Chinaar Open Winter Games 2025: Kashmir Youth shine through winter sports
Gulmarg: The Chinar Open Winter Games 2025, a flagship initiative by the Indian Army, successfully concluded amidst the breathtaking snow-clad landscapes of Gulmarg on 15 March 2025. Organized by the Pir Panjal Brigade of the Dagger Division, the event was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit, and youth empowerment. Held amidst the picturesque Pir […]
NEP-2020 implemented in all colleges of J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Says job oriented, skill based courses being offered in colleges JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday that the Higher Education department has successfully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in all Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was replying […]
Five people injured in road mishap at Poonch
JAMMU: At least five persons including four women were injured in a road accident in Poonch area of Jammu division on Saturday. An official said that five people including four women were injured after a vehicle met with an accident at Sangala Chowk in Mendhar. He identified them as Shugufta Parveen, Safeera Begum, Jamshed Begum, […]
Govt says no proposal to establish dedicated TDA for Keran
‘Rs 93.91 lakh sanctioned to fill infra gaps’ Srinagar: Even as the picturesque Keran area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara witnessed a significant surge in tourist footfall over the past few years, Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that there was no proposal to establish dedicated Tourism Development Authority for the destination. While replying to […]
Medicos managing transfers on excuses like security concerns: MLA Kupwara
Seeks blanket ban on private practice of medicos Jammu: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, on Saturday claimed that doctors in his native district are managing transfers by citing excuses like security concerns. During the Question Hour, Mir pointed out that medicos posted in Kupwara district are using security concerns as a […]
Inclement weather: Schools closed in several areas of north Kashmir’s Kupwara till Monday
Srinagar: In view of incessant rains and snowfall, the District Administration Kupwara has ordered the closure of all schools in several area of District Kupwara. District admin has ordered that all schools in Machil, Keran, Budnambal, Kumkadi, Jumagund, and upper areas of Karnah will remain closed till March 17, 2025, a circular issued by the […]
Under NHM, Govt ensuring free generic medicines, diagnostic tests to disadvantaged groups: H&ME Minister
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that under the National Health Mission it is ensuring free generic medicines and diagnostic tests to economically disadvantaged groups. Replying to a question of MLA Kuldeep Raj Dubey, Health and Medical Education Department Minister said that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has implemented initiatives to provide […]
Persistent traffic jams in Pulwama town cause widespread disruptions
Pulwama: The frequent traffic congestion in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town continues to trouble commuters, especially during the evening hours, as the town remains plagued by long and frustrating gridlocks, locals alleged Friday. Residents attribute the issue to a combination of factors, including the lack of designated parking spaces, poor traffic management, encroachments and widespread disregard […]
Mirwaiz placed under house arrest, barred from congregational Friday prayers
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday placed under house arrest and not allowed to offer the congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid here, officials said. Mirwaiz, who is Kashmir’s chief cleric, was kept in detention at his residence in Nigeen area of Srinagar, they said. He was scheduled to visit Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta locality […]
Police solves theft case in Ganderbal, stolen property recovered
Srinagar: In a significant breakthrough, police in Ganderbal successfully solved a theft case, apprehending five individuals and recovering stolen gold valued at lakhs of rupees, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that on Aug 12, 2024 police received a written complaint from Abdul Rehman Shah resident of Check Yangoora stating there in that during […]
