Former NDMA member calls on Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR: Dr Harsh K. Gupta, former Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Thursday. He was accompanied by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST). The meeting discussed the strategies to build a disaster-resilient Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Drug peddler held in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested an alleged drug peddler following recovery of narcotics from his possession in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. “Continuing its crackdown against the menace of drugs, police today arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund and recovered contraband substance from his possession,” a police spokesperson said. Giving details, the spokesperson said […]
Centre should hold talks with the people of Ladakh: NC Prez Farooq
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Centre should hold talks with the people of Ladakh to address their aspirations, a day after Leh witnessed violence over statehood demands. “I want to tell the government that it (Ladakh) is a border state. China is lurking, they have occupied land. It is time […]
Statehood for J&K must be restored without delay: MLA Rajpora
Pulwama: MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir, on Thursday strongly pressed for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is not a favour but the constitutional right of the people. Referring to the recent incidents of violence and unrest in Ladakh, Mir cautioned that “suppressing people will only lead to a stronger bounce,” […]
Kashmir Mercantile Cooperative Bank Holds AGM
Sopore: The Kashmir Mercantile Cooperative Bank (KAMCO Bank) convened its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, bringing together a large gathering of members, shareholders, and management to review the bank’s annual performance and set the roadmap for the future. The meeting was graced by MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, as the Chief Guest. Besides […]
Over 13,000 consumers avail benefits under Domestic Power Amnesty -2025-26
KPDCL urges eligible consumers to avail the scheme SRINAGAR: The amnesty policy of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has witnessed an overwhelming public response with more-than 13,189 consumers availing the benefits and clearing their dues, till date. This amnesty policy offers a 100% waiver on interest and surcharges for outstanding bills of domestic consumers […]
Access to Mental Healthcare in the Community: A Milestone Initiative
Empowering Communities through Mental Health: Srinagar Conference Sets the Agenda Srinagar: In a step towards strengthening mental health infrastructure and community outreach, a highly successful conference titled “Access to Mental Healthcare Services in the Community” was held under the leadership of renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Margoob, Founder of SAWAB, in collaboration with the Voluntary […]
RS polls in JK: Final call will be taken by party high command, says Tariq Karra
Srinagar: President, the Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Congress, Tariq Hamid Karra on Thursday said that the party’s high command will make the final decision regarding its strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24. “The matter will be discussed with the party leadership, and they will examine all aspects before […]
Govt seeks local support to revive Namda Craft
GI Tag and Flagship Schemes Aim to Revive Tradition, facilitate Artisans SRINAGAR: A spokesperson of the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, has reiterated that the Government is undertaking a series of concerted measures for the revival and promotion of languishing crafts, with special focus on the traditional Namda craft. The spokesperson stated that Namda […]
Earth scientist Prof. Gupta calls on CM
Discusses earthquake resilience, disaster preparedness SRINAGAR: Prof. Harsh K. Gupta, Former Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Wednesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Public Outreach (Raabita) Office of CM to deliberate on strengthening earthquake resilience and disaster preparedness in Jammu […]