Sakeena Itoo engages daily with scores of public delegations, individuals at Civil Secretariat
Initiative reflects Omar govt’s proactive administration, people-first policies JAMMU: In her continued efforts towards ensuring transparent governance and prompt grievance redressal of public centric issues, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, is engaging with scores of public delegations, individuals on daily basis at Civil Secretariat. The initiative has drawn […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews traffic regulations across J&K
Emphasises enhanced safety of college, school going students JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the existing traffic regulations for enhanced safety and security of school and college going students of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional […]
DISHA meeting: MP Mian Altaf reviews progress of developmental projects in Rajouri
RAJOURI: Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here at Dak Bungalow to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and development works in the district. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma briefed the MP about the status of the ongoing developmental initiatives across different sectors. The […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance worth lakhs from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting on a specific information, a police party alongwith Executive Magistrate Kulgam raided the suspected spot at village Arreh near Islamia Hanfia Institute and apprehended one person. During search, 471 […]
8.23 lakh trained in fire safety in JK since August 2022: Govt
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) has given training in fire prevention, protection and first aid firefighting to 8.23 lakh persons under the ‘Har Ghar Fire Fighter’ programme. Between August 2022 and March 2025, the department conducted 7,551 public awareness programmes, covering 3,949 educational and 1,057 health institutions and 2,555 other […]
J&K Yateem Foundation bids farewell to nine Baitul Hilal Scholars
Srinagar: The J&K Yateem Foundation organized a farewell ceremony for nine Baitul Hilal scholars who spent 4 to 13 years under the care of the orphanage, Baitul Hilal Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. The event, presided over by Mohammad Ahsan Rather chairman J&K Yateem Foundation.Er. Muddasir Ahmad, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kashmir Polytechnic […]
New Waqf law an assault on rights of Muslim minority: Tarigami
Srinagar: CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act is an assault on the rights of the Muslim minority community. “During the party Congress in Madurai, delegates from across the country, including those with deep associations with the faith, writers and people who have dedicated their lives to political and social […]
Omar, Mehbooba urge Centre to intervene after Saudi Arabia ‘cancels’ 52K Hajj slots
Srinagar: Ruling and Opposition parties have come together to voice their concern after the reported cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots by Saudi Arabia for Indian pilgrims and urged the central government to take up the matter with their leadership. “The reported cancellation of Hajj slots for over 52,000 Indian pilgrims, many of whom have already […]
Machail Mata temple reopens for pilgrims after winter in Kishtwar
Jammu: The revered shrine of Shree Machail Mata in Kishtwar district has been reopened for pilgrims after winter, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season, officials said on Monday. The temple was thrown open on the occasion of Baisakhi on Sunday with Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar reviewing the arrangements for the annual pilgrimage, […]
One killed, 10 injured as mini truck falls into ditch in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: A 75-year-old woman was killed and 10 of her relatives were injured after a mini-load carrier fell into a ditch in Ramban district early Monday, police said. The members of the extended family belonging to the Bakerwal nomadic community were heading for Kashmir from Teryath village in Rajouri district as part of their bi-annual […]