CJ announces Comprehensive Action Plan for speedy disposal of cases
Outlines multi-pronged strategy to ensure swift, effective adjudication of matters SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has launched a Comprehensive Action Plan for disposal of cases. The initiative focuses on timely resolution of pending cases, reduction […]
CS takes stock of critical care health projects under PM-ABHIM, ECRP
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a meeting to take a comprehensive project-wise review of the ongoing critical care projects being established across different districts under the Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Emergency COVID Response Package-II (ECRP-II). The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department (H&ME); Mission Director, […]
Karkhandar Scheme a perfect example of Ustaad-Shagird camaraderie
Awardee artisans urged to apply with the Dept to set up ‘skill transfer karkhanas’ SRINAGAR: With an aim to transfer skill to new generation of craftsmen, Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, on Wednesday urged interested awardee artisans to set up Karkhanas under the flagship Karkhandar Scheme of the department. The initiative aims to empower […]
Temporary diversion to be constructed at Wahibugh–Pulwama road: MLA Rajpora
Pulwama: In a bid to provide immediate relief to the people of Pulwama facing hardships due to the closure of the Wahibugh bridge, MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir, on Wednesday said that a temporary diversion will be constructed within the next few days. The announcement came during Mir’s visit to the flood-damaged site, where he […]
Police intensifies fight against drug menace in Sopore
Calls for collective social responsibility Sopore: Police on Wednesday organised a drug awareness program that saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and religious scholars of the area. The event aimed to educate the community, especially the youth, about the dangers of narcotics and the shared responsibility in tackling this grave challenge. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Road crash in Poonch leaves five Army personnel injured
Mendhar/Poonch: Five Army personnel were injured when their vehicle overturned in border district of Poonch on Wednesday, officials said. The soldiers, posted in Balnoi area near the Line of Control, were heading home on leave in a cab when the accident occurred at Ghani village of Mankoke sector around 7.15 am, the officials said. They […]
Two labourers rescued after mound of earth caves in at Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Two labourers had a narrow escape after a mound of earth caved in at a road construction site in Rajouri district, officials said on Wednesday. The labourers were digging a roadside drain when they got buried at Beri-Pattan near Sunderbani Tuesday evening, they said. They said fellow labourers acted swiftly and pulled them out […]
Police constable held for killing of Gujjar youth
Jammu: A Jammu and Kashmir Police constable was formally arrested in connection with the killing of a Gujjar youth in a firing incident near here in July, officials said on Wednesday. Mohammad Parvez, a 21-year-old from Niki Tawi, was shot dead by police, allegedly in a shootout near Sure Chak village on the outskirts of […]
Police issue advisory over use of firecrackers in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday issued advisory to the public over the use of firecrackers containing harmful chemicals, stating that they are banned and any violation will attract legal action. According to the advisory police said that On September 21, a suspicious object was found outside the Passport Office, Srinagar. “The Police team promptly cordoned off […]
LG Kavinder strongly condemns violence in Leh; Appeals for Peace, Unity
Leh: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Leh town that led to the loss of lives and injuries to several civilians and security personnel. In a handout issued here, the Lt Governor expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. […]