Batting for success
Industrial activity in Kashmir region has always been under a scanner. Most of the units in whatsoever sector which had undertaken manufacturing activity are reporting least growth, loses and an unfavourable conditions to survive and meet industry standards. However, amidst all this despair some hope is being reflected in the bat industry which is presently […]
Three striped Hyenas arriving in Jambu Zoo
JAMMU, NOV 17: The striped hyenas, three in number, will be the new addition in Jambu Zoo. These bone-crushing animals are being brought from Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur in exchange of two Himalayan Black Bears as per the Animal Collection Plan of the Jambu Zoo approved by the Central Zoo Authority. The hyena will reach […]
Handicrafts Dept to host 3-Day Artisan Carnival at Srinagar from Nov 20
SRINAGAR, NOV 17: Continuing its vigorous ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, is set to host a 3-day ‘Artisan Carnival’, a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless crafts and cultural legacy at the Chinar-draped Sher-e-Kashmir Park, here, from November 20 to 22. As a flagship event under the ‘Soulful Kashmir’ branding initiative, the three-day […]
NIA arrests another key aide of terrorist involved in Delhi blast
New Delhi, Nov 17: Continuing with its probe in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said to have arrested another key associate of the terrorist involved in the blast. “Jasir Bilal Wani @ Danish, also a Kashmiri resident, was arrested from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir […]
Ex Bangladesh PM Hasina sentenced to death by special tribunal
Dhaka, Nov 17 (PTI) Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was on Monday sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal for “crimes against humanity” committed during the wide-spread protests against her government in July last year. Hasina, 78, who has been living in India since her government was toppled on August 5 last […]
Jammu railway station on alert; Police in Poonch announce reward for info on terrorists
Jammu, Nov 17 (PTI) Security has been intensified at the Jammu railway station following the recent busting of a white-collar terror module, while police in Poonch have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information on the presence of terrorists in the border district. Police and paramilitary personnel conducted surprise frisking and checking of […]
Northern Railway GM inspects Srinagar-Baramulla rail section, reviews passenger amenities
JAMMU, Nov 17 (PTI): General Manager of Northern Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, on Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the Srinagar-Baramulla section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, an official said here. Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar, and other senior officials accompanied Verma during the inspection which was aimed at assessing the progress […]
CM Omar Abdullah mourns death of Indian pilgrims in Saudi bus tragedy
Jammu, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia, early this morning. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. According to initial reports, the […]
Several Indians feared dead in bus accident in Madina
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) Several Indians are feared dead in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia’s Madina. The bus was carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims, according to the Indian mission in Jeddah. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Russia, expressed deep shock over the accident. “Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate […]