Central University of Kashmir announces winter vacation
Srinagar, Nov 29: The Central University of Kashmir Friday announced winter vacation, starting from December 23, 2024 to February 7, 2025. According to an official communiqué, the last working day for all academic programs will be December 20, and classes are scheduled to resume on February 10, 2025. It states that departments intending to continue […]
Lok Sabha adjourns till noon amid noisy protests by Opposition members
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Friday following vociferous protests by Opposition members over the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. As soon as the House met for the day, members from Opposition parties, including the Congress, sought to raise various issues. Some […]
Modi, Shah to begin 3-day visit to Odisha to attend DGP conference
BHUBANESWAR, Nov 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Odisha for three days from Friday, during which they will attend the All India DGP/IGP Conference starting here later in the day. While Shah will arrive in the Odisha state capital earlier, Modi is scheduled to reach the […]
ADGP warns of severe consequences for those harbouring terrorists
JAMMU, Nov 29 (PTI): Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, warned that people harbouring anti-national intentions or supporting terrorists will face severe consequences. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activity. “Those harboring anti-national intentions or providing any support to terrorists will […]
40 tourism projects get nod to boost lesser-known destinations in India
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (PTI) : Forty projects worth over Rs 3,295 crore and spanning 23 states have received nod from the Centre for developing lesser-known destinations into iconic sites and promote a more balanced distribution of tourists across the country. As per the directives of the Department of Expenditure, the Ministry of Tourism issued […]
Security forces seize 2 IEDs, explosive material in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Nov 29 (PTI): Security forces recovered two IEDs and explosive material during a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. After a suspicious object was reportedly noticed under the Chajla bridge in Mendhar, the area was immediately cordoned off, and the bomb disposal squad called in, they added. Two […]
Two terror associates held in Doda, Udhampur
JAMMU, Nov 29 (PTI): Police on Thursday arrested two terror associates allegedly conspiring to execute subversive activities in Doda and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. A police team arrested a hardcore terror associate named Firdous Ahmed Wani from the Dandi area in Doda district’s Bhaderwah belt based on credible intelligence, they said. […]
5.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K
Srinagar, Nov 28:: Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir after 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Thursday late afternoon. According to the independent weatherman, Kashmir weather, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on November 28 at around 4: 19 PM. The epicentre was located at a depth of […]
Government determined to address every issue concerning public: Sakeena Itoo
SRINAGAR, NOV 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency of Srinagar district and inspected several institutions of public importance. The tour, spanning several key health and educational institutions in Hazratbal like Sub District Hospital (SDH), Habbak, Government Middle School Habbak, NTPHC Zakura […]
Adopt multi-pronged strategy to address deficit of doctors in far-flung areas: CS
JAMMU, NOV 28: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department to look into the identification of blocks facing acute shortage of medics there besides deliberating upon the ways to address the issue. Besides the Secretary, H&ME Department, the meeting was attended by MD, NHM; Principals of Medical […]
