In a first, road connecting Pulwama village gets macadamised

Pulwama: In a first of its kind, a road connecting Kawani village in Litter Tehsil of Pulwama district was macadamised by the Public Works Department (PWD), putting an end to the decades-long miseries and sufferings of the people. Following the macadamisation of the road, the residents of Kawini village were excited after seeing the vital […]

BVIEER, SCERT Hold Geospatial workshop to promote sustainability in schools

SRINAGAR: A three-day workshop on “Sustainability in Schools—A geospatial Approach” organized jointly by the Pune-based Bharati Vidyapeeth deemed University, Institute of Environment Education and Research (BVIEER) and the State Leadership Academy (SLA) of J&K State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) concluded at the auditorium of the S.P Higher Secondary School Srinagar on Saturday. […]

Police arrests four drug peddlers

Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Handwara in north Kashmir and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police at a checkpoint established at Shartgund Bala intercepted two persons roaming in suspicious conditions. On their personnel search, 110grams of Charas like substance was recovered from their possession. […]

DIPR accords farewell to retiring employee

JAMMU: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Saturday accorded warm farewell to retiring official of the Department. In a function organised at Joint Director Office Jammu, a warm farewell was given to Uday Shanker, Field Publicity Assistant, who served the department for 37 years. Joint Director Information Jammu Sapna Kotwal in her address wished […]

Single Use Plastic Ban: J&K Pollution Control Committee Jammu intensifies enforcement

JAMMU: In compliance with the decision taken by the Government of India to enforce complete ban on Single Use Plastics from July1, 2022, Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee has intensified its campaign against the banned material from World Earth Day in a mission mode. The Committee has been holding mass awareness campaigns, cleanliness drives […]

Woman among three thieves arrested: Police

Says stolen Gold and cash recovered

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that they have arrested three thieves including a woman with recovery of stolen Gold and cash in Srinagar. A police spokesman said that they received a complaint from Kartik Sardar son of Sitaram Sardar resident of Hogli Kolkata West Bengal, working as a goldsmith at Sarai Payeen Srinagar stating that […]

Mission Youth launches initiatives in Education, Sports, Entrepreneurship

‘MoUs to be signed with KU, BGSBU for Coaching Centres for competitive examinations’

SRINAGAR: The J&K Mission Youth on Saturday finalised arrangements for various youth engagement initiatives in different sectors including education, entrepreneurship and sports in coordination with concerned departments. The initiatives have been launched for a meaningful, outcome-based and constructive engagement of youth. Chief Executive Officer Mission Youth, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary conducted a detailed review of […]

JKJA holds day long workshop for Civil Judges

Conducts oath ceremony for advocates

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy (JKJA) on Saturday organized a One Day Workshop on ‘Stress and Behavioural Management-Personal Care and Developing Self-Help Techniques’ for Civil Judges (Jr. & Sr. Division) of UTs of J&K and Ladakh through physical as well as virtual mode. Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh […]

DDC Chairperson, DC Gbl inspect Muharram arrangements

GANDERBAL: The District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Nuzhat Ishfaq and Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shyambir on Saturday visited Dab to review the Muharram arrangements. On the occasion, the duo visited Imambara Dub and took detailed assessment of the arrangements being put in place for the hassle-free conduct of majlis’ and processions there. The DC enquired about […]