Six arrested for ATM theft
Jammu: Six people were arrested for allegedly stealing an ATM machine of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank here, police said Police received information that the J&K Bank ATM machine was taken away by thieves from Baba Talab on Saturday, SSP Jammu Tajinder Singh told reporters. During investigations, it was found that the thieves had dumped […]
Class 12th Results: Students of Govt Schools come out with flying colors
Bag all top positions in Science, Arts streams
Srinagar: Students of the government schools have again come out with flying colors in Higher Secondary Part-II (12th class) examinations in Kashmir division bagging top positions. Displaying extraordinary performance in Arts stream, the students of government-run educational institutions have walked away with first 5 positions scoring between 98.6% and 98% marks. Hadia Noor of Government Girls […]
GMC Srinagar condoles demise of ex HODs
Srinagar: A condolence meeting was held here at Government Medical College (GMC) under the chairmanship of Principal and Dean, Dr. Samia Rashid to condole the demise of two former heads of the department, Dr. Abdul Ahad, ex-HOD Anesthesiology and Dr. Sheikh Abdul Ahad ex-HOD ENT. The condolence meeting was attended by the faculty and staff […]
Damage to WSS: JE suspended for negligence in Bandipora
FIR being filed against accused Sarpanch
Bandipora: A Junior Engineer of Public Health Engineering (Hydraulic) was placed under suspension on Monday for failing to safeguard the public Services infrastructure. The 6-inch diameter pipeline of Haptnar Water Supply scheme was damaged earlier this month after a local Sarpanch illegally deployed a mechanical excavator (JCB) to land fill his house premises and damaged […]
Sopore shuts on 26th anniversary of 1993 massacre
Sopore: A complete shutdown was on Sunday observed in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district to mark the 26th anniversary of Sopore massacre. Pertinently, on this day in 1993, at least 57 people were shot dead by BSF troops from 94 battalion after the massacre, troopers indulged in arson and set ablaze 400 shops […]
Tackling snowfall: Trade body lauds admin for proactive approach
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) on Sunday lauded the efforts put in by the administration for ensuring minimum disruption of normal life due to snowfall. President, KCC&I Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, in a statement issued said that the administration appeared to be fully geared up on all fronts and not only VIP […]
Forces start CASO in Zaloora Sopore
Sopore: Government forces started a cordon and search operation in north Kashmir’s Sopore Zaloora village this evening, reports said. They said that forces led by Army’s 22 RR, SOG Sopore and personnel from the 179 and 92 BN CRPF, launched CASO in Lone Mohalla area of Zaloora. Locals said that a large number of troops […]
Ayodhya land dispute: Mehbooba hails SC’s decision to constitute 3-member bench
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to constitute a three-member bench for hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case. She said punishment must be served to those who demolished the mosque. “Honourable SC’s decision to constitute a bench for Babri Masjid/Mandir issue is a welcome […]
Chaddar trek: Insurance, acclimatization made compulsory for tourists
Leh: In view of casualties every year, tourists now have to undergo a compulsory health check-up and get medical insurance to get permission to trek the ‘frozen Zanskar riverine route’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region, officials said. The decision was taken as every year four to five deaths and several injuries are reported during […]
Give AIP a chance to represent Kashmir: Er Rasheed to people
'Despite barriers, AIP will emerge as voice of people'
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and former MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Sunday welcomed prominent political and social activist Basharat Hussain from Pattan into the party fold. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued here appealed people to understand the urgent need of strengthening those pro-Kashmiri forces, who would speak for resolution […]
