Lt Guv attends ‘Himachal Diwas’ celebrations at Raj Bhawan
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended the celebration of ‘Himachal Diwas’, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. Security personnel, students and the people of Himachal Pradesh living in J&K UT were the special invitees for the evening. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh […]
Conference on preserving local languages, cultural heritage through NEP 2020 held
Bandipora : One-day conference on Preserving Local Languages and Cultural Heritage with respect to National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, was organized Tuesday by CEO Bandipora at the Auditorium of GHSS Bandipora. The event brought together educators, policymakers and experts to deliberate on the transformative vision of NEP 2020 and its implications for government schools in […]
Lt Guv launches Dr. Suraj Gupte’s Pediatric Education Network Portal
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday launched the online portal of Pediatric Education Network, a free-to-access digital platform curated and developed by eminent Pediatrician and Academician, Dr Suraj Gupte. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Dr Suraj Gupte and everyone associated with the initiative, which aims to enhance Pediatric healthcare education and empower practitioners, medical professionals, students, […]
Soldier electrocuted after climbing atop train in Samba
Jammu: A 24-year-old soldier was electrocuted when he came in contact with a live wire after climbing on top of a passenger train in Samba district, officials said on Tuesday. Ramchandra Choudhary, a native of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, met with the accident near Bari Brahmana station late Monday night, the officials said. They said the soldier […]
Amarnath Yatra: Devotees queue up at designated bank branches for registration
Jammu: The offline registration for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra began with enthusiastic pilgrims making a beeline outside the designated bank branches here on Tuesday, hoping to get an opportunity to be part of the first batch to visit the revered shrine. The 38-day pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3 from the twin […]
Elderly lawyer shoots himself dead in Kishtwar
Jammu: An elderly lawyer allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed gun in Kishtwar district, police officials said on Tuesday. Ghulam Nabi Zargar shot himself at his residence in the Alyarabad locality of Kishtwar town around 11 pm on Monday, the officials said. According to preliminary investigation, the octogenarian was suffering from depression […]
Terrorists, security forces exchange fire in Poonch
Jammu: A brief exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in a village in Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. The gunfire rattled the Lasana village of Surankote Monday night when security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of terrorists, the officials said. “Contact was established with terrorists […]
Waqf Amendment Act: Govt singling out Muslims, says NC’s Tanvir Sadiq
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday said the ongoing reforms in Waqf properties are aimed at targeting Muslims and questioned why similar measures are not applied to other communities. Speaking to the media, Sadiq, said the reforms were part of a larger plan that began under the late Mufti […]
10 people injured as passenger vehicle overturns in Rajouri
Jammu: At least ten people were injured after a minibus they were travelling in met with an accident in Ghambir Mughlan area of Manjakote in Rajouri on Tuesday. Officials said that the driver of a minibus bearing registration number JK02Q2158 lost control due to which the vehicle turned turtle at Ghambir Mughlan area. Police along […]
Agriculture Deptt organises ‘Buyer-Seller meet’ at IIKSTC Dussu Pampore
MLA Pampore, Retd. Justice Hasnain Masoodi inaugurates event SRINAGAR: Agriculture Department Kashmir organised a mega Buyer-Seller meet at India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo Pampore. The program was inaugurated by member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Retd. Justice Hasnain Masoodi, who was also the chief guest at the event. Addressing the inaugural session, […]
