‘Kashmir World Film Festival’ postponed
Srinagar: Due to the prevailing pandemic of COVID-19 across the World the ‘Management Committee’ of ‘Kashmir World Film Festival’ has taken a decision of postponing the 7 days “5th” Edition of the festival once again. The festival was scheduled to start from 1st Sep. This decision was taken after taking consultation with the members of […]
Ehsaas International issues work done report
Srinagar: ‘Ehsaas International’ in association with ‘Dard Welfare’ supported by ATHWAS UK and BKFC are currently working on four Major projects, a spokesman of the organization said. He said that keeping in view the ongoing pandemic the activities were undertaken after consent and formal approval from the Health & Medical Education Department. “Oxygen being the […]
Bla grenade blast: Two persons held, both affiliates of LeT: SSP
Baramulla: A day after twin grenade attacks took place in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the district police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two persons allegedly involved in grenade throwing incidents. Police said the duo was affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), militant outfit. Notably, seven civilians were injured in one of the grenade attack in Azadgunj […]
New Excise Policy to facilitate achievement of financial targets: Excise Commissioner
Says focus laid on transparency, openness
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Excise Commissioner, R K Shavan Tuesday said that the new Excise Policy introduced by the UT Government would greatly help in achieving the financial targets despite COVID-19 challenges. Addressing a press Conference here, the Excise Commissioner said that the Policy is vibrant and has touched all the important issues in the […]
Steps afoot to increase Horticulture produce in JK: Advisor Sharma
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, Tuesday said that steps are afoot for ensuring that the Horticulture and related activities get a fillip by way of various government schemes and interventions so that the quantum of produce gets increased contributing to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at a meeting convened […]
Drugs, Charas recovered in Sopore
Sopore: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested four notorious drug peddlers in north Kashmir’s Sopore area. A police official said that during a naka checking at Hathlangoo area of Sopore the police party apprehended four notorious drug peddlers who were identified as Naseer Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, Abdul Hamid Lone son […]
12.5 lakh domicile certificates issued in JK
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today informed that the issuance of Domicile Certificates have been accelerated as about 12.5 lakh of these certificates have been issued so far with over 99 percent being erstwhile PRC holders. Addressing a press conference here, Principal Secretary Power Development Department and Information Department, Rohit Kansal, who […]
HC extends hearing of cases in virtual model till Sept 20
Srinagar, Sept 1 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Tuesday extended the hearing of cases in virtual mode till September 20 for courts in red zone areas to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Srinagar wing of the high court falls in the red zone. The judges can hear the cases in online […]
Security forces bust militant hideout in Poonch, arms seized
Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) Security forces on Tuesday busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, police said. The hideout was unearthed during a joint cordon and search operation by the police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) at Kanetar top following a tip-off, a […]
