Woman sets herself ablaze in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, hospitalised
Srinagar: A woman allegedly set herself abalze at Partap Park in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, the woman was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. The motive behind the incident was not immediately known. Police have taken cognisance of the […]
Handicraft industry must introspect on its inaction: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar: Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday asked the handicraft industry to introspect on its own inaction, saying he had previously urged it to take necessary steps. “Times have changed. The system of marketing has changed. Today, a lot of people want the convenience of shopping,” Wani said at an event […]
5 more held for vandalism during protests against harassment of girl student
Srinagar: Police have arrested five more people allegedly involved in vandalism during protests against sexual harassment of a girl student by a lecturer in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The total number of arrested has now risen to 13. A senior lecturer at a government higher secondary school in Sopore was […]
Run for Health, Walk for Change: Srinagar’s Youth Unites for Nasha Mukt J&K
SRINAGAR: It wasn’t just about running or walking. It was about reclaiming lives.A powerful wave of unity and determination swept through the heart of Srinagar as the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K, under the direct and compassionate supervision of the department’s Director General Anuradha Gupta, organized a heartfelt Mega Unity March and a […]
Nasha Mukt J&K: DC Srinagar, SSP launch 100 day intensive ‘Nasha Mukt Srinagar’ program
Flag off anti-Drug Rally from Amar Singh College, administer pledge to participants SRINAGAR: As part of the ongoing 100-Day ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir’ campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor J&K with an aim to eliminate the menace of drug abuse from society, the District Administration Srinagar on Monday organized a mega District-level inaugural event at […]
Dy CM extends Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti greetings
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasions of Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti. The Deputy Chief Minister said that both the occasions hold immense significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who celebrate these festivals with great fervour and enthusiasm. He highlighted that Baisakhi marks […]
MLA dedicates four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam
Srinagar: National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo on Monday dedicated four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam constituency, a week ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack there that killed 26 people. Kaloo said he sanctioned Rs 1 crore to procure ambulances as the famous tourist spot did not have enough […]
Rusted mortar shell found in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: An old rusted mortar shell was found in a forward village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Monday, officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by villagers in an open field near Sandote in Balakote area of Mendhar, they said. The officials said the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad was summoned and later the […]
Lt Guv offers greetings on the eve of Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, I extend my greetings and best wishes to […]
J&K admin promotes 24 police inspectors to DSP rank
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday approved the promotion of 24 police inspectors to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the general cadre of the Union Territory. An order issued by the Home Department, under Government Order No. 222-Home stated the elevation of the officers with immediate effect. They will […]