Dislodging nature
Ishrat Sakii The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard…… Gaylord Nelson As we know that our planet is 4.5billion years old and humans are on this planet since 1,40,000 years. The smartest species on earth too smart […]
DDC elections: Voters reflect enthusiasm across Jammu division
JAMMU: The District Development Election in Jammu division has shown sustained participation with each subsequent phase. The trend was witnessed over again amid the fifth phase polling held today across twenty DDC constituencies of this part of the Jammu and Kashmir Union territory. The reports pouring in from different regions show sustained voter turnout with […]
Newly constructed health centre in Tral yet to become functional
Pulwama: A remote village in Aripal belt of Tral sub division lacks health care facilities as the newly constructed building for the health centre has been left in dilapidated condition. Locals said that they felt happy after a healthcare facility was setup in the area however, after the building was completed, the centre was never […]
Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp
Kulgam: Suspected militants on Thursday afternoon lobbed a grenade towards a CRPF camp located in Nehama area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. A senior police official said that the militant’s lobbed the grenade towards the 18 Battalion of CRPF located in Nehama. The grenade exploded with a bang however, no loss of life or injury […]
KEG condemns police action on scribes
Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) has expressed its serious concern over the use of force against three freelance reporters, contributing to three TV channels, while covering the DDC polls in Anantnag. “Three TV freelancers Fayaz Lolu (ETV Bharat) Mudasir Qadri (News 18 Urdu) and Junaid Rafiq (TV 9) alleged that they were beaten in Srigufwara […]
Youth carrying ammunition held in Tral village, says police
Srinagar: Police Thursday claimed to have arrested a youth in Tral area of Pulwama and recovered some ammunition from his possession. An official said that a youth identified as Irshad Ahmad Reshi was held by police in Tral Payeen area. He said that some ammunition including 8 detonators and one walkie talkie was recovered from […]
KU hosts 2nd lecture on ‘Covid-19 and Mental Health’
Srinagar: Top experts, administrators and academics Thursday jointly underscored the need to go for regular counseling of both students and teachers to help them combat the adverse fallouts of the Coronavirus pandemic. Addressing as chief guest a webinar organised by Kashmir University’s UGC-HRDC in collaboration with Government Degree College Bijbehara, Talat Pervez Rohella, Commissioner-Secretary of […]
Financial Commissioner launches J&K Bank’s scheme for hospitality sector
J&K Bank’s progress linked with business community: JKB CMD
Srinagar: Giving a big financial push to the UT Government’s resolve to revive tourism sector in the region, J&K Bank today launched special scheme titled ‘Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses’. The scheme was unveiled through virtual mode from Jammu by Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, J&K UT government Dr.A K Mehta […]
Lawyer associated with Congress held for ‘ferrying militants’
Srinagar: Police on Thursday formally arrested a Congress member on charges of ferrying militants in Shopian district of south Kashmir. A senior police official said that the member, advocate Gowhar Ahmed Wani of Imamsahab Shopian, who was allegedly held while ferrying militants on December 7, has been arrested by Shopian police. “In this connection, a […]
Justice Magrey for prioritizing old cases
SRINAGAR: Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Administrative Judge for District Srinagar held a video conference with the Judicial Officers posted at District Headquarter Srinagar today. He emphasized upon the Judges to ensure disposal of old cases on priority, so that there is no long wait for the litigants who are seeking justice. Justice Magrey urged upon […]
