Three arrested for IPL betting in Kathua
Jammu: Three persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly betting on IPL cricket matches in Kathua district, officials said. They said a manhunt has been launched for apprehending three more people involved in the matter. After receiving several complaints regarding involvement of some people in betting on IPL matches on the pretext of doubling their […]
Ladakh’s COVID-19 tally rises to 5,647 with 49 fresh cases
Leh: Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload climbed to 5,647 on Tuesday as 49 more people tested positive for the disease in the union territory, according to an official bulletin. Of the 49 fresh cases, 46 were detected in Leh district and three in Kargil district, officials said. The number of active cases in the region has fallen […]
Sarpanch, others booked for ‘misusing’ revenue official’s stamp
Jammu: Police on Tuesday booked a sarpanch and a few others for allegedly misusing a revenue official’s stamp in Rajouri district, an official said. He said the matter came to light that a sarpanch from Odharni panchayat allegedly made a fake stamp of the revenue official in Khawas area and prepared some documents to press […]
Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Kathua
Jammu: Pakistani Rangers opened fire at border out posts (BoPs) and civilian areas along the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday. BSF troops guarding the borderline, retaliated effectively, they said. Officials said the Pakistani Rangers started the firing around 9.50 pm on Monday and targeted BoPs and villages in […]
Lt Guv meets NEET topper, applauds his efforts
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha met J&K NEET topper Basit Bilal Khan here at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, a spokesman of the Rajbhawan said. The Lt Governor congratulated the topper for his extraordinary feat and commended him for setting an incredible example for all the youngsters. “I wish him many more laurels in the […]
Lt Guv condemns killing of police inspector
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the killing of police inspector Mohammad Ashraf by militants in Anantnag. The inspector was shot dead on Monday when he was returning home after offering prayers in a mosque. The Lt Governor expressed his anguish over the killing and said that such heinous attacks are attempts to […]
‘My Town My Pride’ is a movement towards transformation: Advisor Bhatnagar
PULWAMA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Tuesday said that ‘My Town My Pride’ is a movement towards transforming towns and cities into model entities adding that welfare of common people is the priority of present dispensation. The Advisor stated this while participating in My Town My Pride programme at Town Hall, Awantipora. Advisor […]
My Town My Pride’ : Advisor Khan attends series of events at Bandipora
BANDIPORA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Tuesday attended a series of events in Bandipora on culmination of ambitious “My Town My Pride” programme in Bandipora town. Principal Secretary Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, Senior Superintendent of Police Rahul Malik, Additional District Development Commissioner Afsar Ali, Additional Deputy […]
Training on National Generic Document Registration, e-stamping begins
SRINAGAR: A week long Hands on Training programme on National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) and e-stamping began here Tuesday. Under phase I of the training programme, the Registrars and Sub-Registrars of Budgam and Ganderbal districts along with their supporting staff would be imparted training while the Registrars and Sub-Registrars of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Pulwama, […]
SMC conducts event to mark culmination of ‘My Town My Pride’
SRINAGAR: To bridge the gap between Government and the people, a grand event on the culmination of ‘My Town My Pride’ programme was held Tuesday at Srinagar Municipal Corporation Office, Karanagar, Srinagar. The programme was attended by Principal Secretary, Home Department, Shaleen Kabra, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chaudhry, Vice President KVIB, Miss Heena […]