Police arrests bootlegger in Shopian, illicit liquor recovered
Srinagar: In a significant action against illegal liquor trade, Police in Shopian arrested a person and seized illicit liquor from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party during a routine patrolling at Batapora Shopian, intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag who tried to flee after noticing police party […]
Beneficiaries of RAS scheme seek resolution of their cases
Sopore: Scores of beneficiaries of Rehabilitation Assistance scheme (RAS) 2022, on Friday said that the government should resolve their compassionate appointment cases lying pending since the scheme was implemented by LG Manoj Sinha in September 2022. The beneficiaries of the scheme alleged that if the government is trying hard to clear the cases falling under […]
Three houses damaged in massive fire in Kulgam village
2 shops gutted in Sopore village, cause of fire not known Kulgam/Sopore: Three residential houses were gutted in a fire incident in Daderkoot area of the south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that fire broke out late last night which four structures including three double-storey houses and a cow shed got damaged. […]
Man ‘commits suicide’ by hanging himself at Barbar Shah, Sgr
Srinagar: A man has allegedly ended his life by hanging himself to death at Barbar Shah area of Srinagar on Friday. An official said that a man from Barbar Shah, Srinagar, ended his life by hanging himself. He said that soon after, police arrived at the scene and took the body into the custody, while […]
‘Community Outreach Campaign’: KU organising progs to make meaningful differences in peoples’ lives: VC
Srinagar: To enhance awareness on female hygiene while providing essential healthcare services to the local community, the University of Kashmir (KU), organised a daylong awareness-cum-medical camp at Doudi Mohalla, Shalimar here. The camp, was organised by the varsity’s Office of the Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS), in collaboration with the University Health Centre. The […]
Bandipora Consumers Face Timber Shortage as SFC Fails to Meet Demand
Bandipora: The residents of Bandipora are expressing frustration over the State Forest Corporation’s (SFC) failure to supply timber to those in need, despite local timber production in the district. Locals say that SFC’s lack of responsiveness has left them facing severe problems, especially as the summer construction season is near ending. Residents allege that SFC has […]
National Youth Parliament – Tarun Sabha 2024 concludes at NIT Srinagar
Srinagar: The first-ever National Youth Parliament – Tarun Sabha 2024 in Kashmir successfully concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with over 70 students actively participating in the mega event. It was organized under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’ National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) and was aimed to engage students with democratic values through […]
Sakina Masood inspects construction site of GMC Handwara, assesses progress of ongoing works
Also visits makeshift campus of GMC, reviews its functioning KUPWARA: Minister of Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, School Education and Higher Education, Sakeena Masood visited the construction site of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara and took detailed appraisal of the construction site as well as progress of ongoing works. During the visit, the Minister […]
MLA Pampore holds Interactive meeting with Sectoral Officers
PULWAMA: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Justice Hasnain Masoodi Thursday chaired an extensive introductory meeting with district and sectoral officers at Circuit Hall, Pulwama. The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects, addressed critical infrastructural needs and examined sector-specific achievements across the district. The meeting addressed healthcare challenges, including manpower status in various […]
Dulloo administers ‘Unity Pledge’ to Civil Secretariat employees
SRINAGAR: On the eve of 10th Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo administered ‘Unity Pledge’ to the officers and officials of Civil Secretariat here. Jammu based employees participated in the pledge ceremony through video conferencing. These civil servants solemnly pledged that they dedicate themselves to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation […]
