Coronavirus threat: Dean colleges Kashmir University issues advisory to govt, private colleges
Srinagar: The Dean Colleges Development Council (DCDC) of Kashmir University (KU) has issued an advisory to all government and private colleges instructing them to take preventive measures to combat the threat of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In the advisory, the colleges have been instructed to postpone all seminars, conferences, workshops and events involving large gatherings, scheduled […]
GMC Baramulla lacks surgical supplies, patients suffer
Srinagar: There is a shortage of essential medical supplies in the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla here, according to attendants of patients and the doctors. Sources said that for the last couple of months there was shortage of gloves, blades, and surgical masks in the institute. “Despite of our repeated requests to the authorities to […]
Two militant associates arrested
Srinagar: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two militant associates and recovered arms and ammunition including one (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) UBGL from their possession in Kralgund, Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A police spokesman said that a joint contingent of army’s 30 RR, 92 Bn CRPF and police laid a surprise […]
Man injured in Poonch
Poonch: A 52-year old man was injured after receiving a bullet wound at Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Saturday wee hours. SHO Mendhar Tahir Yousuf Khan said that the man identified as Mohammad Rafiq (52), a resident of Malikpur Gohlad sustained injuries after a bullet hit him in his right thigh at around 4:00 […]
Kashmiri student killed in road mishap in Hyderabad
Srinagar: A 22-year-old Kashmiri student died in a road accident in Kukatpally area of Hyderabad on Friday. Incharge SHO Kukatpally police station, Nagaradu said that a scooty which the student was riding skidded off the road and he fell down from it resulting in injuries to his head. “He was rushed to nearby hospital where […]
Army reaches out to people, appeals for cooperation to tackle coronavirus
Jammu: To contain the spread of novel coronavirus, the Army on Saturday reached out to the public in rural areas here to bring about awareness about the disease and appealed to them for their cooperation in tackling the threat. The Sabre Brigade of Jammu-based Rising Star Corps in coordination with the district administration of Samba […]
Several Shopian roads in dilapidated condition, authorities in slumber
Shopian: Several vital roads in Shopian district are in dilapidated conditions and authorities have failed to repair these roads, locals alleged. The locals said that several roads including Wasawhal-Hajipora road, Hind-Sitapora road and Harmain-Reshiepora road have been in a vaery bad shape for many months now. The residents of Wasawhal, Shangran, Chotigam and its adjacent […]
Shortage of beds mars healthcare at GMC Anantnag
Srinagar: Lack of infrastructure including beds, is badly hitting the health care at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag. As per locals, due to lack of adequate beds, everyday doctors and paramedical staff have to face the anger of patients and attendants. Shortage of beds in the institute has been a bane and a major issue […]
JKSSB holds 165th Board meeting
Approves publishing of Naib Tehsildars' selection list
Jammu: The 165th Board meeting of the J&K Services Selection Board was held here today under the Chairmanship of Khalid Jahangir, Chairman, J&K SSB. The meeting was attended by the Members of the Board including M.Shafiq Chak, Pritam Lal Atri, Harvinder Kour, Prof. Tasleema Peer, Controller of Examination JKSSB Musheer Ahmad Mirza, Special Secretary (Legal) […]
Road mishaps leave several injured
Handwara: At least eight persons including three women were injured in a road accident that took place in Bhagatpora area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials said that the accident occurred when an Alto Car bearing registration number JK09-1758 hit a horse-cart in Bhagatpora area of Handwara. They said that eight persons including […]