Under NHM, Govt ensuring free generic medicines, diagnostic tests to disadvantaged groups: H&ME Minister
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that under the National Health Mission it is ensuring free generic medicines and diagnostic tests to economically disadvantaged groups. Replying to a question of MLA Kuldeep Raj Dubey, Health and Medical Education Department Minister said that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has implemented initiatives to provide […]
Persistent traffic jams in Pulwama town cause widespread disruptions
Pulwama: The frequent traffic congestion in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town continues to trouble commuters, especially during the evening hours, as the town remains plagued by long and frustrating gridlocks, locals alleged Friday. Residents attribute the issue to a combination of factors, including the lack of designated parking spaces, poor traffic management, encroachments and widespread disregard […]
Mirwaiz placed under house arrest, barred from congregational Friday prayers
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday placed under house arrest and not allowed to offer the congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid here, officials said. Mirwaiz, who is Kashmir’s chief cleric, was kept in detention at his residence in Nigeen area of Srinagar, they said. He was scheduled to visit Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta locality […]
Police solves theft case in Ganderbal, stolen property recovered
Srinagar: In a significant breakthrough, police in Ganderbal successfully solved a theft case, apprehending five individuals and recovering stolen gold valued at lakhs of rupees, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that on Aug 12, 2024 police received a written complaint from Abdul Rehman Shah resident of Check Yangoora stating there in that during […]
CEO ERA reviews progress on World Bank funded JTFRP
Bid evaluation process for additional Gynae block at L.D. Hospital to conclude soon SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Officer, J&KERA/JTFRP, Muhammad Aijaz Asad, has asked the Project Implementation Unit to expedite the bid evaluation process for construction of additional Gynae block at Lal Ded hospital, Srinagar, being constructed under the World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery […]
Chief Justice visits DCC Ganderbal, assesses measures concerning court management, infrastructure
GANDERBAL: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority, Tashi Rabstan, today visited the District Court Complex, Ganderbal to take stock of measures concerning court management and infrastructure. Present on the occasion were Abdul Nasir, Principal District & Session Judge (Chairman District Legal Services Authority) Ganderbal, Jatin […]
Srinagar admin organizes awareness programmes on Drug de-addiction at Fakir Gujri
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, a series of awareness programmes on drug de-addiction was organized by District Administration Srinagar in collaboration with District Social Welfare Office at Fakir Gujri-A and Fakir Gujri-B. During the programme, the Resource persons highlighted the harmful effects of drugs on individuals, families, […]
DC inaugurates RRR Centre at MC Kupwara
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan inaugurated the much-awaited Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centre at the Municipal Council Office Kupwara. The inauguration marks a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and waste management in the district. DDC Member Sogam, Executive Officer MC Kupwara, President Traders Federation Kupwara, President Transport Association Kupwara and large […]
NIT Srinagar faculty secures prestigious ISRO RESPOND project funding
Srinagar: Dr. Majid Hussain, Assistant Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured funding from the prestigious RESPOND Programme of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for his research project titled “Modelling or experimental work related to interplanetary/planetary dust.” The project, approved by the Chairman of ISRO and the […]
Several injured in road mishap at Pampore
Srinagar: Several persons were injured in a road accident in Chandhara Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday afternoon. An official that an accident took place at Chandhara Pampore crossing on NHW-44 between a School van bearing registration number JK01-AF/9470 and Inova bearing registration number JK02DD/6767, resulting in injuries to several persons including […]