Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Alstop intercepted a vehicle (Wagnor Car) bearing registration number JK02AD-3680 driven by one person. During checking, 5Kgs of Poppy Straw like substance […]
Two-week CBP for faculty members in Social Sciences begins at CUK
Ganderbal: The two-week Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for the faculty members in Social Sciences, jointly organised by the Departments of Education and Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), began at varsity’s Tulmulla campus here on Monday. Addressing the participants during the inaugural session, I/c […]
One week Training on Vermicomposting concludes at KVK Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In a bid to empower rural youth with sustainable agricultural practices, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora successfully concluded a one-week skill training program on vermicomposting. The training aimed to educate and train young individuals from rural areas on the techniques and benefits of vermicomposting, fostering entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. Throughout the week-long program, […]
Midoora Tral residents protest against unscheduled power cuts
Pulwama: Residents of Midoora area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday protested against unscheduled power cuts in the area. The residents of the area alleged that they have been facing unscheduled power cuts due to which they are facing huge inconvenience. Bashir Ahmad, a local Auqaf member said that they get supply […]
Union minister Jitendra Singh reviews arrangements for PM Modi’s public rally in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday reviewed the arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in Jammu, and said there is huge excitement among people on the eve of the programme. The minister visited the venue — Maulana Azad Stadium — accompanied by senior central government officials and a team […]
Gulmarg all set to host 4th edition of Khelo India
SRINAGAR, FEB19: The famous winter destination of Gulmarg is yet again all set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India beginning February 21. Around a thousand athletes, officials, and support staff shall participate in various winter sporting events including Snowboarding, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski and Snow Mountaineering. Twenty states and Union Territories are competing […]
Four held in Budgam for involvement in ‘human trafficking’: Police
Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said that it arrested four persons involved in human trafficking in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In a statement, issued here a spokesperson said that police Post Soibugh received a call from a source regarding a non-local woman wandering aimlessly in the Arath area seeking help. […]
Govt holds talks with Ladakh delegation on key demands
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) A delegation of leaders from Ladakh held a meeting with the government’s representatives here on Monday to press for their demands, including statehood for the high-altitude region, two Lok Sabha seats and bringing the area under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh […]
PM Modi launches 14,000 projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore in UP
Lucknow, Feb 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 14,000 projects across Uttar Pradesh worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore at the fourth ground-breaking ceremony here on Monday for investment proposals received during the UP Global Investors Summit. The projects relate to sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, food processing, housing and real estate, […]
India records 893 active Covid cases
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) India has logged 110 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 893, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. No new deaths have been reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated. The […]
