Ban on use of drones: Wedding photographers fear end to their business

Jammu: In the aftermath of the recent bombing on IAF station here, dozens of wedding photographers using drones are worried about the future of their business for which they have invested a handsome amount owing to a trend which was picking up among the couples planning their weddings and making the event memorable. Amid heightened […]
No death due to Covid in Ladakh in 11 days
Leh: The Union Territory of Ladakh did not report any death due to COVID-19 in the past 11 days, officials said on Thursday. According to data shared on Thursday, the Union Territory recorded 35 new coronavirus cases — 33 in Leh and two in Kargil — taking the infection tally to 20,073. Ladakh reported a […]
Forest guard, kin charge-sheeted in disproportionate assets case
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday filed a charge sheet against a forest guard and his three kin in a disproportionate assets case here, an official said. The charge sheet was filed in a special court here against forest guard Kewal Krishan Sharma, his wife Raj Kumari, their son Ishant Sharma and his relative […]
HDFC Bank’s ‘Salaam Dil Sey’ initiative to pay tribute to medicos
Mumbai: HDFC Bank launched a SalaamDilSey initiative to show gratitude to doctors for their tireless service during the pandemic, to pay tribute to doctors across the country. Launched on June 23, SalaamDilSey encourages one and all to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of doctors and provides a platform to show their […]
Terror funding: Delhi court dismisses Shabir Shah’s bail plea
New Delhi: A Delhi Court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabbir Shah in a money laundering case related to alleged terror funding in Kashmir, saying the prosecution cannot be blamed for delay on account of Covid-19. Special Judge Dharmender Rana however directed the Enforcement Directorate to expedite the trial. The […]
Book Mehbooba Mufti for treason, seeks social activist
Files petition filed in Bihar court
Muzaffarpur (Bihar): A petition was filed in a court in this north Bihar town on Thursday praying that former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti be booked for treason following her recent comments backing restoration of Article 370 and resumption of dialogue with Pakistan. A local social activist Chandra Kishore Parashar filed the petition […]
APM will start phase of reconciliation in JK: Sajad Lone
Asks leaders to create enabling environment to ensure Centre delivers on promises
Srinagar: The political leadership of Jammu and Kashmir has to create an enabling environment to ensure the Centre delivers on its promises, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone said on Thursday as he expressed hope that the recent all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would start “a phase of reconciliation”. Addressing a press […]
COVID-19: Advisor Baseer Khan visits Handwara, reviews containment measures
KUPWARA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday visited Handwara sub division of frontier Kupwara district during which he carried out series of inspections of various developmental works followed by meeting with the DDC Chairman and members, PRI’s and the District Administration to review the Covid containment measures. The Advisor also visited Covid Care […]
Senior official from Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation visits IIKSTC Dussoo
PULWAMA: Additional Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare Government of India, Vivek Agarwal started his five days visit to Valley by visiting State of an Art Laboratory Cum e-auction platform for Saffron, at India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre(IIKSTC) Dussoo Pampore. Additional Secretary inspected various facilities at the centre which included Stigma Separation, […]
Div Com felicitates Doctors, Healthcare workers on ‘National Doctors’ Day’
Emphasizes on maintaining proper Covid appropriate behaviour as habit
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Thursday felicitated various doctors and Health Care Workers (HCWs) during a function organised on eve of National Doctors’ Day at Covid-19 Divisional Control Room Kashmir (DCCRK), here. The Doctors and health workers were felicitated for their outstanding work and tireless service rendered particularly during the pandemic. […]