Guv inaugurates National Conference on “Emerging perspectives In Nursing Care”
Governor N.N. Vohra Monday inaugurated the two-day National Conference on “Emerging Perspectives in Nursing Care” which has been organized by the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at the Sher-i- Kashmir International Conference Centre. Welcoming the participants in the Conference who have come from medical care institutions from all over India, Governor observed that this […]
Lack of bridges in Dooru villages leaves locals worried
Despite elapse of more than two years the administration in South Kashmir’s Verinag are has failed to repair or reconstruct the bridges that were damaged during the September 2014 deluge. The bridges connecting villages in Sandran, Dooru, Verinag and Kapran areas of Anantnag suffered extensive damages during the floods but to the surprise of teh […]
Killing of two Hizb militants sparks shutdown
The killing of two militants in a gunfight sparked spontaneous shutdown in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. Reports said that all shops and other commercial establishments remained closed in the town and peripheries. Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant outfit were killed in a gunfight with forces in Khudwani area of the district early on […]
Students stage protest against Rohingya killings
Students of Degree college Sopore and Law College on Monday protested against the ‘persecution’ and killing of Rohingya Muslims by fanatic Buddhists in Burma. According to the reports, a large number of students from Government Degree College Sopore protested inside college campus and condemned the killings and persecution of Rohingya Muslims. Reports said that the […]
Hurriyat (M) pays tribute to slain Kulgam militants
Hurriyat Conference (M) Monday paid tributes to two slain armed youth including Sayir Ahmed Wani and Dawood Ilahi who were killed in an encounter with forces at Khudwani, Kulgam. Spokesman in a statement issued here said that “the oppression and occupation is pushing the youth to wall leaving them with no option other than to […]
Div Com reviews rehab plan for affected Batamaloo Bus Stand traders
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to review the rehabilitation plan for shopkeepers and other traders affected by shifting of General Bus Stand Batamaloo to Parimpora. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, VC SDA, MD SRTC, SMC Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning, Representatives of All Traders Joint Coordination Committee Batamaloo and other concerned officials were […]
Arrival of Hajjis: Admin appeals for adhering to traffic rules on IG Road
In order to regulate the smooth flow of traffic and avoid traffic snarls on Airport road, the Divisional administration Monday appealed relatives of Hajjis to adhere to traffic rules while picking up pilgrims from the Srinagar airport. The administration advised relatives of pilgrims to take only one vehicle for receiving Hajj pilgrims. They were asked […]
Over 100 undertake trekking to Tulain, Sourse lakes
The Department of Tourism and Jammu & Kashmir Mountaineering and Hiking Club (JKMHC) Sunday organized a trek to Sourse Lake at Pahalgam. Some 40 JKMHC members trekked to the Lake lying at an altitude 3750 meters above the sea level. The trek to Sourse Lake follows a trek to Tulain Lake, lying at an altitude […]
Under CSR programme, JK Bank donates electric cars for specially-abled to KU
As a significant measure under its CSR Programme, J&K Bank presented two eleven-seater electric cars to Kashmir University for use of differently-abled students. Chairman and CEO of J&K Bank, Parvez Ahmad handed over the keys of specially designed eco-friendly cars to Vice Chancellor Kashmir University, Khursheed Andrabi today amid a huge round of applause and […]
Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meet
A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here on Monday under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami to discuss the environmental issues. The meeting was attended by the concerned officers from departments of Pollution Control Board, Transport, Traffic, and FCS&CA. The Committee discussed the present […]