KV News

PCI extends entry date for NAEJ

SRINAGAR: The Press Council of India (PCI) has extended the last date of receiving entries for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism (NAEJ) till 31st August, 2023 before 5:00 PM. A communique of PCI in this regard reads, “In continuation of the earlier Advertisement notice of the Press Council of India dated 02.07.2023, the last […]

 KV News

Man killed after coming under a falling Deodar tree

Srinagar: A 45-year-old man died after a deodar tree fell on him in Behak Wali in Warnow area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday late afternoon, officials said. They said that a man identified as Mohammad Amin Chechi, son of Ambir Din Cheechi, resident of Affan Warnow came under a deodar tree at Mehandi […]

 KV News

Improving infrastructure in tourism sector

Improving infrastructure in tourism sector

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon John Muir, a renowned naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation, once said, ‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.’ This sentiment rings especially true in the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir. In the realm of natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, few places on Earth can rival the […]

 KV News

The declining book culture

By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is a fact that in the age of the Internet, the book reading culture is on decline in Kashmir now. However,  it is also a fact that before the advent of the Internet in the Valley, a majority of people didn’t have inclination towards reading books. A minority of people […]

 KV News

Spinal Metastasis: Timely intervention can prevent mortality

By: Dr Aditya Gupta Spinal metastasis, the spread of cancer to the spine, is a serious condition that can have devastating consequences for patients. When cancer cells from primary tumors travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and metastasize to the spine, it poses significant challenges to patients’ health and well-being. However, with timely intervention […]

 KV News

Police books three notorious drug smugglers under PIT-NDPS Act

Srinagar: Police booked three most wanted and notorious drug smugglers under PIT-NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority taking the toll to 54 during the current year in district Baramulla, a police spokesman said Friday. The three accused drug smugglers Rouf Ahmad Wani son of Nazir Ahmad resident of […]

 KV News

Illegal extraction of minerals: Police seizes four vehicles, arrests four persons in Baramulla

Baramulla: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police seized four vehicles and arrested four persons in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party seized two tractors and arrested their drivers identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Salam and Javid Ahmad Sheikh […]

 KV News

Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam

Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Iskanderpora, arrested a drug peddler identified as Mohammad Yousuf Bhat son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat resident of Iskanderpora Khag and recovered  04 Kgs of […]

 KV News

DC B’la reviews progress of works under District Capex Budget

DC B’la reviews progress of works under District Capex Budget

Directs Officers to saturate all identified Developmental Deliverables

BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar Friday chaired a meeting at Dak Bungalow here to review the progress of works under various components including District Capex Budget, CSS, Border Area Development Plan,  SSY,  and other related sectors of public importance. At the outset,  Dr Sehrish took a detailed and sector wise review […]

 KV News

DC Kupwara felicitates newly Qualifiers of JKAS

KUPWARA: The District Administration Kupwara Friday organized an Interaction-cum-Felicitation ceremony for newly qualified JKAS candidates from Kupwara district at D.C Office, here. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan interacted with the qualified candidates who shared their experience with her about qualifying the prestigious Civil Services Examination. She also enquired them about […]