DC conducts surprise visit of Kupwara town
KUPWARA: In order to have an on-the-spot assessment of developmental issues of the residents and traders community of Kupwara town, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Wednesday evening undertook a surprise visit to Kupwara town. The DC paid a visit of Bus stand Kupwara, Jamia Market, Iqbal market, Babar lane Kupwara, Byepass Kupwara, Rigipora […]
Innovative Startups take center stage at JKEDI’s empowering idea pitching session
PULWAMA: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Wednesday organized an idea pitching session, underscoring the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. The event, held in collaboration with various stakeholders, provided an invaluable platform for startups from J&K to present their innovative ideas and seek support from experienced professionals in the industry. This program […]
Eco-Parks turn into major Tourist attractions in Kupwara
Witness surge in tourist footfall, promote livelihood for the local people
KUPWARA: Eco-tourism parks developed by the Forest department in Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district are witnessing a huge visitor’s influx these days owing to the forest department’s successful initiatives to develop Eco-tourism infrastructure and provide livelihood opportunities to several rural households. Nagriwari Eco Park at Hatmulla, Kairwan Eco-Park at Dever and Satbaran Eco-Park at […]
DE&CC organises daylong Job Fair
PULWAMA: In an endeavour to provide a convenient platform to the educated unemployed youth/Job seekers and to facilitate their interaction with the Private Companies and recruiters for Training, Skilling and Placement, District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Pulwama Wednesday organised a day long Job Fair at Government Degree College (GDC) Boys Pulwama. The Job Fair […]
Man dies of electrocution in Budgam village
Srinagar: A man died due to electric shock while repairing a motor at his home in Soibugh village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. An official said that the man was injured after he received electric shock at his home in Gur Mohalla locality of Soibugh village. He said that he was immediately evacuated […]
Police arrests terrorist associate in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that on a specific information regarding movement of terrorists in village Nowpora Jageer Kreeri, Police along with Army (52RR) & 2nd Bn SSB launched cordon and search […]
Donipwa- Janglatmandi road to be de-congested by completion of bypass road
SRINAGAR: In response to news item carried out by a local daily regarding widening of the 2-km left out stretch of the National Highway in south Kashmir’s Anantnag town, the news report is factually incorrect and NHIDCL was not consulted before publication of said news item, an official NHIDCL communique said. According to NHIDCL communique, […]
Rafiabad footbridge nears completion: Govt
SRINAGAR: In response to a news item carried by a local daily regarding non completion of footbridge in Rafiabad for 11 years. According to official spokesman, the bridge is nearing completion as both abutments and two pier stands have been completed till date. Fabrication and launching of super structure of bridge is in progress and […]
Police seizes illicit timber in Baramulla, three held
Srinagar: Police seized illicit timber in Baramulla and arrested three accused persons involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party arrested two timber smugglers identified as Farooq Ahmad Jungle son of Noor Wali and Mashkoor Ahmad Jungle son of Noor Din, both residents of Nambla C […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and Shopian districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. A police party at a checkpoint established at Laram Ganjipora, intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number PB04N-9566 driven by Socha Singh son of Joginder Singh resident of Hair Gurdaspora, […]
