One dead, six injured in road accident in Samba
Jammu: One person was killed and six others were seriously injured when a car collided with a road divider in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. The car, driven by Bishambar Dass, was on its way to Kathua from Jammu and the accident occurred near Dayani Chowk, the officials said. They said Dass died on […]
Seven booked for drug consumption in Anantnag
Srinagar: Seven people have been booked in Anantnag district for the consumption of banned drugs, police said on Tuesday. In Bijbehara, police, in coordination with a medical team, conducted tests using a rapid drug detection kit, a police spokesperson said. During the exercise, five people tested positive for drug consumption and separate cases were registered […]
Two medical store licences suspended over violations in Rajouri
Jammu: Authorities in Rajouri district have suspended the licences of two medical stores for alleged violations of drug regulations, officials said on Tuesday. The action followed inspections conducted by Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma to check the sale and distribution of habit-forming and other regulated medicines. During the inspections, officials found serious discrepancies at Hopewell […]
CS administers Oath of Office to Chairperson JKWRRA
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday administered the Oath of Office to Suresh Kumar Gupta, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA). The oath ceremony was held at the Civil Secretariat and was attended by senior officers of the Government and officials associated with the […]
CM hands over appointment letters to 132 junior engineers at SKICC
Calls upon new recruits to uphold integrity, ensure quality infrastructure and serve people with dedication SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday handed over appointment letters to 132 newly recruited Junior Engineers (Civil) of the Public Works (Roads & Buildings) Department at a function held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Addressing the appointees […]
Minister Sakeena Itoo witnesses Cricket Tournament final
Reiterates government’s commitment towards promotion of sports, youth engagement KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday witnessed the final match of the prestigious Shaheed Wali Mohammad Itoo Cricket Tournament held at DH Pora in Kulgam district amid enthusiastic participation of local youth and sports lovers. The tournament, organized […]
CM inaugurates Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday inaugurated the Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva programme here at Civil Secretariat, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting early detection and awareness of breast cancer among women. The initiative, launched by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in collaboration with India Turns Pink (ITP), seeks to […]
KP conclave adopts ‘Praagaash Resolution’, seeks dignified return to Kashmir
Srinagar: Seven leading Kashmiri Pandit organisations from India and abroad have adopted the “Praagaash Resolution”, outlining a roadmap for justice, rehabilitation, cultural preservation and the dignified return of the community to Kashmir. The resolution was adopted at the conclusion of the first community-led Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conclave, titled Praagaash – The First […]
Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: With the annual 57-day Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, several sadhus and spiritual seekers have begun arriving and staying at the Ram Mandir in the old city, a major transit centre before they embark on the pilgrimage. Weeks before the official start of the yatra, the temple has been witnessing a […]
Legislator, deputations call on Forest Minister; Project developmental issues
SRINAGAR: Legislator Qaiser Jamsheed Lone besides several public deputations and individuals Monday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various public welfare issues, developmental concerns and other pressing concerns affecting their respective areas. MLA Lolab discussed several constituency […]