Girl dies after being hit by boulder during road construction in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A seven-year-old girl died after being hit by a boulder during construction of a link road in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. Zahara Choudhary was returning home from her school in Salwah village when the incident took place during construction of a link road, the officials said. They said the minor girl was […]
DC Srinagar flags off “Run for Diabetes” along Foreshore Nishat
Run aimed to promote importance of lifestyle modifications as a key preventive measure against diabetes: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR: On the eve of ‘World Diabetes Day 2024,’ the Department of Endocrinology at Superspeciality Hospital, Govt Medical College, Srinagar, organized an event, ‘Run for Diabetes,’ at Nishat along Foreshore Road. The 5 Km Run was flagged off […]
Srinagar to Host World Craft Council’s 60th Jubilee Event for Three Days at SKICC
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Reviews Preparations for the Grand Celebration SRINAGAR: In a historic first, Srinagar is set to host a three-day event of World Craft Council to commemorate its 60th Jubilee, themed “Craft, Creativity & Compassion,” scheduled for November 25 to 27, 2024. This significant event will celebrate Srinagar’s recent recognition as a World Craft City, […]
DC Baramulla Initiates FMD Vaccination Campaign to Improve Livestock Health
BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, alongside Dr. Showkat Ahmad, the District Sheep Husbandry Officer, officially launched the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination Campaign during a ceremony held at the District Commissioner’s office. This initiative, organized under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), aims to achieve comprehensive vaccination coverage for 373,000 sheep […]
YHAI to initiate cultural exchange programmes during winter
Srinagar: A meeting of Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI), Srinagar Unit was held here on Wednesday under the chair of its Chairman Showkat Ashaie. The meeting discussed the activities and programmes organized in Kashmir Valley during current year and the future programmes of the Association, a statement issued by the organisation said. It was […]
Two-day philately exhibition begins in Jammu
Over 5,000 rare stamps on display Jammu: A two-day philately exhibition showcasing history and cultural heritage of Jammu through postage stamps started here on Wednesday, an official said. More than 5,000 rare and varied stamps issued in India and in other countries are on display in the exhibition organized by the department of posts at […]
Sakina Masood visits Lolab; inaugurates Earth Science Block at GDC Sogam, residential quarters at GHSS Tekipora
LOLAB (KUPWARA): Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood, on Wednesday conducted an exhaustive tour of Lolab Sub Division of Kupwara during which she inaugurated development projects at GDC Sogam and GHSS Tekipora, inspected healthcare facilities and interacted with the general public. The Minister inaugurated Earth Science Block at Government […]
Principal Secretary inaugurates 2 day Philately exhibition at Kala Kendra
JAMMU: Principal Secretary Culture and School Education, Suresh Kumar Gupta, inaugurated two day philately exhibition, showcasing history and cultural heritage of Jammu through postal stamps, at Kala Kendra. Principal GGM Science College, Professor Ramesh Gupta, was the guest of honour while Madhukar, noted philatelist of the country was special guest on the occasion. Large number […]
Govt will work on recruitment policy, lectures and professors post to be filled soon: Sakeena Masood
Srinagar: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Masood Itoo on Wednesday said that the government will work on recruitment policy and that vacant posts of lecturers, professors and teachers will be filled soon. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of a function at SKICC, the minister said that it is true that recruitment was […]
NIA attaches property of Srinagar man accused of killing two non-locals
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the property of an accused involved in the killing of two non-locals earlier this year, officials said. The property belonging to Adil Manzoor Langoo at Zaldagar locality of the city here was attached by the NIA sleuths in connection with the killing of two non-locals in […]
