United Kashmiri Sikhs Progressive Forum Delegation calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of United Kashmiri Sikhs Progressive Forum (UKSPF) called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here Tuesday. The delegation led by its Chairman S. Baldev Singh Raina submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor apprising him regarding the demands and issues pertaining to Sikh community. The Lt Governor while noting […]
Advisor Farooq Khan inaugurates sports event for Specially Abled
BARAMULLA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Tuesday visited Baramulla district and inaugurated “Inclusive Sports Event” organised for specially abled persons at Showkat Ali Stadium. The event was organised by Hope Disability Centre in collaboration with Youth Services and Sports Baramulla wherein an array of sports activities were conducted. The theme of the event […]
Five drug peddlers held in Pulwama, Bandipora
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday arrested five drug peddlers in Pulwama and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said here. He said that police also destroyed wild bung spread on vast area in Shopian. The spokesman said that a police party during checking at a traffic checking point near Khamray Crossing […]
EMRC remembers Akhter Rasool, holds condolence meet
Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC) on Tuesday organised a condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of noted graphic designer Akhter Rasool. Director EMRC and Media Advisor KU Dr Salima Jan chaired the condolence meeting, where rich tributes were paid to the departed soul. Speaking on the occasion, Ajaz-ul-Haque, Producer EMRC recalled […]
Rusty shell found, defused in Budgam
Budgam: Security forces on Tuesday found and defused an old shell at Ichama area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Sources said that security forces received an information that an old rusty shell is lying in an field of Ichama village. He said that teams of police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot and […]
Drone dropping case: OGW from Anantnag held in Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) in Jammu district. Police officials said that an OGW from Anantnag, who was reportedly in touch with handlers from across border was held, saying that he was tasked to collect the drone dropped consignment of arms and ammunition that […]
Advisor Farooq Khan visits Baba Reshi (RA) Shrine
Prays for peace and prosperity in JK, reviews facilities provided to devotees
TANGAMARG: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Tuesday paid obeisance at Hazrat Baba Payaam Din Reshi (RA) Ziyarat at Tangmarg (Baba Reshi) where he prayed for long-lasting peace and prosperity of J&K. During his visit, Advisor Khan met the management of the Shrine and enquired about the facilities being provided at there, besides other utilities. […]
Artisan’s registration camp held at Arampora, Nawakadal
SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts Service Centre, Srinagar, on the directions of office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India Tuesday organised an Artisan camp for registration of Handicraft Artisans under Handicrafts comprehensive Welfare Scheme (PEHCHAN CARD) at Arampora, Nawakadal (old city), here. More than 300 Artisans application forms were received during the […]