BJP workers in Jammu celebrate victory in Bihar polls
Jammu: The BJP’s victory in the Bihar assembly elections and bypolls have vindicated the policies of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government, Jammu and Kashmir party president Ravinder Raina said here on Wednesday. He also lashed out at the Congress and other opposition parties, terming them as anti-national. Accompanied by party workers and supporters, […]
Motorcyclist crushed to death in south Kashmir
Anantnag: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was on Wednesday crushed to death in Dooru area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that a 19-year-old youth identified as Shakeel-Ur-Rehman, son of Muhammad Ramzan of Cavtharoo Nadoora Dooru was crushed by a speedy tipper bearing registration number (JK13A-9311) near Pooli Verinag. “The motorcycle (JK02B-9895) of youth was crushed […]
Residents demand completion of works on Trenz Bridge
Shopian: Even after elapsing of over three years, a vital bridge being constructed over Rambiara in Trenz area of Shopian district in south Kashmir is awaiting completion. Locals said that the construction of the bridge was started in 2017, however, since then authorities start work for some time and later leave it abruptly. They said […]
Scores of ladies protest ration shortage in city centre
Srinagar: Inhabitants of Maisuma and adjoining localities in Srinagar city centre here on Tuesday staged protest against shortage of ration at the government depots for past several months. Scores of aggrieved females assembled at Budshah Chowk and staged demonstrations against the Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Department (C&PD). Later they marched towards Budshah Bridge and […]
Dwivedi reviews implementation of JKUT Govt’s Industrial revival Package
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj K Dwivedi Tuesday took a review of progress under package for relief and revival of industry announced by Lieutenant Governor on the basis of a report of the Committee constituted for the same, here at a meeting. The Commissioner Secretary dealt with all the points of action […]
Eight injured as two vehicles collide head-on
Handwara: At least eight persons have sustained injuries in a road mishap after two vehicles collided head-on along Kupwara-Srinagar national highway here at Tutigund area of Handwara on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that two vehicles – ‘Eco’ with Registration number JK-03D 1656 and an ‘Alto 800’ with Registration number JK-09B 9881 – had a collision […]
Lt Guv reaffirms ban on private practice by SKIMS medicos
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in exercise of powers vested in him by Constitution and Law Tuesday banned private practice by the medical professionals and practitioners associated with Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). According to a statement issued by SKIMS, the specific order which has been issued vide number GAD (Adm) 129/2015 dated 10-11-2020 […]
2-year-old infant drowns in water tank in Poonch
Poonch: A 2-year-old child died after he fell in an underground water tank in Medhar area of Poonch district on Tuesday. Officials said that Shariz Ahmed (2) son of Mohammad Shafiq of Bhagyout at present Main Bazar Saria Market Mendhar fell in an underground water tank in the area and died on the spot. SHO […]
‘Mentally-challenged’ man kills women in south Kashmir
Kulgam: A 43-year-old woman from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district was killed after she was hit by a ‘mentally-challenged’ man with a stick on Tuesday afternoon. Police sources said that a woman identified as Mehmooda Akhter, wife of Muzafar Ahmad Najar of Shurat area of Kulgam was critically injured after she was hit with a stick […]
Railway construction project
Div Com reviews issuance of STPs for mining minor mineral
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma Tuesday convened a video conference meeting to review the progress on issuance of Short Term Permits for mining minor mineral to meet the requirement for construction material for smooth execution of work on Udhampur- Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The meeting was attended by Director Geology and Mining, […]