Mela Kheer Bhawania: Security arrangements put in place, says IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, May 31: Inspector General of Police, Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Saturday said that preparations have been made for the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela with the main function scheduled for June 3. Speaking to reporters the IGP said that devotees from various districts of the Puri Valley are expected to attend the event, and the […]
Mughal Road Closed for traffic after fresh snowfall at Peer Ki Gali
Jammu, May 31: Following fresh snowfall on Saturday, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures. SO Traffic Mughal Road Mahroof Ahmad said that Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Rajouri-Poonch districts was closed following the snowfall for precautionary measures. He said that Traffic movement has been stopped on Mughal Road due to fresh snowfall. […]
UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with funding shortfall
United Nations, May 31 (AP) More than 60 United Nations offices, agencies and operations have been ordered to submit proposals by mid-June to cut 20% of their staff, as part of a major reform effort to consolidate operations in the face of a critical funding crunch. The cuts affect about 14,000 posts covered by the […]
Secretary School Education, visits Srinagar Schools, emphasises student-centric reforms
SRINAGAR, MAY 30: Secretary School Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, today conducted extensive visit to various educational institutions functioning in Srinagar, holding exclusive interaction with the students and the teachers. Accompanied by Director School Education Kashmir Dr. G.N. Itoo, the Secretary visited S.P. Higher Secondary School Srinagar, Girls Higher Secondary School Kothibagh and Middle School Kothibagh. […]
Development in JK won’t stop; those who harm us will face befitting reply: Amit Shah
Poonch/Jammu, May 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the development of Jammu and Kashmir, which he said began in 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will not stop or slow down despite recent provocations, and warned that those attempting to harm India will face a “strong and decisive” response. Delivering […]
SC directs NEET-PG 2025 exam be conducted in one shift
New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Post Graduate (NEET-PG) 2025 examination, which is scheduled on June 15, be conducted in a single shift instead of two shifts. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath directed the authorities concerned to make arrangements for holding the exam in […]
India will use every method to deal with Pakistan-backed terrorism: Rajnath
NEW DELHI, May 30 (PTI): Pakistan needs to understand clearly that the “dangerous game” of terrorism that it has been playing since Independence against India is over, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an interaction with naval warriors on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, Singh sent a stern warning to Islamabad […]
Admin issues advisory on artificial fruit ripening, warns against use of banned calcium carbide
JAMMU, May 30 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued an advisory on the artificial ripening of fruits, warning food business operators against using banned calcium carbide for this process in the Union Territory. Consumers are also advised to remain vigilant in the market and purchase fruits only from known vendors who declare that […]
AAP chief in JK booked over criminal intimidation of woman doctor
JAMMU, May 30 (PTI): Police has registered an FIR against the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of AAP and MLA Mehraj Malik for alleged defamation, criminal intimidation, and insulting the modesty of a woman doctor in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. The FIR has been lodged on the complaint of an associate professor […]
Eight police personnel injured in Uri road mishap
SRINAGAR, May 30 (PTI): At least eight police personnel were injured on Friday as their vehicle skidded off the road in Uri area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. The injured police personnel were rushed to sub district hospital Uri, they said, adding their condition was stated to be stable.