EMRC remembers Akhter Rasool, holds condolence meet

Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC) on Tuesday organised a condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of noted graphic designer Akhter Rasool. Director EMRC and Media Advisor KU Dr Salima Jan chaired the condolence meeting, where rich tributes were paid to the departed soul. Speaking on the occasion, Ajaz-ul-Haque, Producer EMRC recalled […]

Four vehicles used for sand mining seized in Jammu

Jammu: The police here have seized four vehicles used for illegal mining of sand in violation of directions of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, officials said Tuesday. In order to strictly implement the drive against illegal mining and to tighten the noose against violators of the law, Jammu police have initiated strict action against the […]

Rusty shell found, defused in Budgam

Budgam: Security forces on Tuesday found and defused an old shell at Ichama area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Sources said that security forces received an information that an old rusty shell is lying in an field of Ichama village. He said that teams of police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot and […]

Drone dropping case: OGW from Anantnag held in Jammu

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) in Jammu district. Police officials said that an OGW from Anantnag, who was reportedly in touch with handlers from across border was held, saying that he was tasked to collect the drone dropped consignment of arms and ammunition that […]

Advisor Farooq Khan visits Baba Reshi (RA) Shrine

Prays for peace and prosperity in JK, reviews facilities provided to devotees

TANGAMARG: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Tuesday paid obeisance at Hazrat Baba Payaam Din Reshi (RA) Ziyarat at Tangmarg (Baba Reshi) where he prayed for long-lasting peace and prosperity of J&K. During his visit, Advisor Khan met the management of the Shrine and enquired about the facilities being provided at there, besides other utilities. […]

BJP members stage protest, seek proper accommodation for panch, sarpanch

Srinagar: Dozens of BJP workers on Tuesday took out a protest march here demanding safe and proper accommodation for all panch and sarpanch in the Kashmir valley. They staged a protest at the Press Enclave here to press for their demands. Lashing out at the divisional administration in Kashmir, the protesting BJP members said the […]

Polarisation by representative bodies could sow seeds of disharmony: KPs

Srinagar: With Kashmir still recovering from the shock of last week’s minority killings by militants, Kashmiri Pandits living in the Valley fear that representative organisations blaming the majority community for being a silent spectator and indulging in polarisation on social media could sow the seeds of communal disharmony. They said there is bonhomie between the […]

Artisan’s registration camp held at Arampora, Nawakadal

SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts Service Centre, Srinagar, on the directions of office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India Tuesday organised an Artisan camp for registration of Handicraft Artisans under Handicrafts comprehensive Welfare Scheme (PEHCHAN CARD) at Arampora, Nawakadal (old city), here. More than 300 Artisans application forms were received during the […]