Shopian resident’s demand replacing of old damaged PHE pipes
Shopian: The residents of Bongam area of main town Shopian have demanded the replacing of old PHE pipes in the area, alleging leakages in old pipes. The residents of the area said that they have been facing problems due to the damaged pipeline as water leaking out of the damaged pipelines is entering their lawns […]
APSCC asks CM to take BJP on board
Srinagar: The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on board in the government and include them in the functioning of the day to day affairs of the union territory. The committee has said that this will ensure holistic development of Jammu & Kashmir. […]
Police cracks down on rash driving, 35 vehicles seized in Baramulla
58 violators booked for rash and negligent driving, says police spokesman Srinagar: Police in Baramulla seized 35 vehicles besides, booked 58 violators for rash and negligent driving. The comprehensive drive was launched on the direction of SSP Baramulla, a police spokesman said Saturday. During the drive, 35 vehicles (Tippers and Dumpers) involved in rash driving […]
Rusted mortar shell defused in Kathua
Jammu: A rusted mortar shell found lying in a field near the International Border in Kathua district here has been defused on Saturday, officials said. The old mortar shell was noticed by tractor driver Balkrishan in a field at village Spalwan near border police post Chakra in Hiranagar sector this afternoon, the officials said. A […]
Mild earthquake felt in Doda town, adjoining areas
Doda: A mild earthquake was felt in Doda town and adjoining areas which lasted for a few seconds. Notably, six days after a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit the area, a mild earthquake was felt around 10.18 am today. There was no loss of life or property reported in the incident, officials said. (KNO)
Man dies after falling from train in Jammu: Officials
Jammu: A man aged around 30 years died after he fell off a running train here, a Government Railway Police (GRP) officer said on Saturday. The body of the man with the head crushed was found on the railway tracks near the overhead bridge at Channi on the city outskirts late on Friday night, the […]
Lassipora industrial estate hit by power curtailments
Unit holders demand intervention of authorities Pulwama: Industrial units at Lassipora in Pulwama district have demanded uninterrupted power supply as they have been getting unscheduled power supply since last few weeks, the unit holders alleged Friday. The State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Lassipora, the biggest industrial estate in south Kashmir, is battling with a […]
‘Curtain Raiser’: KU to host international conference on breast cancer awareness
Srinagar: To improve female health outcomes in the region and encourage collaboration across disciplines in cancer care, the University of Kashmir is going to host the ‘1st J&K International Conference on Breast Cancer’, featuring a free screening and early detection camp. The event, scheduled for October 22-24 at KU’s Convocation Complex, is being organised by […]
MP Er Rashid visits Budgam, holds series of meetings
Sanctions Rs. 30 Lakhs for Lights, approves 30% Material Components, & funds for Berwah Hospital BUDGAM: Member of Parliament (MP) Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Er Rashid Friday visited Budgam district to assess ongoing developmental projects and addressing the key concerns of the constituencies in Budgam that fall under the Baramulla parliamentary seat. The meeting was attended by […]
DC Shopian approves 11 cases of sponsorship for POCSO victims
SHOPIAN: A meeting of the District Level Committee was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar for approval of sponsorship cases for POCSO Victims of the district. A total of eleven (11) cases were approved for sanction of financial assistance in favour of child victims of sexual violence. The […]
