DC Srinagar chairs PAC meeting for implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme
SRINAGAR: In order to review the implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme in the District, a meeting of Project Approval Committee (PAC) was Monday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise)-beggary scheme […]
JKIT department tightens noose on CSC’s for overcharging, cancels licenses
SRINAGAR: Tightening noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of Information Technology department have recommended cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted surprise check of various CSCs in twin districts […]
Cop injured after being assaulted in Shopian village, case filed
Srinagar: A policeman was injured after he was assaulted by some persons during execution of a court order in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a police team went to the house of one Manzoor Ahmad Khanday of Khurmpora village to execute a court warrant, however, they were attacked […]
Minor dies after falling from second storey of his home in Srinagar
Srinagar: A 7-year-old boy died after falling from the second storey of his home in Srinagar’s Dal Gate on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the boy was seriously injured after he fell from the second storey in Konkhan locality of Dalgate. He said that the boy was shifted to a nearby hospital, […]
Dead body with ‘throat-slit’ recovered at Awura Kupwara
Srinagar: A throat-slit body of a person was on Monday morning recovered from Awura in Kupwara, officials said. They said that a person identified as Abdul Hamid Khan, son of Gulla Khan, of Mir Muqam Awura was found in a poll of blood with a slit throat inside his home. Confirming the incident a police […]
Mercury on record-breaking spree in J&K, Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C
Srinagar, May 27: The mercury in Jammu and Kashmir is on record-breaking spree as Qazigund, the gate town of the Valley recorded highest ever day temperature during the month of May while Pahalgam and Kokernag endured second warmest day in last 23 and 22 years respectively. A meteorological department official here said that maximum temperature […]
JK records highest voter turnout in 35 yrs; CEC indicates assembly polls to be held soon
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) The Election Commission on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a “massive” 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019. “This active participation is a huge positive for the assembly elections […]
JKIT department tightens noose on CSC’s for overcharging, cancels licenses
SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Tightening noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of Information Technology department have recommended cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted surprise check of various CSCs in […]
No family member of terrorists, stone pelters will get govt job in JK: Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Sending a tough message, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist nor close relatives of stone pelters will get government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah also said that the Narendra Modi government has not only targeted terrorists but also eliminated the terror […]
Minor dies after falling from second Storey of his home in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 27: A 7-year-old boy died after falling from the second Storey of his home in Srinagar’s Dal Gate on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the boy was seriously injured after he fell from the second Storey in Konkhan locality of Dalgate. He said that the boy was shifted to a […]
