Army officer cycling from Leh to Manali to set Guinness record
Jammu: An Indian Army officer is cycling from Leh to Manali in an attempt to set a Guinness record for the “fastest solo cycling (men)”, a defence spokesman said. Lt Col Sripada Sriram of the strategic Strikers Division started cycling for his mission after being flagged off by Brig R K Thakur from Leh at […]
Rehearsal held for Air Force show, Div Com takes stock of arrangements
SRINAGAR: A Preliminary show of a prestigious Air force show was held here Saturday at SKICC Srinagar giving a glimpse of the grand spectacle to unfold on Sunday, 26 September 2021. During the rehearsal, the pilots orchestrated their ability to skillfully navigate, coordinate and synchronise — aerobatics with oodles of flair and style while hovering […]
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Department of Handicrafts & Handloom organises two day exhibition
ANANTNAG: As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (Vanijia Saptah), Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Anantnag organised a two day exhibition, here. Briefing about the achievements of the department, Assistant Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Muqbil Lateef Hussain said that the department has been catering to the needs of artisans working in diverse crafts since […]
Police seizes vehicles for transporting illegally extracted minerals
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla seized five vehicles involved in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals from Chakloo area of Baramulla, a police spokesman said. He said that police carried out the action following reports of vehicles ferrying illegally excavated minerals by some truckers from Chakloo area of Baramulla. Police requests the people not to indulge […]
Advisor Baseer Khan inaugurates M S Dhoni Academy in Srinagar

Calls it a big leap in the field of Cricket in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Saturday launched the M S Dhoni Cricket Academy at DOON International School (DIS) Srinagar. Chairman DIS, Showkat Hussain Khan, Principal DIS, Mehfooz Aslam, Managing Director Aarka Sports Management, Mihir Diwakar, coaches and players of international repute were present on the launching ceremony. Advisor Baseer Khan who was […]
Police Hospital Srinagar organizes ‘spine outreach programme’
Srinagar: J&K Police Hospital in collaboration with the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) & Orthopaedic Surgeons Association Kashmir(OSAK) organized a day-long “Spine Outreach Programme” at the auditorium of Police Hospital Srinagar, a police spokesman said. A group of eminent spine surgeons, orthopaedicians and other distinguished guests from Kashmir valley and across the country […]
JKTPO organizes buyer-seller meet
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) under the aegis of Department of Industries and Commerce, J&K, organized a virtual buyer seller meet with agro and food product importers of Canada. The meet was organized in association with Consulate General of India Toronto, Canada and Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) here yesterday to […]
JKRLM holds ‘Saath’ Orientation programme for women entrepreneurs
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) organised a workshop cum orientation programme for the selected women entrepreneurs of Kashmir division under Programme SAATH, here at Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST) SAATH, a rural enterprise acceleration programme for SHG (Self Help group) women of J&K was launched by […]
Tribal Affairs Department invites applications for scholarships
Highest ever Rs 30 Cr outlay, efforts to ensure 100% students coverage: Dr Shahid
SRINAGAR: The Tribal Affairs Department J&K has issued notification seeking applications from tribal students for awards of Post-Matric Scholarship and Pre-Matric Scholarship for the year 2021-22. The procedure and income slabs have been notified and students have been asked for timely submission of application forms along with requisite documents. Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid […]
DIPR Cultural Wing Jammu organises symposium, cultural program
JAMMU: The artists of Cultural Unit, Department of Information & Public Relations Jammu Saturday organised a Symposium cum Cultural programme here at Government Higher Secondary School, Bishnah on the topic celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Covid Appropriate Behaviour. Principal of the School, Ashok Khajuria was the chief guest of the program, while ZEO […]