Awareness, Registration workshop on setting up MFPE under CSS-PMFME scheme held
ANANTNAG: The Department of Fisheries Anantnag, led by the District Nodal Officer Anantnag PMFME (ODOP) scheme, Saturday organized one-day awareness cum registration workshop on setting up Micro Food Processing Enterprises (MFPE) under the centrally sponsored scheme ‘PM-Formalization of Micro food Processing Entrepreneur (PMFME) scheme at Municipal Committee Hall Achabal. The workshop witnessed the participation of […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during patrolling at Furrah intercepted a suspicious person, who tried to flee from the spot after noticing police party, but was apprehended tactfully. After checking, officers were able […]
TAJ, ZAKIR foundation and Sakhawat Centre’s scholarship celebrate academic excellence
Srinagar: In a momentous ceremony held on Saturday at the prestigious Iqbal Institute of Technology and Management in Hyderpora, Taj and Zakir Foundation, in collaboration with Sakhawat Centre’s Scholarship, proudly awarded scholarships to more than 50 exceptional students. The event was graced by the presence of eminent Chief Guest Taj Syed, President of STEM Scholarship, […]
‘Fake’ doctor held in Anantnag, clinic sealed
Srinagar: Health Department on Saturday apprehended a ‘fake’ doctor and sealed his clinic in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. “It had come to the notice of undersigned that one alleged fake doctor is practicing in Anantnag. Taking cognisance of the matter, a team of Officers/Officials was deputed from this office, which sealed the clinic immediately and […]
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopens after two-day closure
Jammu, Feb 3 (PTI) Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway resumed early Saturday after remaining suspended for two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and snowfall, officials said. However, the traffic department advised commuters to follow lane discipline and drive cautiously as part of the arterial road near Sherbibi in Ramban district […]
India logs 159 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Feb 3(PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 159 cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection was recorded at 1,400, the health ministry said on Saturday. Three deaths from Kerala have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am. […]
Verify credentials of firms placing job advertisements: Press Council to newspapers
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) In a bid to protect youths from fraudsters, the Press Council of India (PCI) has asked newspapers to cross-check the credentials of a company placing advertisements for jobs. In a statement here, the PCI advised the print media to adhere to the Norms of Journalistic Conduct while publishing employment related […]
Delhi Police team at CM Kejriwal’s residence again to serve notice
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) Drama unfolded at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here Saturday as a crime branch team arrived again to serve him a notice to join a probe over his claim the BJP was trying to poach AAP MLAs. The team led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)-level officer said […]
Freezing conditions continue in Kashmir; MeT predicts snow, rain
Srinagar, Feb 3: Freezing conditions prevailed in Kashmir Valley while weatherman forecast snow and rain at most places in J&K on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.7°C against minus 0.3°C on previous night and it was 1.0°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for […]
L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award. “One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a life […]
