Elderly lawyer shoots himself dead in Kishtwar
Jammu: An elderly lawyer allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed gun in Kishtwar district, police officials said on Tuesday. Ghulam Nabi Zargar shot himself at his residence in the Alyarabad locality of Kishtwar town around 11 pm on Monday, the officials said. According to preliminary investigation, the octogenarian was suffering from depression […]
Terrorists, security forces exchange fire in Poonch
Jammu: A brief exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in a village in Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. The gunfire rattled the Lasana village of Surankote Monday night when security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of terrorists, the officials said. “Contact was established with terrorists […]
Waqf Amendment Act: Govt singling out Muslims, says NC’s Tanvir Sadiq
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday said the ongoing reforms in Waqf properties are aimed at targeting Muslims and questioned why similar measures are not applied to other communities. Speaking to the media, Sadiq, said the reforms were part of a larger plan that began under the late Mufti […]
10 people injured as passenger vehicle overturns in Rajouri
Jammu: At least ten people were injured after a minibus they were travelling in met with an accident in Ghambir Mughlan area of Manjakote in Rajouri on Tuesday. Officials said that the driver of a minibus bearing registration number JK02Q2158 lost control due to which the vehicle turned turtle at Ghambir Mughlan area. Police along […]
Agriculture Deptt organises ‘Buyer-Seller meet’ at IIKSTC Dussu Pampore
MLA Pampore, Retd. Justice Hasnain Masoodi inaugurates event SRINAGAR: Agriculture Department Kashmir organised a mega Buyer-Seller meet at India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo Pampore. The program was inaugurated by member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Retd. Justice Hasnain Masoodi, who was also the chief guest at the event. Addressing the inaugural session, […]
UTRC convenes 2nd quarterly meeting to discuss cases of Under Trial Prisoners in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, convened its 2nd quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting on Tuesday at District Court, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar; Mir Imtiyaz-ul-Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar; Umer Shah, SP […]
Quality Seedlings distributed among beneficiaries at Shopian
SHOPIAN: In a proactive step towards boosting agricultural productivity and supporting the local farming community, the Department of Agriculture Shopian today distributed high-quality vegetable and fruit seedlings at Mini-Secretariat Shopian. The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts under various centrally sponsored schemes to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure timely availability of inputs to […]
Sakeena Itoo engages daily with scores of public delegations, individuals at Civil Secretariat
Initiative reflects Omar govt’s proactive administration, people-first policies JAMMU: In her continued efforts towards ensuring transparent governance and prompt grievance redressal of public centric issues, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, is engaging with scores of public delegations, individuals on daily basis at Civil Secretariat. The initiative has drawn […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews traffic regulations across J&K
Emphasises enhanced safety of college, school going students JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the existing traffic regulations for enhanced safety and security of school and college going students of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional […]
DISHA meeting: MP Mian Altaf reviews progress of developmental projects in Rajouri
RAJOURI: Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here at Dak Bungalow to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and development works in the district. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma briefed the MP about the status of the ongoing developmental initiatives across different sectors. The […]
