Transport Commissioner reviews functioning of MVD
Asks for strict enforcement of rules, regulations SRINAGAR: Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Thursday convened a review meeting of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), to assess the overall functioning of the department. The Commissioner asked the concerned officers for enhancing the public service delivery, regulatory enforcement and operational efficiency. The meeting was attended by the […]
JKEDI hosts ‘Innovate J&K- Dialogue’ to drive startup ecosystem forward
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Thursday hosted an engaging dialogue titled “Innovate J&K: Dialogue for a Startup-Driven Future” aiming to bolster the startup landscape of the Union Territory and nurture innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the region. The event held at the institute’s Main Campus Sempora, Pampore, witnessed participation from […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party established a checkpoint at Utikoo near Bangil Public Education Institute Kunzer. During checking, a person identified as Naseer Ahmad Sheikh son of Habibullah Sheikh resident of Par Mohallah, Pattan […]
Illegal extraction of minerals
Police seizes 11 vehicles in Handwara Srinagar: Police in Handwara carried out a special drive across different areas of the Police District and seized (11 vehicles) 01 JCB, 07 tractors, 03 tippers, used in the extraction and transportation of minerals without legal permission, a police spokesman said Thursday. Acting on specific leads and in strict […]
Haj-2026: Authorities extend deadline for application submissions to August -7th
Srinagar, Jul 31 (GNS): All the Intending Haj pilgrims are informed that Haj Committee of India has extended the last date for submission of Haj Application Forms (HAFs) for Haj – 2026 up to 7th August, 2025. As per an official communication, it has been informed that applicants possessing machine readable valid Indian International Passports […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair, Ahmedabad
GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT), JUL 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & […]
Cabinet approves Rs 2,000 cr grant-in-aid for NCDC
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 2,000 crore grant-in-aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for four years, a move that will help the organisation to mobilise more funds for lending. The decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, […]
4 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath Yatra so far
Srinagar, Jul 31 (PTI) The number of pilgrims to have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir crossed the 4 lakh mark on Thursday. “Baba Amarnath makes the impossible possible. With his blessings, the Holy Yatra today crossed the 4 Lakh figure. I bow to Lord Shiva for this miracle […]
2008 Malegaon blast case: Court acquits all 7 accused, including Pragya Thakur
Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Nearly 17 years after the Malegaon blast claimed six lives, a special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, noting there was “no reliable and cogent evidence” against them. No religion teaches violence, the court said. Terrorism has no […]
3.3 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat’s Kutch; no damage reported
Ahmedabad, Jul 31 (PTI) A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat’s Kutch district on Thursday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. The tremor was recorded at 9.52 am, with its epicentre located 16 km south-south west of Bela in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said. No casualty or damage to property was reported […]
