Polling begins for 121 seats in first phase of Bihar assembly elections
Patna, Nov 6 (PTI) Voting began for 121 seats in Bihar in the first phase of assembly elections on Thursday morning, amid tight security arrangements, an official said. The polling commenced at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. In the first phase, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate […]
Huge sacrifices made in last five years to make JK peaceful: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said huge sacrifices have been made in the last five years to make Jammu and Kashmir peaceful, progressive, and prosperous, and called upon all sections of society to work as a unified force against elements attempting to disrupt peace. Sinha delivered a keynote address at the two-day international […]
The troubles continue for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s troubles hardly seem to be over. As the country is grappling with challenges to see-off the difficult phases it had to witness over the past five decades or so, natural calamities are putting it to further tests. This week as the country lost around 25 people to a fresh earthquake, survivors are seen digging […]
CUKashmir’s DIC showcase innovations at DIC meet
New Delhi: Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) participated in the 5th All India DIC Meet held on 3rd and 4th November at IIT Delhi here. The two-day event brought together Design Innovation Centres (DICs), Ekalpas, and Open Design Schools (ODS) from across the country to showcase their innovations and discuss the […]
KU holds special lecture for civil services aspirants
Srinagar: The Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a special lecture on “Inspiring Young Minds for Public Service” for civil services aspirants at the Main Campus. The event aimed to motivate aspirants towards a career in public service and familiarise them with strategies, perspectives, and essential approaches required for cracking competitive […]
Police take action against unlicensed ‘Pet Shop’
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla, acting on a complaint received from Animal Aid Kashmir—an Anantnag-based NGO—conducted a joint inspection at Zain Pet Store, Baramulla, in coordination with representatives from the Wildlife Protection Department and the Municipal Council Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. During the inspection, several animals were rescued from the premises and handed over […]
Police detains stunt biker within 24 hrs
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have detained an individual involved in a recent stunt biking incident that had surfaced on social media, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The individual, identified as Shahid Assad Dar resident of Puthar Kreeri, was seen performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle in a video that appeared on social media yesterday. He […]
Police seizes 13 vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining Police seized 13 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Awantipora and Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police party seized three vehicles. Accordingly, case vide FIR No. […]