Woman found murdered in her home at Banihal
Jammu: A woman was found dead with her throat slit in the kitchen of her home in Darshipora Banihal in Ramban district, officials said on Wednesday. They said the 39-year-old woman, a mother of three children, has been identified as Zubaida Begum wife of Mohammad Saleem. A police official said that the woman was found […]
Black bear found dead on Sgr-Leh highway
Ganderbal: A black bear was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Srinagar- Leh highway near Shiekhbagh area of Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district late last night. Officials of the wildlife department said that after they received the information, a team of wildlife department recovered the body of the bear. They said they […]
Driver killed in road mishap
Pampore: A driver was killed in a road accident in Kandizal Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official said that on the intervening night of 22-23 September, an accident took place near Kandizal crossing between a dumper bearing registration number JK18C-3212 with TATA mobile registration number JK13C-6997 in which the driver of Tata […]
Mayor SMC, VC MANUU, Secretary NFCH call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. The Mayor apprised the Lt Governor about various developmental and other issues of public importance. The Lt Governor advised the Mayor to take comprehensive measures for ensuring better service delivery to the people and make Srinagar […]
Revamping of ITIs, Polytechnics imperative for addressing skill gap: Advisor Bhatnagar
Reviews progress achieved by PwC on reviewing, upgrading courses in Polytechnics, ITIs
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved by Price waterhouse Coopers (PwC) on reviewing and upgrading the courses in Polytechnics and ITIs across Jammu and Kashmir at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary SDD, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon; Principal Secretary, School […]
Renaming of institutions, infrastructure
Div Com Kashmir convenes meeting of officers
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Wednesday held a meeting with the officers of various government departments for renaming institutions and infrastructure with martyrs and prominent awardees’ names. The meeting was attended by Director Handloom & Handicrafts, Secretary J&K Sports Council Srinagar, Joint Director Youth Services and Sports, Additional Secretary […]
NABARD conducts workshop on ACABC Scheme
Youth to get 44% subsidy in setting up of Agri Business units
SRINAGAR: In order to support agriculture development and create gainful employment for agriculture graduates besides extending extension services to the farmers, the Govt of India has announced a scheme for establishment of Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC). This was revealed at a district level workshop organized by NABARD at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST) […]
Achabal’s Mughal Hamam in shambles, locals demand restoration
Anantnag: Local tourists as well as residents of Achabal area in Anantnag have appealed to UT Administration to restart renovation work of Mughal Hamam in Mughal Garden Achabal. They said that the Mughal Hamam is in a dilapidated condition and it has turned into a place of choice for people involved in anti-social activities. The […]
Yougal Kumar Manhas assumes charge as SSP Kupwara
Kupwara: Yougal Kumar Manhas on Wednesday assumed the charge as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara. On his arrival at District Police Office Kupwara, the newly appointed police officer was received by ASP Kupwara Raja Zubair-JKPS besides DyPS Hqrs Kupwara, DySP PC Kupwara, DYSP DAR Kupwara. On assuming the Charge, SSP Kupwara convened an introductory […]
Union MoS Youth Affairs and Sports felicitates Pencak Silat medalists
SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Sports and Home Affairs, Nisith Pramanik today felicitated Pencak Silat medallists during the ongoing 3 days 6th State Level Pencak Silat Championship 2021 which is being held at Indoor stadium, Polo ground Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that such events not only promote sports […]