CS maps out modern makeover plan for schools to achieve excellence in education
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to review the status of school education across the Union Territory, with a special focus on improving learning outcomes and implementation of different schemes aiming upgradation of the education system across J&K. The meeting besides ACS, School Education Department was attended by MD, Samagra Shiksha; […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance of Samagra Shiksha
Stresses on proper utilisation of funds, maintaining quality of works SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo chaired a meeting here today to review the performance of Samagra Shiksha. The meeting was attended by Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Bhawani Rakhwal; Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N Itoo; […]
Fire Engulfs Masjid Shareef at Batpora Zukura; F&ES on Job
Srinagar: A devastating fire broke out at Masjid Shareef in Batpora area of Zukura on Sunday, engulfing the upper portion of the religious structure. An official told news agency JKNS, “The fire erupted inside the Masjid Shareef and quickly spread to its upper section. Fire & Emergency Services, along with locals, launched a prompt response […]
Omar Abdullah Slams ‘Operational Chaos’ After IndiGo Flight Diverted to Jaipur
New Delhi: A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night, sparking sharp criticism from the CM over what he described as ‘operational chaos’ at Delhi airport. Taking to X late at night, Abdullah vented his frustration over the experience. “Delhi airport is a bloody […]
JKRLM engages OMPLIS, Kudumbashree NRO to bolster institutional support
CS takes stock of proposals put forth by these national organizations JAMMU: In a significant stride towards strengthening the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting with representatives of renowned national organizations, Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (NRO) and Organisation for Management of Poverty and Livelihood Improvement […]
Kulgam, Shopian admins directed to assess hailstorm damages
Govt to provide compensation of affected families: Sakeena Itoo SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent hailstorm which severely impacted orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian districts. The Minister said that this weather calamity […]
Seven hardcore criminals arrested in Samba, weapons seized
Jammu: Seven alleged hardcore criminals were arrested and sharp-edged weapons were seized in Samba district on Saturday, police said. The criminals were roaming in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) when they were intercepted and arrested by police near AIIMS Vijaypur, a police spokesman said. He identified the arrested accused as Yaqoob Ali alias “Yuka”, Ismail […]
Three drug peddlers held with 22 gm heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur
Jammu: Three alleged drug smugglers including two residents of Delhi were arrested along with 22 grams of heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur district on Saturday, police said. Another drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in the district, a police spokesperson said. Three […]
Moderate quake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes JK
Srinagar: A moderate-intensity earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan shook Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said and added there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. A 5.8-magnitude quake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, with the epicentre at a longitude of 71.20 degrees east and a latitude of 36.10 […]
Police attaches vehicle used in Terror activities under UAPA
Srinagar: Police in Budgam attached a vehicle belonging to a known terrorist associate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, a police spokesman said Saturday. The seized vehicle, an Innova bearing Registration No. JK01AT-7604, Engine No. EG4HJ17B4979, and Chassis No. MD626EG40J1H49448, was linked to a terror module and in possession of Mudasir Ahmad Rather, […]