Bootlegger arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police Wednesday arrested a bootlegger and recovered illicit liquor from his possession. The accused identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Sawariya Sheikh, a resident of Katchama Kralpora, was held at a check point at main Chowk Soura by a police party led by SHO Soura. Police recovered 21 bottles of illicit liquor from […]
Police arrests absconder
Sopore: A police party from Panzla led by SDPO Rafiabad, Wednesday arrested an absconder wanted by law for his involvement in series of cases registered against him by police. He has been identified as Naseer Ahmad Khan, son of Ashaq Khan resident of Ladiangan Rafiabad. Police said Khan was evading arrest since long.
Police-Public meeting held in Srinagar
Srinagar: A Police Public meeting was held at Police Post Banmohalla Srinagar in which members of Mohalla Committees, citizens and members of Trade Unions participated. The meeting was chaired by SDPO M R Gunj. Besides, SHO M.R Gunj and In-charge Police Post Banmohalla were also present. Various issues were discussed during the meeting. Officers assured […]
J&K Bank hits 10-year low after reports of raid at former chairman’s residence
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank shares fell 10 percent intraday on June 19 after a media report indicated that former chairman residence has been raided by Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB). The stock touched a day’s low of Rs 33.50, the lowest price since May 2009. At 1238 hours IST, it was quoting at Rs 34.40, down […]
Steps afoot to boost tourism sector: Govt
Mega underground aquarium to come up at Zabarwan foothills
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan, Wednesday reiterated Government’s commitments to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the State and added that various measures are underway to boost the tourism sector. The Advisor made these remarks during his visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden here today. Principal Secretary Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan […]
70 Army personnel, their families give consent for organ donation
Srinagar, Jun 19 (PTI) At least 70 Army personnel and their kin have given consent for organ donation under an initiative of the Army Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA), an official said Wednesday. “As a part of the silver jubilee celebrations of the 20 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, the unit instituted a noble gesture of organ […]
KEG holds meet, Fayaz Kaloo to continue as President
Srinagar: A meeting of Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) was held today to discuss the various issues confronting the institution of media in Kashmir. The members who participated in the meeting reiterated their commitment to uphold the journalistic values while reporting the ground realities in Kashmir, a statement issued here said. The members resolved to create […]
Govt transfers 5 KAS officers
Srinagar: The government on Wednesday ordered transfer of five KAS officers in the interest of administration. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat (KAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner, Handwara, has been transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, vice Mr. Parvez Sajad Ganai. Rifat Aftab Qureshi, KAS, Additional Mission Director, State Rural Livelihood Mission, Kashmir, has been transferred and […]
Om Birla chosen as Lok Sabha speaker
New Delhi (PTI): Rajasthan MP Om Birla was on Wednesday chosen as speaker of the Lok Sabha. The motion to choose Birla as the speaker was moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also Leader of the House, and passed by a voice vote “That Shri Om Birla, a member of the is House, […]
Microsoft to stop updates for Windows 7 from Jan next
Jaipur, (PTI) Microsoft on Wednesday said its Windows 7 operating system will not get security and technical updates from January 14, 2020, onwards and users should shift to its latest software. Microsoft also said that it is working with computer manufacturing companies like Dell and HP for making devices available at affordable prices and also working […]
