Advocate killed, two injured as truck overturns on car in Ramban
Ramban/Jammu: An advocate was killed and two others injured after an apple-laden truck overturned on his car after a head-on collision in Ramban district on Friday, police said. The advocate, identified as Baman Singh Bali (36), a resident of Ukhral Pogal Paristan, died on the spot while the truck driver and his helper sustained injuries […]
Srinagar Open Tennis Championship commences
Srinagar: The Srinagar Open Tennis Championship commenced on Friday at the Gindun Tennis courts, Rajbagh, featuring 16 competitive matches on the opening day. While most matches went according to form book, the tournament’s first day was highlighted by Mohammad Qais making debut on senior circuit. The 13-year-old budding player lost the opening match against veteran […]
Haris Handoo assumes charge as Director SKICC
SRINAGAR: Special Secretary in Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Haris Ahmad Handoo Friday assumed the charge of Director SKICC. On the occasion, the Director was given warm welcome by the SKICC staff. The Director, after assumption of charge, held a brief interaction with the officers and other staff. During the interaction, he highlighted that SKICC’s stature as […]
Advisor Wani interacts with delegations, reiterates commitment to citizen-centric governance
Meets series of public, departmental delegations at Raabita Office SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani Friday met a series of public and departmental delegations at the Raabita Office and listened to their issues and demands pertaining to various sectors. Delegations representing the power, handicrafts, handloom, floriculture, and education sectors apprised the Advisor […]
KPDCL announces power shutdown in several areas
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry branch cutting of trees coming under 33 KV lines, shutdown of 33 KV Arampora line shall be observed due to which Arampora, Shair Colony, Panzipora and Bugoo receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Panzipora, Tarzoo, Hygam, Shair Colony, Arampora, Mahrajpora, […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested one drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party intercepted a suspicious person at Drung Crossing, Tangmarg. During search, 20 grams of a charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Rafiq Ahmad […]
Minister Javed Ahmed Rana calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, an official spokesman said here. He said that the two discussed various developmental plans to be implemented in the UT.
Police raids residences of 21 terror associates
Srinagar: Police on Friday said that in its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities extensive raids were conducted at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under […]
Trump’s quest for Nobel Peace Prize falls short, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gets the award
Washington, Oct 10 (AP) President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and – most vocally – himself. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it was honouring Machado “for her tireless work […]
Lt Guv Addresses Athletes at 10th All India Police Judo Cluster
SRINAGAR, OCT 10: “J&K Police is not only fighting terrorism, maintaining law & order and protecting citizens but it is also a crucial agent of socio-economic development,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He said J&K Police has ensured peace and stable society for industrial growth and overall progress in the Union Territory. […]