CM Abdullah calls on V-P Dhankhar; likely to meet president, finance minister
New Delhi, Nov 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is on an official visit to Delhi, on Wednesday called on Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. A picture of Abdullah and Dhankhar exchanging greetings was posted on the official X handle of the vice-president’s office. “Shri Omar Abdullah ji, Hon’ble chief minister of Jammu and […]
Govt will work on recruitment policy, lectures and professors post to be filled soon: Sakeena Masood
Srinagar, Nov 13: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Masood Itoo on Wednesday said that the government will work on recruitment policy and that vacant posts of lecturers, professors and teachers will be filled soon. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of a function at SKICC, the minister said that it is true that […]
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes J-K, no loss of life or property
SRINAGAR, Nov 13 (PTI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday but there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said. The quake occurred at 10:43 am in the Afghanistan region, they said. The tremors were felt in the Kashmir Valley, causing panic among the […]
Cop arrested for selling heroin at Jammu hospital
JAMMU, Nov 13 (PTI): A police constable, suspected to be a part of a drug syndicate in Jammu, was arrested for allegedly selling heroin on a hospital premises here, an official said Wednesday. Constable Mohammad Mukhtiyar of the Armed Police 12th Battalion in Srinagar’s Zewan was found in possession of a heroin-like substance and Rs […]
BSF additional DG reviews security in border areas of Jammu
JAMMU, Nov 13 (PTI): Additional Director General of BSF’s western command Satish S Khandare reviewed the security situation along the International Border with Pakistan here, officials said on Wednesday. “ADG BSF (western command) visited border areas in Jammu and was briefed on the operational aspects by the field commanders,” BSF Jammu posted on X, also […]
SC lays down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties
NEW DELHI, Nov 13 (PTI): Coming down hard on instant ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said the Executive cannot become a judge, declare an accused as guilty and demolish his house. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said it […]
Man hailing from north Kashmir’s Kupwara found dead on roadside in Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 13: A man from Villgam village of Kupwara was found dead lying on the roadside near Barthana Qamarwari area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. An official said that the body of the man was spotted by some locals who, then informed the police. He said that soon after, a police team […]
Police rules out attack involving firearms on VC, Kashmir University
Srinagar, Nov 13: Police on Wednesday said that reports regarding attack with firearms on Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University could not be corroborated. According to police, reports claimed that VC Kashmir University was attacked with firearms near Zakura in city outskirts last evening. “The report about attack on VC of Kashmir University last evening near […]
Delhi airport sees 7 flight diversions due to bad weather
New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) At least seven flights were diverted and many were delayed at the Delhi airport on Wednesday morning as low visibility conditions impacted operations, according to officials. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that very dense fog began forming around 5.30 am, resulting in a thick haze over different parts of […]
Sakeena Masood inaugurates, addresses National Academia Industry Conclave 4.0 at IUST
AWANTIPORA, NOV 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, School Education and Higher Education, Sakeena Masood today inaugurated the National Academia Industry Conclave 4.0-Cultivating Synergy at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; Vice Chancellor IUST, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar, Deans of various […]