Ladakh leaders say will sit on indefinite fast, yet to find venue for protest
New Delhi: Spearheading an agitation for Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule status, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Kargil Democratic Alliance member Sajjad Hussain Kargili on Saturday said they will sit on an indefinite fast here but are yet to find a venue. Another leader from Ladakh said a few others will also be joining Wangchuk and Kargili. […]
BSF holds passing out parade of 624 new recruits in Udhampur
Udhampur/Jammu: After completing 44 weeks of arduous basic training, as many as 624 Border Security Force (BSF) recruits on Saturday took oath to serve the country at an attestation-cum-passing out parade held at Subsidiary Training Centre in Udhampur. Inspector General of BSF, STC Udhampur, Rajesh Kumar Gurung appreciated the standard of the training imparted to […]
Incoming J&K govt will be ‘toothless tiger’: Iltija Mufti
Srinagar: PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Saturday said the incoming government in Jammu and Kashmir will be a “toothless tiger”, while its chief minister will be a “rubber stamp” and “glorified mayor” of a “municipality”. J&K is all set to get a new government after the results of the Assembly elections held after a gap […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party apprehended two suspicious persons during patrolling at Khan Mohallah Bund. During search, 10.2Kgs of dried mashed bhang with seeds and tops and 368 grams of Bhung Powder were […]
CBC organises outreach programme on Mission LiFE at Hanu, Leh
Leh: The Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, through its field offices in Anantnag and Leh, today organised a day-long Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme at Government High School, Hanu Yokma, Leh district. The event focused on creating awareness about Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition […]
Special Lok-Adalat for MACT & Matrimonial Cases on October 14 at DCC Srinagar
SRINAGAR: In view of upcoming Lok Adalat which is scheduled to be held on 19th of October, 2024 for MACT and Matrimonial Cases, District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar, has scheduled a Special Lok Adalat on 14th of October, 2024, in District Court Complex (DCC) Srinagar. In this connection, Ld. Advocates and litigants who desire to […]
Murti Sthapana Puja performed at Nadimarg Zainapora
DC Shopian visits Arde Nareshwar Temple, interacts with devotees SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar visited Nadimarg Zainapora where Murti Sthapana Puja (Installation of Idol) was performed by the devotees of the Kashmiri Pandit community at Arde Nareshwar Temple. The devotees had converged from far-off places of the UT today at […]
Arde Nareshwar Temple Nadi Marg reopens for Devotees after 2 decades; Murti Sthapna puja held
DC Kulgam visits the Temple, interacts with Devotees KULGAM: Arde Nareshwar Temple in Nadimarg Kulgam was reopened for devotees after more than 20 years, marking a significant spiritual and cultural event. Devotees from across the district gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and celebrate this auspicious day and Murti Sthapna Puja was held at […]
Arrangements for Counting of Votes finalized at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, convened a meeting to finalize arrangements for the counting of votes scheduled for October 8, 2024. The meeting, held at DC Office was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Gulzar Ahmad, Returning Officer (RO) for Ganderbal Assembly Constituency, DyDEO, Chief Planning Officer, District Informatics […]
DEO Budgam visits Counting Centre
Takes stock of arrangements for seamless counting process BUDGAM: The District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Akshay Labroo convened a comprehensive review meeting at Boys Higher Secondary School Budgam (designated counting centre) to assess the preparations for upcoming counting process for General Elections to the Legislative Assembly in the district. The meeting witnessed participation from ROs […]