Several injured after rival political groups clash in north Kashmir’s Gurez
Gurez, Oct 30: At least a dozen people were injured after MLA Gurez Nazir Ahmad Khan’s rally was attacked by a mob in Gujran area of Tulail in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district last evening, officials said. An official said that the mob attacked the rally in Gujran, resulting in injuries to a dozen people, while […]
Waheed Parra demands end of reservation policy in JK, terms it ‘unjust’
Srinagar, Oct 30 (PTI) PDP leader Waheed Para on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it can compromise the long-term quality and competence of institutions. In a post on X, Para said the J&K PSC 2023 results had only 40 per cent of candidates selected on “open […]
India, China troops disengagement in eastern Ladakh taking place in ‘orderly’ manner :Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, Oct 30 (PTI) China on Wednesday said the Chinese and Indian militaries are implementing the “resolutions” concerning the disengagement in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in an “orderly” manner. China and India have reached resolutions on issues concerning the border, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media […]
Kashmir siblings make Omar Abdullah’s portrait with Rubik’s Cubes
Srinagar, Oct 30 (PTI) Three siblings from Kashmir are making waves on social media with their portrait of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made with Rubik’s cubes. Abdullah, who re-posted a video of the work on various social media sites, was amazed by the likeness of the mosaic to himself. “That’s amazing. I’ve […]
77 pc women feel unsafe on Delhi buses after dark: Greenpeace report
NEW DELHI, Oct 30 (PTI): Over 75 per cent of women feel unsafe commuting in Delhi buses after dark, even as the city government’s fare-free bus travel scheme has crossed the milestone of 100 crore ‘pink’ tickets issued to women, a report said. In its latest report ‘Riding the Justice Route’ report, Greenpeace India, a […]
Four people killed, 4 others injured in two separate road mishaps across Jammu division
Jammu, Oct 30: Four people were killed and an equal number of persons were injured in two separate road mishaps across Jammu division on Wednesday morning, police said. Two people including a driver and a woman were killed while as four others were injured in a road accident near Magarkote flyover in Banihal district early […]
CM Omar flags off ‘Run for Unity’ from SKICC
SRINAGAR, OCT 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ from the back lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) here, marking the celebration of National Unity Day. This day honors the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event was attended by Chief Secretary […]
Ahead of peak winter, KPDCL stocks addl 472 KL diesel at Gurez to run DG sets
SRINAGAR, OCT 29: As part of winter preparedness, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has dumped additional 472 KL of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) to run 25 DGs of various capacities to ensure power supply in harsh winter months to unelectrified households in 22 villages of remote Gurez area of Bandipora District. Meanwhile, KPDCL has already […]
26 nursing students among 30 injured in road mishap at Udhampur
Jammu, Oct 29: At least 30 persons, including 26 nursing students were injured after a passenger vehicle met with an accident in Farna Magjote area of Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the bus lost control due to over speeding and fell into a roadside ditch. He said that 30 people, […]
Five day session of JK Assembly to begin on Nov 4
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Legislative Assembly secretariat on Tuesday issued the provisional calendar for the first session of the House, set to begin on November 4. According to the provisional calendar, the five-day session will begin with the election of the Speaker and the Lieutenant Governor’s address to the House. On November 4: Election of […]
