Three Kg poppy seized on JK highway
Banihal (Ramban): A driver of a gas tanker was arrested on Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Wednesday with three kilograms of poppy on him, officials here said. The seizure was made during a routine check on the highway at Shaan Palace in Ramban, where the tanker, which was on its way from Kashmir towards Jammu, was […]
Booster dose from different vaccine offers better protection: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said booster dose from a Covid-19 vaccine that is different from the one used for initial vaccination offers better protection. “Booster shots from a different vaccine are highly effective in preventing Covid-19 infection,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Quoting Cov-Boost study from UK, […]
Houseboats, hotel building damaged in separate fire incidents
Srinagar: Two houseboats and a building of a high-end hotel housing the staff quarters were damaged due to fire in separate incidents around the famous Dal Lake here on Wednesday, officials said. A houseboat in the lake caught fire, which spread to an adjacent houseboat, in the early hours, causing damage to both the floating […]
Two govt employees retired prematurely
Jammu: The Government on Wednesday ordered premature retirement of two officers, officials said Wednesday. The exercise was conducted as part of regular process under Article 226(2) of J&K CSRs and followed recommendations of a Review Committees constituted for the purpose. The officers who retired before their actual superannuation include Ashiq Hussain, thw then Deputy Registrar, […]
Samba bridge collapse: Injured labourer dies in hospital
Jammu: A labourer undergoing treatment for injuries sustained when an iron shuttering of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Samba district has died, officials said. Madan Lal of Chak Chandu in Suchetgarh was critically injured and was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital Jammu, they said. Lal was among 27 people injured in […]
Inclement weather: Police establishes helpline numbers for emergency
Srinagar: Police across Kashmir Zone established helpline numbers to facilitate the general public seeking help during any emergency arising due to inclement weather, rain or snowfall, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that on the directions of IGP Kashmir, helpline numbers have been established at district levels of Kashmir valley as well as in […]
Former MLC calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Former MLC, Zaffar Manhas Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and put forth the general issues of District Shopian, at Raj Bhavan here. Manhas apprised the Lt Governor of various public demands pertaining to augmentation of the road network, power and water supply in Kandi belt of Shopian, besides better facilities and staff […]
UMEED brings hope for women entrepreneurs
PULWAMA: Amid the rising demand of sustainable livelihood, a large number of Women in rural areas are taking the path of UMEED, to become successful entrepreneurs. In Pulwama district, UMEED has been a wheel of transformation for women to become progressive and self employed women entrepreneurs. The efforts of the district administration through UMEED has […]
Employees of ID condole demise of former employees
SRINAGAR: The employees of Information Department Kashmir Division have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Ali Mohammad Khan a retired officer of the department. They also condole demise of Gh Rasool Gilkar, a retired KAS officer who had served in the department as Dy. Director HQRs for three years. A condolence meeting […]
YSS Department start 15 days Skiing Training at Gulmarg
BARAMULLA: The annual training programme in Skiing organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K started at the picturesque Gulmarg here Tuesday. The first batch of 100 student skiers have started their training in the snow covered valley of Gulmarg under the supervision of Principal Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Alok Kumar […]