Two killed in blast at Kathua chemical factory
Jammu: In a tragic incident, two persons including a contractor died, while another one sustained critical injuries when a mysterious blast shook a chemical factory in Kathua area of Jammu region on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, SSP Kathua Romesh Kotwal said that a chemical factor where in and copper items are made witnessed a blast. […]
Section 144 in Sgr: Main aim to prevent virus spread, say SSP Sgr
Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday imposed section 144 within Municipal limits of Srinagar after the COVID cases spurt in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary while talking to the media persons said that police and other security […]
Former official chargesheeted in DOB fudging case
Jammu: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against a former special secretary (legal) in the home department for forging his own date of birth for undue benefits. A charge sheet has also been filed against Mohammad Salim Qasmi, a resident of Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, for his […]
Ladakh tourist trade group opposes investment by outsiders
Leh: The Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance on Wednesday passed a resolution to oppose investment by outsiders in the tourism sector of the Union territory, and threatened imposition of restrictions on such investors. The resolution, signed by 16 Leh-based groups, unanimously decided to work in solidarity to protect the tourism industry of Ladakh. The resolution seeks […]
Agricultural commodities to be traded through E-NAM platform: Govt
JAMMU: Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Department, Vishesh Mahajan Wednesday said that the agriculture commodities will be shortly traded through National Agriculture Market (eNAM) in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing officers of the department, in virtual conference on National Agriculture Market (eNAM), he said that the department was focused upon making E-NAM a success in J&K […]
More than 400 vacancies of SDD referred to recruitment agencies: Officials
JAMMU: Around 419 vacancies of different cadres both gazetted and non-gazetted of Skill Development Department (SDD) have been referred to recruiting agencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for further streamlining the working of the department. Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, informed here today while chairing a meeting […]
Dir Tourism reviews vaccination pace with CEOs
Impresses upon observance of strict COVID protocol
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Wednesday convened a marathon meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of all the Tourism Development Authorities and Resort Officers here and reviewed the pace of vaccination among the tourism stakeholders and COVID mitigation efforts at various tourist destinations. During the meeting, the Director Tourism impressed upon all […]
DM orders night curfew in Municipal areas of Ganderbal
Directs closure of paid public parks
GANDERBAL: The District Magistrate Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna has ordered complete corona night curfew within the Municipal limits of the district between 08.00 PM to 6.00 AM instead of 10:00 PM to 6: 00 PM. Besides, the DM also directed for closure of all paid public parks falling within the territorial jurisdiction of the district for […]
Covid-19: DDC Anantnag seeks cooperation of Imams, religious leaders
Appeals them to ensure people follow SOPs, get vaccinated
JD Information Kashmir condoles demise of staffer
SRINAGAR: The Joint Director Information Kashmir division, Haris Ahmad Handoo has condoled the sudden demise of Tasleem Kaunser, an employee of the department who passed away on Wednesday. In this connection, a condolence meet was chaired by the Joint Director at Division Office, Rambagh in which all the officers and employees participated. The officers and […]
