One-day training programme for micro observers held at Kulgam
KULGAM: The District Election Office Kulgam Monday conducted a day-long training programme for micro observers at Conference Hall Mini-Secretariat, here. The training session was presided over by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri. The training was imparted by District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs), Showkat Ahmad Wani and Muzafar Hameed. The Dy-DEO, Bilal […]
Distt Admin Ramban organises mega SVEEP event at Sanasar
RAMBAN: A mega Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) event was today organised by District Administration Ramban at scenic Sanasar meadow, adjoining the blooming Tulip Garden with shining Lake in the background. A colourful and mesmerizing programme was orchestrated by District Election Officer, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary. ADDC, CEO PDA, ACD, ACP (District Nodal Officer SVEEP), […]
Distt SVEEP cell holds pledge-cum-awareness programme at GDC Rajouri
RAJOURI: District SVEEP cell Rajouri Monday organised a pledge-cum-awareness programme for eligible voters at Government Degree College (GDC) Rajouri under the theme ‘Chunav ka Parv, Desh ka Garv’. As many as 500 college students participated with great enthusiasm as they took the pledge to be a part of election process. Principal of the college, Prof. […]
Three days’ painting exhibition begins at Kala Kendra
JAMMU: A three days’ painting exhibition by Pallavi Sambhyal, organized by the Kala Kendra Society, at the G R Santosh Gallery, began here Monday with its formal inauguration by Principal Secretary, Culture and Tribal Affairs, Suresh Kumar Gupta. The inaugural event witnessed presence of a number of dignitaries including Secretary Jammu & Kashmir Academy of […]
Woman killed, 8 others injured in Awantipora road mishap
Srinagar: A woman was killed and eight others were injured after a speeding SUV hit them in Chersu area of Pulwama’s Awantipora on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place when the vehicle was on way from Jammu to Srinagar. He said that injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital […]
Factory damaged in overnight blaze at Sanat Nagar in Srinagar
Srinagar: An LED electric lamp manufacturing unit was damaged in an overnight blaze at Sanat Nagar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, officials said on Monday. An official said that a factory named ‘Rafiqee Sounds’, constructed on a plot area of approximately 4000 square feet, was damaged in the fire incident due to an electrical […]
Leopard in populated areas: Teams deployed at few schools in city outskirts as precautionary measure
Srinagar: Amidst reports about presence of leopard in Malabagh area of Srinagar, Wildlife department officials have deployed multiple teams at few schools as a precautionary measure, officials said. A senior Wildlife official said that they have deployed multiple teams at many schools including RP School and Green Valley School to keep a close vigil in […]
Police solves theft case within three hours in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam solved a theft case by arresting an accused person involved in the crime and recovered stolen property from his possession within three hours after the incident was reported, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that on Sunday police received a written complaint from Abdul Rashid Dhobi son of Ghulam Rasool […]
Body of Srinagar man missing since April 8 recovered from Jhelum river
Srinagar: The dead body of a man, who was missing since April 08, has been recovered from river Jhelum near Shalteng area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the body of Fayaz Ahmad Khan, son of Mohammad Shafi Khan of Khankah Mohalla was recovered from Jhelum near Mujgund […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Shopian
Srinagar: Police in Shopian arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Safanagri, intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 20.548 Kgs of charas concealed in […]