NC hits out at Guv admin, GoI for ‘failing’ people
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday asserted that the incumbent governor administration has “abjectly failed to deliver on the daunting issues that the state is facing”, saying that the skyrocketing prices of basic commodities has put extra burden on the shoulders of people. Expressing dismay over the “paucity of various essential amenities and […]
Kupwara woman commits ‘suicide’, family alleges foul play
Srinagar: The family members of Kralpora woman, who died on Tuesday after allegedly consuming poison at her in-laws’ house, staged a protest on Wednesday, alleging that she has been murdered. The family and relatives of the deceased Yasmeena Akthar daughter of Mohammad Ramzan Kumar of Kralpora blocked the Alamdar Charisharief – Srinagar road at Kralpora […]
Maiden meet of ‘Joint Economic Monitoring Group’ held
Srinagar: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Nasir Hamid Khan, Senior Vice President held the first meeting of the Joint Economic Monitoring Group constituted under the directions of the Governor. The Group has been constituted to monitor the regular redressal of economic issues and follow-up on the decisions of […]
Sumbal minor’s rape: CWC offers to bear expenses under scholarship scheme
Srinagar: Taking cognizance of the alleged rape of a three year old girl of Sumbal, Bandipora, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) has registered a case under POCSO against the accused. It will also sponsor the monthly expenses of the child under Scholarship Scheme. G A Sofi, State Mission Director, ICPS […]
Muslim Personal Law Board condemns Bandipora incident
Demands stern action against culprit
Srinagar: Executive member of Muslim Personal Law Board, Manzoor Ahmad Kirmani Wednesday condemned the rape of a minor girl in Bandipora district, urging authorities to act tough against the culprit. Addressing a presser at his residence in Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Kirmani said that it was unfortunate that culprits in such kind of […]
Seven gamblers arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police Wednesday claimed to have arrested seven gamblers after a raid at a gambling spot. The gamblers were arrested from Natipora area in uptown Srinagar. Officers Police also seized stake money of Rs 14,600 from the gamblers. An FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated.
Police-Public meet held at PS Pantha Chowk
Srinagar: Police organised a Police Public meeting in the jurisdiction of Police Station Pantha Chowk on Wednesday. SHO Police Station Pantha Chowk chaired the meeting with the community members of Balhama including heads of religious institutions and other citizens. The main aim of the meeting was to facilitate an interaction with locals so as to […]
IMHANS conducts workshop on ‘Child Rights & Mental Health’
SRINAGAR: A one-day training program was conducted by Child Nodal Centre (CNC) of Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (IMHANS) at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital here on Wednesday. The program was carried out in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar with the support of UNICEF under Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support […]
DDC Budgam reviews functioning of Health Deptt
BUDGAM: District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar Wednesday convened a meeting of officers of Health department to review its functioning. Speaking on the occasion, the DDC stressed upon all the concerned to render their duties with utmost care, compassion and with professional integrity. She directed the CMO to resolve all issues relating to […]
SKIMS celebrates ‘International Nurses’ Day’
Srinagar: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences celebrated ‘International Nurses’ Day’ on Wednesday to commemorate birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, pioneer of modern nursing. The inaugural function was followed by seminar focused on this year’s theme –‘A voice to lead health for all’. Director SKIMS, Dr Omar Javed Shah, who was the chief guest on the […]
