Covid-19: J&K Yateem Foundation presented award of appreciation
Srinagar: On Social Justice & World NGO Day, J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) was felicitated and honoured for its exemplary public service during lockdown and post lockdown period in the wake of COVID 19 pandemic in Jammu & Kashmir. Justice Ali Mohammed Magray, Judge J&K High Court & Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority presented Award […]
Delegations, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Several delegations including former Minister, members of District Development Council and members of Jamiat Ulema Welfare Foundation Saturday called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan and projected their issues and demands. Former Minister, Imran Raza Ansari met the Lt Governor and apprised him about various issues of public importance of […]
J&K sees 40% increase in weekly covid-19 cases
Cabinet Secretary reviews public health response
JAMMU: Union Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba, while chairing a high-level meeting to review the public health response to COVID-19 asked all the States and Union Territories to closely monitor the trajectory of COVID infections to prevent surge in cases and assiduously expedite vaccination of priority groups in accordance to the guidelines in this regard. Chief […]
Sarita Chauhan chairs maiden BoDs meet of JKFDCL
JAMMU: The first meeting of Board of Directors (BoDs) of Jammu and Kashmir Forest Development Corporation Limited (JKFDCL) was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, Sarita Chauhan. The meeting was attended by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera; Secretary Tribal Affairs, Rehana Batul; Managing Director, JKFDCL, Vasu […]
JKSSB conducts Phase-I of objective type test for Class-IV Posts
Bars 3 candidates for 3 years for indulging in malpractice
JAMMU: The J&K Services Selection Board conducted phase first of objective type written examination for the Class IV post Saturday from 12 noon to 2 pm. A statement issued here by SSB said that the officers/officials deployed for examination duty while exercising extra vigil caught three candidates while indulging in malpractice. The candidates were found […]
Innovator Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for Army personnel
Srinagar: Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Bollywood blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’, has developed an eco-friendly solar heated tent that Army personnel can use in extremely cold places like Siachen and Galwan valley in the Ladakh region. Wangchuk, who has many environment friendly innovations to his name, said the solar heated […]
61 Army personnel awarded gallantry, distinguished service medals
Udhampur: Commissioned into the army over a year before running into live action with infiltrating terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Captain Rahul Sharma’s heroics have won him the prestigious Sena Medal. The 25-year-old was among the 61 army personnel who were presented the gallantry and distinguished service awards by […]
Traffic suspended on Jmu-Sgr highway
SRINAGAR: Traffic on the 270-km-long Srinagar-Jammu national highway, remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Saturday, officials said. They said that Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed on Friday for weekly maintenance and repair work. However, traffic could not be restored Saturday morning due to landslides and shooting stones triggered by rain at Panthal and […]
Justice Magrey terms Social Justice vital for maintaining social stability
Presides over Workshop on ‘Social Justice and Role of NGOs’ at Bla
BARAMULLA: J&K High Court Judge, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey Saturday termed the social justice and equality vital for maintaining social stability. He said that the constitution of India gives some fundamental rights and liberties and there is a need to uphold them while discharging one’s duties. Justice Magrey said this during a daylong awareness cum […]
Burglars loot cash from Gurudwara in Bandipora
Bandipora: Burglars struck at a Gurudwara in Nowpora area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district and decamped with cash from the donation box. The Gurudwara is located in the main market of ward number 1 of Nowpora Bandipora, locals said. Sources said that the burglars entered into Gurudwara and broke the iron chest filled with cash. […]