CUKTA elects Presidium, Executive Members
Srinagar: After the Central University of Kashmir Teachers Association (CUKTA) invited nominations for the Election of Presidium and Executive Council, Dr Ishrat Bashir, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central University of Kashmir, was elected as President of the association by acclamation on 20 April 2022, a statement issued by the organization said. The nominations were […]
Live mortar shell recovered in Poonch
Jammu: A live mortar shell was recovered by army in Mendhar area of Poonch district, officials said. They said that army’s 156 Territorial Army found the live mortar shell during patrolling at Gajnatop area of Mendhar. The shell was later destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Squad which was summoned to the area. A police officer […]
No fresh COVID-19 case reported in Ladakh
Leh: Ladakh’s coronavirus tally remained unchanged at 28,246 as no new infection was reported in the Union Territory in the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. With one more patient recovering from the infection during the same period, the number of active cases went down to three in Leh district, while Kargil district has […]
DC Srinagar releases Books of Punjabi Literature
SRINAGAR: With the vision to promote Punjabi literature among the youth and creating a platform where ideas can be exchanged for enriching the Punjabi literature, an impressive book release function was held at Khalsa School here. The function was organised by Punjabi Sahitya Sabha and was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad […]
Teachers Forum Bla’ extends eid greeting to people
Baramulla: Teachers Forum Baramulla on Sunday extended Eid greetings to people. In a statement issued here Ishfaq Ahmad Shah, District President Jammu Kashmir Teachers Forum Baramulla extended greetings to people in general and in particular to teaching fraternity. Shah said Eid Ul Fitr is a unique gift from Almighty Allah to Muslim Ummah especially for […]
AAP, NPP protest against power crisis in Jammu
Jammu: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday staged a protest here to demand adequate supply of power and drinking water in Jammu, while the National Panthers Party (NPP) alleged no concrete measures were being taken to address the “chaotic situation”. A group of AAP workers led by Sandeep Singh Chib held a protest outside […]
Man jumps to death from Tawi bridge in Jammu
Jammu: A 43-year-old man committed suicide on Sunday by jumping from Tawi bridge near Vikram Chowk here, officials said. Satish Kumar, an auto-driver by profession, walked in the middle of the bridge and jumped into the Tawi river, the officials said. They said Kumar hit the hard surface and suffered critical injuries. He was rushed […]
Two hybrid terrorists arrested in JK
Srinagar: Security forces on Sunday arrested two ‘hybrid’ terrorists in Kulgam and Srinagar districts, police said. “#KulgamPolice & Army ( 34 RR) arrested one #hybrid #terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT namely Yamin Yousaf Bhat of Gadihama Kulgam,” the Kashmir Zone Police said on its Twitter handle. The police said incriminating material, arms and ammunition, […]
Div Com, DHSK hold virtual meeting regarding Mega Health Camp
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole and Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather Sunday held a virtual meeting with CMOs, Medical Superintendents regarding the upcoming Mega Health Camp during which 3,000 surgeries would be held. During the Mega Health Camp which would spread across three districts and would record more […]
Cop dies of bullet injury in Jammu
Jammu: A 33-year-old policeman died of bullet injury in Jammu district late last night, officials said on Sunday. Reports said that Constable Pankaj Bahaal of Pascal village in Bishnah Arnia died of bullet injury. When contacted SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli said that constable died of bullet injury and “the circumstances are being investigated.” “Investigation is […]
