NC calls for end to border skirmishes, seeks recompense to affected
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday called for an end to skirmishes on Line of Control (LOC) in Karnah, saying it is the people living along LOC that bear the brunt of escalating tensions in the border region. Expressing concern over the losses inquired by people in Karnah, MP Baramulla and North Zone President Muhammad […]
Army sets up ‘feedback and grievances’ helpline in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Army on Saturday set up a ‘feedback and grievances’ helpline in the Kashmir valley as part of its efforts to strengthen the bond with the people. The helpline has been set up under the aegis of Chinar Corps or 15 Corps responsible for guarding the Line of Control in the valley. “As part […]
J&K Bank rolls out two new Easy Banking Units in Kathua
Srinagar: As part of its outreach to extend banking facilities to the people living in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank today commissioned two new Easy Banking Units (EBUs) at Seri Muni and Parnala in Tehsil Billawar of District Kathua. The Bank’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R K Chhibber inaugurated the banking […]
Leopard spotted four days ago, captured alive in Bagh-e-Mehtab
Srinagar: A leopard was on Saturday afternoon captured alive by the Wildlife department in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A wildlife official said that the leopard was spotted before four days in the area, who quickly entered into the residential house. After hectic efforts, the leopard was captured alive by the Wildlife department […]
KU lecture: Top medico advises against lowering Covid-19 guard amid vaccine rollouts
Srinagar: A top Kashmir doctor on Saturday cautioned the public over any lowering of guard against the Coronavirus pandemic despite the rollout of vaccines. Addressing as lead speaker the inaugural session of a two-week refresher course, organised by the Kashmir University’s UGC-HRDC, Prof Parvaiz Koul, Head of the Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Department at Sher-e-Kashmir […]
High Density Plantation: J&K Government signs MoU with NAFED
NEW DELHI: In an important step towards the promotion of Horticulture produce of Jammu & Kashmir and to take it to the global market, the J&K Government Friday signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), apex organization of marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in […]
Pedestrian killed after two cab drivers overtake each other
Srinagar: A race between two cab drivers to overtake each other proved fatal for a pedestrian, who was crushed under the wheels in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Reports said that the pedestrian identified as Bashir Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Ahmad Lone of Khargam Kreeri was hit by one of […]
Militants lob grenade on security forces in Srinagar
Srinagar: Suspected militants attacked security forces with a grenade in Chanapora area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Friday evening. A senior police official said that militants hurled grenade on SSB in Chanapora. However, the grenade exploded few yards away and did not cause any injury to any personnel. Soon after the attack the whole […]
J&K Bank online Banking Associate test begins
Srinagar: The online test for the recruitment of Banking Associates in Jammu and Kashmir Bank began Friday at 30 centres established across UT of J&K. More than 1.40 lac aspirants have applied for the recruitment of 1500 Banking Associate posts advertised by the Bank. The test – for the recruitment of the clerical staff will […]
Fire damages district court complex in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah: A massive fire broke out in a court complex in Bhaderwah, Doda district, damaging the heritage court building and a shrine located in the premises, official said on Friday. No casualty has been reported in the blaze that broke out on Thursday evening. The fire caused damage to the heritage building made of cedar […]