TRI invites nominations for first edition of Tribal Awards

JAMMU: Recognizing the contributions made by the individuals, NGOs and institutions in the research and development of Tribals of J&K, Tribal Research Institute, J&K has invited nominations for the first edition of Tribal Awards instituted by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. Secretary Tribal Affairs Department, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also holding the […]
DGP chairs meet to analyze police performance
Sets target for immediate disposal of pending UAPA, NDPS cases
Jammu: To analyze the performance of 2021 and prepare the plans and strategies for 2022 for Jammu Zone, a daylong high level meeting chaired by Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh was held at ZPHQ, Jammu, a police spokesman said. He said that the second session was chaired by ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh. The DGP […]
Police recovers abducted girl within hours, accused held
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday recovered an abducted girl and arrested the accused person involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said. He said that police in Awantipora received a written complaint wherein the complainant stated that his daughter has been kidnapped by one person identified as Sanju Singh son of Rai Singh resident […]
Cultural Unit Srinagar organizes programme at Kupwara
KUPWARA: In connection with celebrations of AZADI KA AMRUT MAHOTSAV, the cultural Unit, Srinagar Tuesday organized a cultural programme at Kupwara in collaboration with DIC Kupwara On this occasion the Culture Officer, Srinagar, District Information Officer, Kupwara and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
JDI-Kashmir reviews Republic-Day arrangements
SRINAGAR: The Joint Director Information, Kashmir, Inam-Ul-Haq Siddiqui, Tuesday, presided over an officers meeting here, to review the arrangements being put in place by the Information Department on the occasion of celebration of Republic Day-2022. The Joint Director said that the Department has an important role in this national event and directed the officers to […]
Two J&K Bank branches closed after staffers test covid positive
Bandipora: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday announced closure of two Jammu and Kashmir Bank branches for public dealing after 15 employees of these branches tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. Officials said that two J&K Bank branches including TP and Main branch in main market of the district were closed for public […]
33-year-old inmate dies in Kupwara jail
Kupwara: A 33-year-old accused from Seadpora area of Sopore, who was lodged along with his brother, at district jail Kupwara died around midnight, officials said Tuesday. They said the accused Khurshid Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani of Seadpora Sopore, who was lodged in the jail since 5-October-2021 in a case (FIR no 52/2021 […]
DG Horticulture reviews functioning of department

SRINAGAR: Director General (DG) Horticulture, Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Tuesday took stock of the functioning of the Department and reviewed the progress of departmental schemes, here. The DG took review of all the Departmental schemes like CAPEX, MIDH, PMDP and other centrally and UT sponsored schemes. During the course of the meeting, DG emphasized upon […]
HDFC Bank adjudged ‘Best Private Bank in India’
Mumbai: HDFC Bank has been adjudged Best Private Bank in India at the Global Private Banking Awards 2021, organised by Professional Wealth Management (PWM). In its editorial, PWM says: “With clients demanding expertise in areas such as ESG, alternatives and technology, PWM’s awards celebrate success for those banks which stay one step ahead.” HDFC Bank […]
Covid preparedness : Advisor Farooq Khan visits Govt hospitals

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday visited various government hospitals in the Srinagar city to take stock of the Covid preparedness. The hospitals he visited include Chest Disease Hospital Dalgate, SMHS hospital and SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina. During his visit to the hospitals, he reviewed the bed capacity and other facilities available […]