IIM Jammu to host 6-day international painters’ symposium
Jammu: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu will organise a six-day international painters’ symposium from January 12, aimed at promoting artistic exchange and intercultural dialogue, an official said on Saturday. The symposium will bring together 21 eminent painters from India and abroad, along with 25 emerging artists and 90 art student, he said. Ladakh […]
Three drug peddler arrested in Udhampur, Jammu
Jammu: Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin in Udhampur and Jammu districts on Saturday, police said. Manik Oberoi and Sachin Kumar were arrested after 4.23 grams of heroin were recovered from their car during checking at Udhampur’s Rehambal, a police spokesperson said. He said Oberoi was driving the car when police stopped […]
Police solves bakery shop theft case in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore arrested an accused involved in a bakery shop theft case and recovered stolen cash from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police received a written complaint from the owner of a bakery shop regarding the theft of cash along with bakery items from his shop, “Cake Villa,” […]
ATM Fraud Case: Police arrests accused in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested an accused involved in an ATM fraud case in the Magam area, demonstrating their commitment to prompt investigation and effective action against crime, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police received a written complaint from Ghulam Ahmad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Parraypora, Magam, alleging […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers, recovers contraband substances
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Awantipora and Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party in Awantipora arrested two drug peddlers during naka checking at Padgampora near the CRPF Camp. The accused have been identified as Mahasif Wani son of Masrat Wani […]
Police seizes machines used in illegal mining trade
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora during routine patrolling seized four (04) L&T machines from Ladhoo, Khrew. The machines were found to be involved in illegal mining activities, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that accordingly, a case has been registered under relevant sections of law, and investigation has been taken up to identify all persons […]
Streamline procedures, remove bottlenecks delaying appointments of specialist doctors: Sakeena Itoo
Stresses on timely referral of vacant posts to address shortage of doctors, paramedics JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Friday emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of doctors, paramedics and other support staff in healthcare institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The […]
Chief Secy reviews progress of major health infrastructure projects
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing and proposed health infrastructure projects across the UT, reiterating that strengthening healthcare facilities remains a top public service priority of the government. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary, Health & Medical […]
Cancellation of permission to medical college against Jammu region’s interests: Congress Leader
Jammu: Congress general secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Sayeed Naseer Hussain, on Friday said the cancellation of permission to run an MBBS course at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was against the overall interests of the youth of the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) late on Tuesday […]
BJP reviews functioning of Morchas and party Cells in Srinagar
Reaffirms commitment to people-centric politics Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a series of review meetings of the Mahila Morcha, Kisan Morcha, and party’s All Cells at the Party office, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, a party spokesman said Friday. J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, accompanied by General Secretary Anwar Khan addressed the […]