Omar meets jailed MLA’s father at residence
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday met the father of MLA Doda Mehraj Malik who was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly disturbing public order. Malik, who was detained on Monday, was subsequently lodged in Kathua district jail. His father, Shams-ud-din Malik, came here from Doda on Tuesday evening and called […]
Smooth Flow of Traffic Stressed as Sopore
Authorities in Sopore act against encroachments Sopore: A massive traffic enforcement drive was carried by a joint team of J&K police in collaboration with the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), Tehsildar Sopore and other concerned departments in Sopore town on Tuesday, to streamline vehicular movement and ensure road safety. During the […]
Acute staff shortage hits education at Laripora Pahalgam High School
Locals demand appointment of more teachers to ensure better future for students Anantnag: The Government High School in Laripora, Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is grappling with an acute shortage of staff, leaving over 220 students in 11 classes at the mercy of just eight teachers, including the headmaster and one who is managing […]
Lt Guv visits Mega Health Camp for flood affected families in Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday visited the mega Health camp for flood affected families, organised by the Health Department, at Rajeev Colony Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the affected families. He patiently heard their concerns. The Lieutenant Governor assured the families that the Government of India and J&K administration is committed to the […]
Lt Guv, CM lays wreath, pay rich tributes to martyred soldiers of Kulgam encounter
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the brave army personnel Sub Perbhat Gaur and L/Nk Narender Sindhu, who made supreme sacrifice in the ongoing operations against terrorists in Kulgam. “I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Bravehearts Sub Perbhat Gaur and L/Nk Narender Sindhu. Their valour and indomitable spirit will remain etched […]
SIA arrests key operator in 2022 narco-terror case
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency has arrested a key operator in Awantipora area of Pulwama district in the 2022 narco-terror case, the agency said Tuesday. According to a statement, issued here the accused, Abdul Rashid Bhat of Awantipora, was evading arrest for more than 2 years. The statement reads that he was designated a proclaimed […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews status of migrant grievances, related issues
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a meeting to review the status of resolution of migrant grievances and other related issues. The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioners, Additional Commissioners, Assistant Commissioner Central, OSD, and the Law Officer. During the meeting, Div Com directed all Deputy Commissioners to designate Nodal Officers […]
Union Textiles Secretary reviews Handicrafts & Handloom Sectors in J&K
Emphasizes artisan welfare, promotion, export & market expansion of local products SRINAGAR: Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, today said that the Central Government will explore establishing a vibrant testing and certification system to promote high-end handicrafts and handloom products of Jammu and Kashmir. She made these remarks during an interaction with representatives from chambers […]
CM reviews preparations for upcoming Kashmir Marathon
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Kashmir Marathon-2025, a flagship sporting event aimed at promoting sports, fitness, tourism, and Kashmir’s vibrant culture. The chief minister emphasised that the marathon must go beyond being a sporting event to become a holistic cultural and tourism experience. He […]
IIM Jammu signs tripartite MoU to launch MSME health clinic
Jammu: IIM Jammu on Monday signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and the directorates of industries and commerce to launch micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) health clinic in the Union Territory. The clinic will serve as a dedicated institutional mechanism to identify early signs of […]