Sports infrastructure witnessed remarkable transformation in J&K: Lt Guv Sinha
Says J&K UT has made its rightful place in Indian sporting landscape Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in sports infrastructure over the last five years, paving the way for a vibrant sports ecosystem that is inspiring lakhs of youth to actively participate […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress under ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and assess the measures being taken to achieve the goal of a tuberculosis-free Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME); Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Director, SKIMS; Principles […]
Police arrests man running heroin supply racket online in Udhampur
Jammu: Police on Wednesday busted a heroin supply network that operated online with the arrest of a peddler in Udhampur district, officials said. During a routine checking at Jakheni, a police team intercepted the accused identified as Arif Hussain, a resident of Doda, and recovered heroin from his possession, they said. Preliminary investigation revealed that […]
Police search bookshops in Poonch for 25 banned books
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out searches at bookshops across Poonch district to seize the 25 books banned by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration in the Union Territory. “Acting on directions regarding the forfeiture of 25 books identified for promoting false narratives and secessionism, police conducted searches of bookshops across the district”, […]
Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stringing of conductor under RDSS, shutdown of 33KV Khanda Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Khanda shall remain off while power supply to Chattergam, Magraypora, Suthsoo, Gowherpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 08:00 AM […]
Committee on Subordinate Legislation meets in Srinagar
Discusses fair land compensation, rehabilitation and mutations SRINAGAR: The Committee on Subordinate Legislation Wednesday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to examine and review the rules and regulations framed by the Revenue Department. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman, Hasnain Masoodi and attended by members including Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Shabir Ahmad […]
79th Independence Day”: Full Dress Rehearsals Inspire patriotic fervor
Div Com hoists National Flag at Bakshi Stadium, takes Salute at March Past SRINAGAR: In a vibrant display of patriotism and unity, full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations unfolded Wednesday across Kashmir. The rehearsals held at all district headquarters marked the culmination of weeks of preparation, offering a glimpse into the grand […]
MoHA- GoI invites applications for posts of AD-Disaster Management
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, invites applications for filing of posts of Assistant Director (Disaster Management) in Disaster Management Division on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The particulars of the post, eligibility criteria, conditions etc can be accessed on the official website of Ministry of Home Affairs https://www.mha.gov.in/en/notifications/vacancies.
Cultural Unit Srinagar holds anti-drug awareness programmes
SRINAGAR: Cultural Unit Srinagar of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), in collaboration with the district administration Srinagar, Wednesday organised a series of anti-drug awareness programmes under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan. The first programme was held at Government Higher Secondary School Palapora, Srinagar and was presided over by Principal, Nighat Parveen. Cultural […]
Nowpora Payeen residents demand safe potable water
Locals allege decade-long delay in water supply scheme By: Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: The residents of Nowpora Payeen in Litter Tehsil of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the non-availability of safe drinking water in the area, alleging that the water they receive through pipelines is contaminated and unfit for consumption. According to […]