JKAACL organises one day Literary Seminar on Shams-ud-Din Shamim
Event held in collaboration with ‘Daily Gadyal’ Srinagar: A one-day literary seminar in memory of renowned fiction writer, playwright, and journalist Shams-ud-Din Shamim was organised at the auditorium of Shehanshah Palace, Srinagar, by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with the Daily Ghadyaal, Srinagar. The inaugural session was […]
ZRUCC members conduct study tour of Chenab, Anji Khad rail bridges
Jammu: The members of the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) undertook a study tour of the newly constructed Chenab and Anji Khad rail bridges in the Jammu division of Northern Railway to review technological innovations and understand the engineering challenges involved in their construction. Officials said the delegation was accompanied by the Divisional Railway […]
PETA launches first-of-its-kind animal protection workshops in JK
Jammu: A workshop aimed at strengthening the enforcement of animal protection laws through legal awareness and interdepartmental coordination has been held here for police personnel, veterinary officials and officers of the urban local bodies and the Transport Department. The workshop, held on Wednesday, was conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in […]
13 injured as bus rams into flyover pillar near Jammu
Jammu: At least thirteen passengers were injured on Thursday when a bus rammed into a pillar of an under-construction flyover on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway here, police said. According to the officials, the incident occurred near the Bari Brahmana area when the bus, travelling from Jammu to Kathua, hit the pillar after the driver reportedly […]
Govt fulfilling its promises, ensuring completion of all pending projects: Dy CM
Conducts extensive tour of Khanyar, Hazratbal areas, assesses development works SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Wednesday said that the government is fulfilling its promises while ensuring completion of all undertaken and long-pending projects across Jammu and Kashmir. He made these remarks during an extensive tour of Khanyar and Hazratbal areas of Srinagar, undertaken to […]
Preamble reading ceremonies mark celebration of 76th ‘Constitution Day’ across all Districts of Kashmir
SRINAGAR: On the eve of Constitution Day also known as ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ being observed every year on November 26, Preamble reading ceremonies were held across all the districts of Kashmir. The day was marked by reading of preamble and solemn pledge ceremonies with participants reaffirming their commitment towards principles of the Constitution. At District headquarters, […]
Public toilet block in Shopian found locked days after inauguration
Locals express anger, question authorities over non-functional facility Shopian: A newly inaugurated public toilet block in Shopian district has sparked public outrage after locals discovered it locked and lying unused just days after its formal opening. The facility, constructed to improve sanitation in the busy market area, was expected to ease hardships for pedestrians, commuters, […]
Criminal detained under PSA in Kathua
Jammu: A notorious criminal was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district, police said Wednesday. Shammi Kumar, a resident of village Buddhi, is a habitual criminal involved in various illegal activities since 2018 and was slapped with PSA on the orders of the district magistrate after police prepared a detailed dossier, […]
Two drug trafficking attempts foiled in Kashmir
One peddler arrested, one absconding Srinagar: Two separate drug trafficking attempts were foiled and over 40 kilograms of narcotic contraband was seized in Anantnag and Pulwama districts of Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. One drug peddler was arrested, while the other is absconding, said a police spokesperson. In Anantnag, a team of Pahalgam Police deputed […]
DIPR commemorates Constitution Day celebrations at Jammu
Director Information leads celebrations JAMMU: Director Information, Nitish Rajora Wednesday led the celebrations of Constitution Day at Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) by reading out the Preamble of the Constitution at Conference Hall of Media Complex here. Joint Director Information Headquarters, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad; Joint Director Information Jammu, Deepak Dubey; Deputy Director PR/AV, […]