Temp rises amid dry weather in Kashmir
Srinagar: The minimum temperature increased on Friday even as the weather department forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy weather at most places in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against the previous night’s 0.6°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was ‘below’ normal by 0.7°C for […]
US-based Kashmiri Hindu outfit supports KP employees’ relocation demand
New Delhi: A US-based Kashmiri Pandit group has supported the demand of community members employed under a special government package for relocation outside Kashmir Valley in view of targeted killings by terrorists. Alleging that the issues related to Pandits are being used for politics across the country, the Kashmiri Hindu Foundation (KHF) urged the central […]
Two narcotic smugglers arrested in Kupwara
4.5 kg heroin-like substance recovered: Police
Srinagar: Two narcotic smugglers who had received consignments from across the Line of Control were arrested in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district and 4.5 kg heroin-like substance seized from them, police said on Friday. The smugglers aimed to promote addiction and further the cause of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, they said. Based on specific input, […]
Admin attaches property of man involved in terror activities
Ramban/Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday attached the property of a man allegedly involved in terrorist activities in Ramban district, officials said. Abdul Majid Lone, a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, was arrested in connection with a blast near a police post in Ind area of Gool belt on August […]
J&K Bank wins top award at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2022
SRINAGAR: J&K Bank has emerged winner as Best MSME Bank, MSME Friendly Bank, Govt Schemes Implementing Bank, Best Branding Bank and Best Bank for Implementing COVID Schemes at a function of MSME Banking Excellence Awards – 2022 that was organized by Delhi-based Chamber of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME). Accompanied by General Manager […]
Secretary Culture inaugurates 4 day Dogri Literary, Cultural Festival
Says ‘Art, Literature reflects socio cultural milieu of a region’
JAMMU: Secretary Culture, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Friday inaugurated a 4 day Dogri Literary and Cultural Festival at KL Saigal Hall, Abhinav Theatre. “Literature has the power to move all age groups and sections of society. It is a constructive force to ensure that our culture and diversity thrives”, maintained the Secretary while addressing […]
57 officials of IRP Zone Jammu granted Insitu Promotion
JAMMU: In terms of SRO 14 of 1996 dated: 15-01-2016, Deputy Inspector General, (DIG) IRP Jammu has granted Insitu promotion to 57 Police Personnel, including Head-Constables and Selection Grade Constables of various Battalions of IR Jammu Zone with nine year service and a clean record. The promotion has been granted on the recommendations of the […]
No Chemicals, Hazardous Material found in Chatroo River, say report
KISHTWAR: The Water Quality Parameter Report of the State Water Testing Laboratory Narwal Jammu for the Chatroo River – a Chenab Tributary has stated that its waters do not contain any chemicals or hazardous material. The water samples of the river were lifted for testing a few days back after the colour of the ravine […]
Property Tax a progressive reform, lowest in the country: DC
Says move will improve infrastructure, services
JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu chaired a meeting with all stakeholders including the Presidents, Vice Presidents & Executive Officers of all seven Municipal Committees and their market associations to create awareness and answer queries regarding implementation of Property Tax in JK UT. Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner General besides other concerned officials were present […]
Are we losing the battle against Heart Disease?
By: Dr Bimal Chhajer Heart Disease is the leading cause of worldwide deaths with the number reaching more than 17.9 million every year. Many people wonder whether we are losing the war against this deadly disease because heart disease rates continue to grow despite improvements in medical technology and therapies. Thus, there is a dire […]
