J&K SLSA observes World Mental Health Day
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Chief Justice Jammu and Kashmir High Court and Patron-in-Chief Jammu and Kashmir State Legal Services Authority, Gita Mittal and guidance of Executive Chairman J&K SLSA, Justice Rajesh Bindal, “World Mental Health Day” with this year’s theme “Mental Health for All: Greater investment and Greater Access” was observed here today by […]
AMIE examinations held at Srinagar
Srinagar: AMIE Summer, 2020 examinations commenced Saturday at The Institution of Engineers (India) J&K State Centre, Church Lane, Sonwarbagh, Srinagar. Earlier, the summer session would be conducted in the month of June, but due to COVID-19, it could not be held on its scheduled date. Hundreds of beneficiaries from J&K and outside have already availed […]
Elderly man killed in Nowgam mishap
Srinagar: An elderly man was killed in a road accident near Ahmad’s hospital in Nowgam area of Srinagar on Saturday. An official said that the man was hit by a speedy Tavera near Ahmad’s Hospital and immediately was rushed to SMHS for treatment. “He was declared dead on arrival at SMHS hospital.” The official identified […]
PDP condoles demise of Aijaz Mirza
Jammu/Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday condoled the sad and sudden demise of Aijaz Ahmed Mirza, district President Rajouri. He was 65. The deceased was a former government servant who rendered his services on various positions including Block Development Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development and finally retired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tourism […]
Back to Village-3: Lt Governor inaugurates, lays foundation stones of various developmental works

JAMMU: During the ongoing Back to Village-3 programme, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday visited the border Panchayat of Pallanwala in Khour area of Jammu District. Reiterating UT Government’s commitment towards initiating massive development in the rural section of J&K, the Lt Governor, on the occasion, inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various developmental works under […]
Power shutdown in valley parts announced
SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to carry out branch cutting in the corridor of Transmission Line 132 KV Sumbal-Kangan, the sad line shall observe shutdown on October 15 from 9am to 5pm. Similarly, in order to carry out branch cutting and to carry out necessary stabilization works, the 33KV […]
SSB man goes missing from camp in Srinagar
Srinagar: A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) man has gone missing mysteriously from his camp at Saderabal area of Srinagar city. Officials said that SSB man identified Jitendra GD number 12043026 , posted at Saderabad, who originally hails from Uttar Pradesh, went missing from his camp at Saderabal area of Srinagar city on Thursday evening. In […]
Rapid Antigen Test drive held at KU’s north campus
Srinagar: A Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) drive was held at Kashmir University’s North Campus, Baramulla, a spokesman of the University said. More than 60 teaching and non-teaching staff members were tested during the drive, organised jointly by the North Campus in collaboration with Government Medical College, Baramulla. Pertinently, the University of Kashmir has held RAT […]
Journalists condemn ‘vilification’ campaign
Srinagar: Kashmir journalist fraternity is pained to see the continued online vilification campaign of individual journalists/reporters working with various institutions in the valley, a statement issued by Kashmir National Television Journalists Association said. “It seems to have become a routine exercise of pinpointing individuals by making baseless accusations and thereby aiding the rumor mongering against […]
Govt to promote ‘Biofloc’ technology for boosting fish farming
JAMMU: Principal Secretary Fisheries, Animal-Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture and Cooperative, Navin Choudhary has asked the Fisheries department to promote Biofloc technology for boosting fish farming in potential areas of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. The Principal Secretary also instructed to depute the staff of all the districts for undergoing training at the private highly successful […]