For every television actor, the leap to cinema often marks both a risk and a reward—a moment where small-screen popularity is tested against the grandeur of the big screen. For Susovan Sonu Roy, that leap comes with the Bengali film Take Care Bhalobasa, a story exploring the complexities of friendship and relationships. In the film, […]
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From Letters to the Cloud: Post Office Goes Digital
By Sameer Rashid When the red-and-white signboard of the local post office first appeared in remote Indian villages, it symbolised trust, communication, and connection. Letters, money orders, and parcels were once the lifelines between rural households and the wider world. Over time, however, as private courier companies and digital banking gained pace, the post office […]
Kishtwar Cloudburst Claims 52 Lives, Over 100 Missing
The death toll from a massive cloudburst that devastated a remote mountain village in Kishtwar district on Thursday has risen to 52, including two CISF personnel, officials said. Also, at least 112 people were injured and number of fatalities is feared to rise as many are still trapped under debris. Officials reported that 112 people […]
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Flags Off Tiranga Yatra at Dal Lake
Srinagar, Aug 12: A sea of Tricolours swept the Dal Lake on Tuesday as Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Tiranga Yatra, drawing thousands of participants in a spirited celebration of national unity and pride. The Yatra, held under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaigns, honoured the […]
Terror Declines by 80% in J&K Since 2014: Amit Shah in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday claimed a dramatic decline in terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that terrorism had dropped by nearly 80 per cent over the past decade. Addressing Parliament, Shah credited the post-2019 policy shift—particularly the abrogation of Article 370—for what he called a “decisive turnaround” in the region’s security […]
J&K Launches Web Portal to Support Terror Victim Families
In a major step toward institutionalizing support for families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a dedicated web portal to ensure timely relief, compensation, and compassionate appointments for victims and their next of kin. “The initiative will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, […]
J&K ACB Nabs Two Forest Officials for Demanding ₹11,000 Bribe
Srinagar, June 05: Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servants namely Surinder Kumar, posted as B.O (Deputy Forester) in the Range Office, Kalidhar, Block Chowki Choura (now under transfer) and Kewal Krishan, then posted as Forest Guard with the said Dy. Forester (now posted at Forest Check Post Bridge, Akhnoor), demanded […]
DC reviews progress under HADP, establishment & functioning of KKGs in Kishtwar District
KISHTWAR, MAY 30: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today assessed the achievement under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) besides the establishment and functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) here at a meeting. Chief Agriculture Officer Kushal Chandel, who also serves as Nodal Officer HADP, provided a detailed update, highlighting that 29 projects under […]
Tourism Stakeholders meet new CEO Bhaderwah Development Authority; Suggests measures for boosting local Tourism
BHADERWAH, MAY 30: In a significant step towards revitalizing tourism in the region, the Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA) held a meeting at Tilligarh Resort, Bhadarwah. The meeting brought together tourism stakeholders including hoteliers, guest house owners, homestay operators, travel agents and other service providers to interact with the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of BDA, […]
MHA updates list of 67 banned terrorist organizations, unlawful groups
BY EOK NEWS DESK New Delhi [India], March 17 : An updated list of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) names a group of 67 terrorist organisations and unlawful associations facing a ban under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their role in terrorist activities against India, threatening the country’s security, ANI reported. […]