Class IV posts: JKSSB’s Portal records 4,66,760 registrations
JAMMU: Till today morning 4,66,760 Registrations have been done by the candidates on JKSSB’s Online Portal, since the commencement of online application submission from 10th July, 2020 and 2,43,160 candidates completed their online application submission process for Class IV posts. Also 67,730 applications have been submitted online for the post of Accounts Assistant. It has […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 2,97,206 stranded JK residents; 2,05,786 via Lakhanpur, 91,420 through special trains
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 2,97,206 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu […]
Ex-FCI godown supervisor booked in disproportionate assets case
Jammu: A former chief supervisor of the Food Corporation of India’s Udhampur godown has been booked by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly amassing huge assets worth crores of rupees disproportionate to his known sources of income, officials said on Saturday. A preliminary enquiry was conducted by ACB to verify the facts that Rakesh […]
Famous Nagbal spring in Khrew losing its sheen, officials fail to act
Pulwama: Known for its crystal clear and cool water, the famed “Nagbal” spring in Khrew town of Pampore belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been losing its glory due to official apathy. The spring once a source of drinking water to many villages is facing extinction. Locals said that Nagbal spring was known for […]
BSF kills Pak intruder along IB
New Delhi: A Pakistani infiltrator was killed by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday along the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, officials said. “BSF troops observed a Pakistani intruder who crossed the IB and attempted to sneak over the fence. He was challenged but he still crossed the fence and ran towards […]
Youth’s body found in Pulwama
Pulwama: Body of a youth was found in Romshi Nallah at Chewakalan village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that locals spotted a body in Nallah Romshi at Chewakalan village and accordingly contacted the concerned police station. He said police team reached the spot and retrieved the body. He […]
Unable to bear her husband’s death, woman commits suicide
Uri/ Anantnag: In a shocking incident that has come to fore in north Kashmir’s in Uri town in Baramulla district, a 50-year old woman ended her life on Saturday morning after her husband’s body reached home. The deceased woman is resident of Saidpora, Uri. Official sources told that 50-year old Aulad Ali Shah son of […]
Hospital in Tangmarg suffers damages due to fire
Baramulla: The sub-district hospital in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir Baramulla district was partially damaged in a fire mishap on Saturday morning. An official said that fire broke out at SDH Tangmarg on Saturday morning, damaging the hospital partially. “First floor including the emergency ward of the hospital got damaged in the fire mishap,” he […]
Congress seeks permission to mark Quit India Movement anniversary
Jammu: The Congress on Saturday sought permission from the Jammu and Kashmir government to hold functions to mark the 78th anniversary of Quit India Movement or August Kranti’. The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to the […]
Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lane project: 11. 61 KM stretch nearing completion, work on major flyover underway
JAMMU: Work on Jammu–Akhnoor Four lane project has gained substantial momentum with the execution of 31 percent work on Package II of the project which starts from 800 meters and ends at 6 km (from canal head to Ganesh Vihar). It includes construction of 4.6 km long flyover. The flyover will have 126 foundations out […]
