J&K enter maiden Ranji Trophy semifinals after Auqib Nabi’s 12-wicket haul
Indore: Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi’s heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday. The 29-year-old pacer stole the show with a career-best 12-wicket haul, making a strong case for […]
Two, including juvenile arrested for stealing electronic gadgets
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested two persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing electronic gadgets and mobile phones in Shopian district, officials said here. In his complaint to the Shopian police station, Mohammad Altaf Wani alleged that last Saturday night, unknown persons had broken into his electronics shop and stolen […]
Kashmir fruit growers welcome crop insurance scheme
Urge government to ensure ground-level implementation Pulwama: Fruit growers across Kashmir Valley have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce and strengthen the Crop Insurance Scheme for horticulture, calling it a long-pending relief for a sector that forms the backbone of the region’s rural economy. However, orchardists have strongly cautioned the administration against limiting the scheme […]
Police solves theft case in Pulwama, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama achieved a significant breakthrough in FIR No. 18/26 registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by recovering stolen property and arresting the accused involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that during the course of investigation, the stolen property (cable), which had […]
Police seizes three mechanized motor boats for illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora seized three mechanized motor boats involved in unlawful mineral-related activities, besides 02 illegal Sand Dumping sites also seized in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party seized the said mechanized motor boats which were being used for illegal extraction of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR […]
Upgradation of existing healthcare infrastructure Govt’s priority: Health Minister
Says Rs. 23.75 cr 50-bedded CCB under construction at SDH Kupwara JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that upgradation of the existing healthcare infrastructure is top priority of the government, with special focus on rural and peripheral areas. The Minister stated this while replying to a question […]
Govt considering de-freezing of teacher posts: Education Minister
Jammu: Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the de-freezing of Teacher posts is under active consideration of the government to overcome shortage of teachers in schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, regarding shortage of teaching staff, in […]
Govt adopts two pronged strategy to enhance flood resilience in Anantnag: Javed Rana
Jammu: The government has adopted a two-pronged strategy, involving short-term and long-term measures, to mitigate the flood risks in Anantnag district and enhance overall flood resilience, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana said Monday. This was informed by Minister in response to a question raised by Legislator Nizam-ud-din Bhat on behalf of Legislator Peerzada […]
Cluster Universities of Jmu, Sgr allotted land to develop establishments in J&K : Education Minister
Jammu: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo apprised the House on Monday that both the Cluster Universities of Srinagar and Jammu have been allotted land for construction of their establishments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Tanvir Sadiq in the Legislative Assembly. The Minister said that […]
Speaker orders investigation into microphone controversy
Srinagar: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate allegations made by National Conference MLAs that PDP legislator Waheed‑ur‑Rehman Para was using a microphone in the House. Speaking in the Assembly, Rather said the Assembly Secretariat should examine the matter and that appropriate action would be taken under the […]