KU condoles demise of Dr Tarannum Riyaz
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad, Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir and other senior functionaries of the varsity Thursday condoled the demise of Dr Tarannum Riyaz, noted Urdu writer and wife of former KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Riyaz Punjabi. Describing Dr Tarannum as a distinguished writer who left an indelible mark on the country’s […]
Two people rescued from drowning in Kishtwar
Jammu: Security forces rescued two people from drowning when their vehicle was washed away by strong river currents in Kishtwar district, officials said on Thursday. Driver Sajid Ahmad Mir, resident of Anantnag and Mushtaq Ahmad, resident of Ramban were in the JCB vehicle on work near the bank of river Maria in Nawapachi when their […]
Two militant associates arrested
Srinagar: Two alleged militant associates were arrested from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Thursday, adding six live grenades were recovered from their possession. They were identified as Jahangir Ahmad Hajam and Abdul Hameed Hajam residents of Khawarpara in Tangdhar near the Line of Control (LOC). Acting on a tip-off regarding the movement of […]
Deceased COVID-19 patient’s family booked for violating SOP’s
Bandipora: Authorities on Thursday booked a family of a deceased Covid-19 patient for violating the burial protocol in C.A Khan village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official said that a resident of C.A Khan of village was admitted in JVC Hospital Srinagar and died on Wednesday due to the Covid-19 infection. He said that […]
Woman ends life, jumps into river Jhelum
Srinagar: An unidentified woman on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by jumping into river Jhelum at Safa Kadal area of Srinagar, officials said. Officials said that the locals have informed them that an unidentified woman jumped into river Jhelum at Safa Kadal at around 06:00 PM. “A police team reached the spot following which the rescue […]
Justice Magrey reviews functioning of Juvenile, observation home
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judge and Chairman Juvenile Justice Committee, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey Thursday visited Observation Home, Harwan to take stock of facilities available to the inmates. He was accompanied by Member Secretary Juvenile Justice Committee, Abdul Rashid Malik, Deputy Commissioner, Aijaz Asad, Joint Registrar Judicial, High Court, Abdul Bari, Chief Medical […]
LAWDA conducts demolition drive in green belt areas
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) in its continuous drive to stop the menace of illegal construction, Thursday carried out a demolition drive at Ranger Stop and Saida Kadal. During the drive a single storey house at Nageen, six shops at Ranger Stop at Saida Kadal and two single storey […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Sopore, reviews COVID-19 mitigation measures
SOPORE: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday visited Sopore town of Baramulla district and convened a meeting with all stakeholders regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures being implemented in the area to combat the global pandemic. Advisor had a detailed discussion with the stakeholders comprising representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, religious heads, transporters, traders and […]
Covid appropriate behavior, vaccination key to defeat corona: Expert
JAMMU: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Government Medical College Jammu, Dr Kailash Singh, while underlining the urgency of mass covid vaccination, said that there is no alternative to Covid appropriate behaviour and vaccination in the fight against corona’. “Covid pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to humanity. No matter how well prepared we be to face […]
Ration kits distributed among Shikara-walas in Dal Lake
SRINAGAR: In order to extend a helping hand to the Shikara walas in Dal Lake Srinagar, the District Administration Srinagar today distributed ration kits among the boat owners. The initiative was taken by DDMA Srinagar, as a part of relief measures undertaken to offer assistance to the underprivileged and needy groups whose livelihood has got […]