DMRRR organises mock exercises on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Anantnag, Kulgam
SRINAGAR: Intensifying efforts towards addressing the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) hazard in Jammu & Kashmir, mock exercises on GLOF disaster scenario were organized by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR) under the chairpersonship of Principal Secretary, DMRRR, Chandraker Bharti, in Anantnag and Kulgam districts having high risk Glacial Lakes. These […]
Mission Director JJM asks district project units to expedite creation of Dashboards
SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Friday convened a review meeting regarding working of District Project Management Units (DPMUs) of J&K through virtual mode. The meeting was attended by Technical Advisor Kashmir and Jammu along with Technical Officers and I/C DPMUs. The Mission Director was informed that creation of IDs for […]
KU extends last date for Admissions-2025 upto 10th July
Srinagar: In view of the numerous requests received from aspirants, the University of Kashmir (KU) has extended the last date for submission of online applications for admission to various PG, Integrated UG-PG programs, B.Tech, as well as for other courses offered at the Kupwara Campus, a KU spokesman said Friday. The new deadline for applying […]
Poll code violation case against PDP leader Para dismissed
Srinagar: A court here on Friday dismissed a case related to Model Code of Conduct violation by PDP leader and MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra during parliamentary elections in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district last year. Dismissing the case, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Awantipora, Muneer Ahmad Bhat said that following the principles of law laid down by the […]
Money debited by private bank without authorisation, alleged businessman
Srinagar: A Kashmir-based businessman has alleged that Rs 2 lakh was withdrawn from his HDFC Bank account without authorisation and transferred to the account of a judicial magistrate in Tamil Nadu, prompting questions over procedural lapses by the private bank. Irfan Ahmad Bhat, managing director of Modern Sweets and Confectioners, claimed the amount was debited […]
Bhalla calls for restoration of J&K’s statehood
Says ‘people deserve same rights and privileges’ Jammu: Asserting the prolonged delay in restoring statehood is a grave injustice fostering a sense of alienation in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Friday said that a full-fledged state is essential to address the unique socio-economic, cultural and political aspirations of the diverse region. Bhalla, […]
Search for terrorists in Kishtwar enters day 3, cordon strengthened
Jammu: A search operation by security forces to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Kishtwar district entered the third day on Friday, with additional deployment made in the area to reinforce the cordon, officials said. The operation follows an encounter that broke out between the terrorists and the security forces in the […]
Div Com, IGP, DC, SSP Sgr, join Muharram procession at Lal Chowk
Serve water to mourners Srinagar: With a symbolic gesture of unity and service, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Inspector General of Police ((IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdhi, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Akshay Labroo, and SSP Srinagar Dr Sundeep Chakarvourti on Friday joined the traditional 8th Muharram procession at Lal Chowk Srinagar, where they served […]
Five lakh homeless people in JK to get permanent shelter: Union Minister Chouhan
Srinagar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the central government has identified around five lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir who do not have permanent homes and efforts are being made to provide them housing under a government scheme. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the minister said the Prime Minister has […]
ICAI President, others call on Lt Guv in Sgr
SRINAGAR: CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, an official spokesman said. Later, Master Amaan Khan, a young National-level Wushu player also met Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the 12-year-old athlete hailing from Baramulla on winning the Bronze medal at […]
