Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather attends 11th CPA India Region Conference
Highlights role of debates, discussions in strengthening democracy SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, attended the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The prestigious conference is being held from 11th to 13th September 2025 and was attended by Speakers and Secretaries from all States and […]
Bandipora youth’s body recovered from Wular Lake
Bandipora: The body of a youth, who had drowned in the Jhelum river in Banyari village of Bandipora district a week ago, was recovered today morning from the Wular Lake near Lankreshpora area. An official said that Amir Ahmad Dar along with another individual had drowned when their boat capsized in the Jhelum while extracting […]
KU, IIT Hyderabad forge partnership for cutting-edge Nanotech Research
Srinagar: In a significant move to accelerate research and innovation, the University of Kashmir (KU) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen academic collaboration and drive breakthroughs in science and technology. The MoU was formally signed by KU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan and IIT Hyderabad Director […]
LoP Sunil Sharma visits cloudburst-hit Rajgarh in Ramban district
Meets bereaved families and assures full support Jammu: In the aftermath of the tragic cloudburst that struck Rajgarh in Ramban district on August 30, claiming five lives and leaving several families devastated, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma, visited the affected area to express solidarity with the victims and assess ongoing relief efforts. […]
DC Ramban reviews preparations for Seva Parv, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar & Poshan Maah campaign
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan chaired a meeting of District Officers to finalize arrangements for Seva Parv, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar and Poshan Maah 2025 celebrations in the district. Seva Parv, a nationwide citizen-centric initiative, will be observed from 17 September to 2 October, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar will run concurrently, and Poshan […]
DC, SSP Ramban inspect NH-44; Review traffic regulation, progress of work on Bailey Bridge at Bhatti
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta, conducted an extensive review of traffic regulation and condition of Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in the district. DySP Traffic, Sajjad Khan also accompanied the team during the inspection. The Deputy Commissioner visited Nashri to take stock of vehicular movement and […]
Chairperson DDC Ramban visits Mahakund, assesses damages due to heavy rainfall
RAMBAN: Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ramban Dr. Shamshad Shan conducted an extensive visit of Mahakund area of Sub-Division Gool to take firsthand stock of the damages caused by the recent spell of heavy rainfall. Dr. Shan was accompanied by prominent civil society members. A large number of residents apprised her of the hardships faced […]
Satish Sharma participates in virtual meeting with Union Minister for Youth Affairs on youth engagement, sports development
JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Satish Sharma participated in virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Youth Affairs to discuss issues related to youth engagement, sports development, and holistic empowerment. The virtual meeting was also attended by Sports Ministers of other states and […]
LMD imposes Rs 1.5 Lakh penalty on erring traders
JAMMU: The Legal Metrology Department has intensified its enforcement drive against violations of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 across the Union Territory. In recent actions, the Legal Metrology Unit Samba imposed penalties of Rs 50,000 on four violators for non-compliance with provisions of the Act. The Deputy Controller Enforcement […]
CM offers Friday Prayers at Hazratbal Shrine on Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) following
SRINAGAR, SEP 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today joined thousands of devotees in offering Jumma (Friday) prayers at the revered Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion of the Friday following of Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). On this blessed occasion, the Chief Minister also had the honour of witnessing the sacred glimpse (deedar) of the Holy Relic of Prophet […]