Hizb militant arrested in Khrew: Police
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said to have arrested a active Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant in Khrew area of south Kashmir’s Awantipora. In a statement, police said that based on specific information, Awantipora Police, Army 50 RR and CRPF 185 Bn launched a joint cordon and search operation during morning hours in SharShali Khrew area of Police district […]
Covid-19: Govt authorizes DGP Prisons to extend parole of prisoners
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has authorized Director General of Police (Prisons) to extend special parole of the categories of convict prisoners for a further period of at least 90 days in view of the covid-19 situation. “In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (5) of section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, […]
Incessant Rains: Ramban admin sounds alert as Chenab swells
RAMBAN: In view of adverse weather forecast by the Meteorological Department and the increase in the water level in the Chenab River amid incessant rains, District Administration Ramban has sounded high alert and has taken every precautionary measure to meet any eventuality. Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mussarat Islam Wednesday visited the localities along the river Chenab […]
Two-Days workshop on ‘Packaging of Handicraft, Handloom products’ concludes
SRINAGAR: The two days workshop on ‘Packaging of Handicrafts and Handloom products’ organized by Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir in collaboration with Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) Mumbai concluded Wednesday in the Conference Hall of Kashmir Haat here. On the occasion, Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah, threw light on importance of […]
Three gamblers arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police have arrested three gamblers and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party from Police Station Kunzer during routine patrolling at village Lolpora apprehended three gamblers. They have been identified as Suhail Ahmad Rather son of Ab Khalid Rather resident of Waripora Bangil, Zahoor […]
JKSDM initiates Youth Aspiration Survey, Skill Gap Survey
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Skill Development Mission has initiated the process for much required “Youth Aspiration Survey” and “Skill Gap Survey” which will enable the Government and stakeholder departments and organizations to re-orient the skill initiatives as per youth aspirations and market requirements. In order to provide impetus to the efforts of the UT Government […]
J&K Bank-PNB MetLife summit meet to mark 20 years of partnership
Purpose of partnership is to secure financial stability of customers: JKB CMD
Srinagar:Marking two decades of mutually-valuable relationship, a meeting of 20thGoverning Council was held between Jammu and Kashmir Bank and PNB MetLife today here at Bank’s Corporate Headquarters. Chairman& MD R K Chhibber led the J&K Bank’s team flanked by President Narjay Gupta, Vice-President Sajad Hussain Malik and other officials, while as MD and CEO Ashish […]
Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kargil, no loss of human life reported: DC
Kargil: A cloudburst on Wednesday hit several areas of Kargil district, triggering flash floods, which resulted in damage to agricultural fields, besides inundating residential houses and a hydroelectric power project. Locals said that several residential houses, a power project and several roads were inundated while agriculture fields were also damaged after a cloudburst hit Sangra […]