Dr BANARSI LAL Every year18th of April is observed as the World Heritage Day or International Day of Monuments and Sites across the globe to protect our cultural heritage. This day is celebrated to create awareness on preservation of rich cultural heritage sites and monuments. The objective of celebrating this day is to make people aware on the conservation and importance of our rich cultural heritage and to attract them towards the heritage sites and monuments by giving information about them located in different locations. The theme of 2024 World Heritage Day is “Discover and Experience Dive ..read more

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR From 18-04-2024, 1700 hrs. to 19-04-2024, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 06 hrs 10 mins. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 02 HMVs, nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal ..read more