Police cracks theft case in Pulwama, stolen vehicle recovered
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama solved a theft case within days of reporting and recovered the stolen vehicle, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that on 14th of March police received a written complaint from Mohammad Noor Alam son of Abdul Hashim resident of Banagogi, Badalgawun, District Nagaon (Assam), stating that unknown thieves had stolen […]
Drabgam-Thokerpora bridge set to miss deadline as work going at snail’s pace, allege locals
Demand intervention of higher ups, fast pacing of civil works Pulwama: The delay in the completion of the under-construction bridge over Nallah Romshi, meant to connect Drabgam and Thokerpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, has sparked concern among local residents. The project approved following public demand and considered crucial for improving regional connectivity, remains […]
H&P department’s staff quarters nears completion: Secretary inspects progress
JAMMU: Secretary of the Hospitality and Protocol (H&P) Department, Avny Lavasa, inspected the ongoing construction of staff quarters adjacent to the Circuit House at Canal Road, Jammu. The project, valued at Rs. 3.43 crore, is being executed under the SASCI scheme and is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year, an […]
Man found dead with throat slit in Jammu
Jammu: A man was found murdered with his throat slit on a road in Jammu, officials said on Tuesday. The body of Balvir Singh, 47, was seen in a pool of blood near his Chatha Form residence late Monday, they said. A police party rushed to the scene on getting information about the incident and […]
Man dies as reversing fire tender hits him at Pahalgam
Srinagar: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district early Tuesday, official said. Though no casualties were reported in the blaze, an employee of another nearby hotel was killed when he was allegedly hit by a fire tender that was reversing after the firefighting operation. Officials said the […]
NC MP Chowdhary Ramzan expresses concerns over Indians stranded in Gulf
New Delhi: National Conference Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan MP on Tuesday raised concerns in Parliament over the safety of Indian nationals stranded in Gulf countries and urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure their security and relocation where necessary. Speaking in the House, Ramzan said several Indians, including businessmen, workers, pilgrims and students from […]
Water, the elixir of life
As the depleting glaciers and low downpour across Jammu and Kashmir is signalling alarms in the region, the need to conserve our water resources is becoming all the more important. The region which since centuries was known for its abundant water resources is as of now struggling hard to fulfil its needs for agriculture and […]
As Ramadan Departs: Have We Learned The Lesson?
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat As we slowly come to a close in this blessed month of Ramadan, many Muslims ask themselves this important question: What have we really gained from this blessed month? We fasted, we prayed, and we tried to make ourselves better Muslims for thirty days. We entered this month with mercy, with blessings, […]
Energy Crisis: Shared kitchens provide a solution
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The price of cooking gas cylinders periodically sparks intense political debate in the country. The opposition frames it as a growing economic burden on the common man, while the ruling party cites international markets and global conditions. This debate is a natural part of democracy, as inflation and the cost of living […]
Time for India to guide challenge-ridden world again: Lt Guv
Unveils bust of Maharaja Ranbir Singh at the Central Sanskrit University Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday emphasised the need to build a society that is technologically potent yet humanely sensitive, and said that time has come for India to reclaim its place in guiding a challenge-ridden world. He called upon the youth […]