70 Army personnel, their families give consent for organ donation
Srinagar, Jun 19 (PTI) At least 70 Army personnel and their kin have given consent for organ donation under an initiative of the Army Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA), an official said Wednesday. “As a part of the silver jubilee celebrations of the 20 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, the unit instituted a noble gesture of organ […]
KEG holds meet, Fayaz Kaloo to continue as President
Srinagar: A meeting of Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) was held today to discuss the various issues confronting the institution of media in Kashmir. The members who participated in the meeting reiterated their commitment to uphold the journalistic values while reporting the ground realities in Kashmir, a statement issued here said. The members resolved to create […]
8 killed, 11 injured in road accident in UP
Sambhal (UP), Jun 19 ( PTI) At least eight persons were killed and 11 others injured when their vehicle collided with a mini-goods carrier on the Moradabad-Agra national highway here, police said Wednesday. Superintendent of Police Yamuna Prasad said the accident took place late Tuesday night near Lehrawan village. The victims were returning home after […]
Japan quake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt
Tokyo, Jun 19 (AFP) A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan, sparking a tsunami advisory that was later lifted with no reports Wednesday of major damage and only a handful of light injuries. The nation’s meteorological agency had warned Tuesday that a wave of one metre (three feet) could hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, […]
Trump launches 2020 reelection campaign, calling US ‘envy of the world’
Orlando, Jun 19 (AFP) President Donald Trump launched his 2020 reelection campaign Tuesday, whipping up a crowd of at least 20,000 with a nationalist boast about the US economy being the “envy” of the world and warning that opposition Democrats want to “destroy” the country. Promising the packed arena in Orlando, Florida an “earthquake at the […]
The changing weather patterns
Kashmir valley is witnessing an unprecedented change in the weather patterns this year. Though we are in the midsummer, the frequent downpour and the dip in temperatures during the major part of the week is creating lot of concern among the people here. Besides, the sudden change in weather pattern and major hailstorms with heavy […]
Govt to remove minimum educational qualification requirement for driving licence
New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) The government has decided to do away with the requirement of minimum educational qualification for obtaining driving licence to boost employment opportunities, the road transport ministry said Tuesday. At present, under Rule 8 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, a transport vehicle driver needs to have passed class 8. […]
Two dead, 6 injured as raft capsizes in Pahalgam
Srinagar, Jun 18: Two persons including an employee of the tourism department died and six others were injured Tuesday when a raft capsized in gushing waters of Lidder stream in Pahalgam tourist resort of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. The incident brought back memories of a similar tragedy that struck on May 31 when […]
Govt likely to probe illegal appointments in PSUs
Srinagar, Jun 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government is likely to probe alleged illegal appointments in various state owned corporations, sources said Sources close to the government said that the Governor Satya Paul Malik has taken strong note of the allegations that over the years scores of employees have been appointed illegally in the state […]
First batch of Hajj pilgrims to leave for Saudi Arabia on July 04
SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Kashmir Division and concerned officers to ensure hassle-free arrangements are put in place for the Hajj pilgrims in their respective districts. The Div Com through video conferencing took a district-wise appraisal of preparations and arrangements for Hajj pilgrims from […]