Dy CM reviews progress of developmental works, availability of essential services
Stresses quality, timely execution of projects in Uri URI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Wednesday chaired a meeting of senior officers at Officer’s Club Uri to review the availability of essential services, basic facilities and progress of developmental works across the Uri Sub Division. The meeting was attended by MLA Uri Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Chief […]
Enquiry into Forest Rights Act violation during Jammu demolition drive mere eyewash: Lone
Srinagar: People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday said the enquiry ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir government into violation of the Forest Rights Act during a demolition drive in Jammu was a mere eyewash. He said the probe will serve its purpose only if the affected people’s claims under the Forest Rights Act […]
Ladakh admin grants ‘industry’ status to hospitality sector, extends incentives
Leh/Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor Administration of Ladakh has decided to grant ‘industry’ status to hotels and guest houses registered with the Tourism Department, a move aimed at strengthening the region’s hospitality sector and boosting tourism-led economic growth, officials said on Wednesday. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, in a post on X, said hotels and guest […]
Congress accuses Centre of denying JK statehood
Says people caught between ‘2 power centres’ Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday accused the Centre of failing to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that people were suffering under a “dual control system” after the Assembly elections. Addressing a workers’ convention here, Karra said the people of […]
SKIMS Medical College Srinagar organises CME on World Hypertension Day
SRINAGAR: Department of General Medicine, SKIMS Medical College Srinagar Wednesday organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme in the College Auditorium to mark World Hypertension Day, observed globally on May 17. The CME programme was attended by Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Prof. Dr. Fazal Qadir Parray, Heads of various departments, senior and junior faculty members, […]
CUKashmir’s Maths deptt, VIT organize faculty dev prog
Ganderbal: Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, organized a five-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Mathematical Intelligence: AI Perspectives and Practices” from May 18, bringing together academicians, researchers, and experts from India and abroad to deliberate upon the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing […]
Galander Pulwama residents demand potable water
Say women, elderly forced to walk long distances for water Locals allege negligence in Mechanical Water Works Scheme Pulwama: Residents of Gujjar Colony in Galander area of Pampore have appealed to the authorities for the immediate restoration of drinking water supply, alleging that the locality has been facing an acute water crisis due to the […]
Police destroys Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Anantnag, Baramulla
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive against narcotics and illegal cultivation under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Police destroyed illicit poppy cultivation by registering several cases in Anantang and Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. In Anantnag, Police carried out the destruction of illegally grown poppy at village Batagund, Verinag. The action was undertaken by Police in […]
Five Peddlers including wanted heroin supplier held: Police
Srinagar: Police achieved another success by apprehending five drug peddlers including wanted heroin supplier in Anantnag, Baramulla and Ganderbal and recovering contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a Police party from Dialgam had established a naka at Chechripora Bypass Crossing for routine checking intercepted a suspicious person who […]
Writer, Faheem Ul Islam Honoured with Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar
Pulwama: Young writer, academician, and social commentator Faheem Ul Islam from Achan, Pulwama, has been honoured with the prestigious Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026 by the Indian Literature and Arts Society for his remarkable contribution to literature and society. Faheem Ul Islam, who holds academic qualifications from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has gained recognition for […]