Frame clear-cut policy for return of Kashmiri Pandits: NC to admin

Srinagar: The National Conference said Jammu and Kashmir administration must frame a clear-cut policy and take concrete steps for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits who marked the 32nd anniversary of their exodus from the Valley on Wednesday. “It’s been over 3 decades since Kashmiri Pandits have been living in exile, away from their birthplaces […]

Four drug peddlers held in Reasi

Jammu: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested with 4.7 kg charas and four grams of heroin, worth over Rs 15.50 lakh in grey market, in Reasi district, police said on Wednesday. Amjad Khan and Mohammad Ashraf alias Shongu were arrested after 4.440 kg of charas and four grams of heroin were seized from their vehicle […]

Army rescues civilians stuck in avalanche in Kupwara

Srinagar: The Army on Tuesday rescued over a dozen civilians after their vehicle came under an avalanche triggered by recent snowfall in border district of Kupwara in north Kashmir, officials said. The vehicle got stuck on the Tangdhar- Chowkibal axis, following which the nearest Army unit was alerted and a rescue operation launched, they said. […]

Minor dies after getting trapped under snow

Srinagar: A 7-year-old boy died after getting trapped under snow in remote Marwah area in Kishtwar district, officials said Tuesday afternoon. The boy Mutarif Shabir son of Shabir Ahmad Lohar, a resident of Talwar village in Marwah, lost his life before he could be rescued, they said. A police official said that the incident occurred […]

Police issues public advisory for attending R-Day function

JAMMU: Senior Superintendent of Police, Security Jammu Tuesday issued a public advisory for attending the Republic Day Function. A public notice issued by the Security Department stated that a large number of people are expected to attend the Republic Day function on 26th January, 2022 and to facilitate their entry into the MA Stadium, Jammu […]

Covid-19 :Div Com reviews control, mitigation measures

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting to take review of the situation arising of 3rd wave of Covid-19 Pandemic in the division at Divisional Covid-19 Control Room Kashmir (DCCRK), here. The meeting was attended by Epidemiologist Kashmir Dr. Talat Jabeen, Public Health Specialist and other senior Officers of […]

COVID vaccination certificates: Health Department starts drive to identify cases of inaccuracies

JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Health Department has started a special drive to identify people who have received the COVID vaccination certificate despite being administered with only one dose. In each case, authorities are collecting inputs from such beneficiaries and ensuring actual administration of vaccines to each at the earliest. At the same time, the Department […]

Status of Jal Jeevan Mission reviewed for Anantnag district

ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla Tuesday reviewed the performance and functioning of Jal Shakti departments virtually, here. At the outset, the meeting reviewed the status of projects being executed and the expenditures made under various schemes and address any hindrances in implementation of the schemes. The DC outlined that supply of water […]

Registrar Cooperative Societies, J&K reviews functioning of the dept

Stresses on new registrations, judicious utilization of funds

SRINAGAR: The Registrar Cooperative Societies, J&K, Shafqat Iqbal Tuesday reviewed the functioning of the department to assess the progress achieved under the approved schemes, activities and works under Cooperative Societies, Capex Budget 2021-22. In the meeting, the Registrar emphasized on efficient utilization of funds of approved schemes/activities/works under Capex Budget 2021-22. He further reiterated on […]