Divorce case: SC directs Omar Abdullah, wife to sit together, resolve dispute
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal Abdullah to sit together and make an effort to resolve their matrimonial disputes. The top court was hearing a plea filed by the National Conference leader for divorce. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Baramulla, Srinagar
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla and Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Forest checkpost NHW Gantamulla Payeen, intercepted one person. During search, 50 grams of contraband Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. […]
BJP spokesman, MLA call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Surjit Singh Slathia, Member of Legislative Assembly, Samba, Wednesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and projected various issues of public importance of his constituency. Later, Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, an official spokesman said.
ECI launches first of its kind training program for BLAs
JAMMU: In a first, ECI launches training sessions for the Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to strengthen grassroots participation by political parties with around 280 BLAs of 10 recognised political parties from Bihar taking part in the 2-day training programme. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the training of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from […]
Shopian residents demand upgradation of fire and emergency infrastructure
Shopian: The residents of Shopian district have raised concerns over the inadequacy of fire and emergency services, urging the administration to enhance the district’s infrastructure. The residents of the Shopian distric said that currently, there are only two fire and emergency stations in the district — one in Shopian town and the other in Zainapora […]
Crackdown on Drug Network: Raid conducted in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti
Samba: In a renewed effort to tackle drug trafficking, police conducted an early morning raid in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti, under the jurisdiction of Bari Brahmana in District Samba. The operation, led by SDPO Bari Brahmana and SHO, was aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals involved in the local drug network and assailants responsible for […]
Hajj flights to start from May 4, last batch of pilgrims to leave on May 15
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today directed all the concerned Departments and agencies to work in synergy for making the Hajj-2025 a hassle free and seamless experience for the intending pilgrims. Chairing a high level meeting to review the arrangements made for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner issued a slew of […]
Man allegedly dies of medical negligence at CD hospital, investigation taken up: Official
Srinagar: A 44-year-old man from Dalgate area of Srinagar allegedly died of medical negligence at Chest Disease (CD) hospital while the officials said that investigation has been taken up to ascertain the facts in this regard. The family members alleged that Rafiq Ahmad, a resident of Dalgate area complained of chest pain on Wednesday morning […]
Lt Guv attends ‘Himachal Diwas’ celebrations at Raj Bhawan
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended the celebration of ‘Himachal Diwas’, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. Security personnel, students and the people of Himachal Pradesh living in J&K UT were the special invitees for the evening. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh […]
Conference on preserving local languages, cultural heritage through NEP 2020 held
Bandipora : One-day conference on Preserving Local Languages and Cultural Heritage with respect to National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, was organized Tuesday by CEO Bandipora at the Auditorium of GHSS Bandipora. The event brought together educators, policymakers and experts to deliberate on the transformative vision of NEP 2020 and its implications for government schools in […]