Wrestling sport at the verge of extinction as Govt looks the other way
The wrestling sport in Pulwama district is fading away very quickly as government and administration are doing nothing to bring back the sheen and glory it enjoyed years back. Many villages in the district have produced many sports men who are known for their wrestling skills. The villages including Rahmo, Wanpora, Parigam, and Newa have […]
Chief Secretary reviews Aadhaar Enrolment
To give impetus to Aadhaar enrolment in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday chaired a review meeting here. Deputy Director General, Regional Office, UIDAI; Chandigarh Shri Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Information Technology, Secretary, Social Welfare, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu (through Video Conference), Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Project Director, SSA, Joint Director, Census Operations, J&K, […]
Playground damaged during 2014 flood, craves official attention
The people of Managam Village of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district have demanded immediate repairs to the local playground which was damaged during 2014 floods. A group of people said that the playground was the only of its kind in their area, but 2014 floods badly damaged it and is currently in shambles. “Our playground was […]
Muslims perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit womanÂ
In yet another incident depicting communal harmony, around 2,000 people mostly Muslims, gathered in Kulgam Manzgam Village to attend the funeral and perform the last rites of a local Kashmiri Pandit woman. Witnesses said that fifty-year-old Aarti Devi, died after she was taken ill some two years back. Aarti remaining paralysed for almost one-and-a-half years […]
Dilapidated condition of Bakshi Stadium
Coordinator CM’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti has called for upgradation of facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar for promotion of sports activities. Taking cognizance of recurrent complaints from the sportspersons regarding poor facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Tassaduq Mufti has asked the Sports Department to refurbish the stadium by constructing change rooms and modern […]
JKHA protests governments’ apathy
Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association Tuesday staged a protest against the non-implementation of persons with Disability Act, 2016 recently passed by the Government of India. The members of the association who were protesting here in Press Colony in Lal chowk were arrested ahead of their supposed protest march to Raj Bhawan. Ahead of the arrest […]
Cloudburst leaves dozens of Sheep dead in Tral
In a shocking incident, a severe cloudburst has left fifty one sheep dead in Nagabaren area of Tral in South Kashmir. The incident took place on Sunday, witnesses said. According to the eyewitnesses, fifty one sheep died when a cloudburst hit a big pasture in Nagabaren area, 30 Kilometres from Tral sub division on 23rd […]
Marathon held at Uri
In its first, Marathon was held on Tuesday at Uri town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The Marathon was organised by Civil Administration Uri, in which locals, businessmen, government employees, NHPC workers, Personnel of J&K Police, CISF, Armed forces and civil defence volunteers participated. At 7:00 am, the Marathon was flagged off from Bandi View […]
DAK hopes KEG will promote ethical standards of Journalism
Congratulating Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo Editor-in-Chief of Greater Kashmir for being re-elected as President of Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG), Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today hoped that he will promote highest ethical standards in journalism. President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement said we are hopeful that he along with his team will uphold […]
J K State Football Academy to play against Bangalore Football Academy
In a first of its kind sports event, Bangalore Football Academy has invited Jammu and Kashmir State Football Academy U-18, for friendly matches at Bangalore. “Our desire is to play tough teams and we have heard a lot about State Football Academy of Jammu and Kashmir and would love to play a friendly match against […]