11 Decentralized Waste Water Treatment Systems proposed in Jammu Division: Javid Rana
Rs 571.38 cr DPR for strengthening of Ravi Canal, distributaries submitted to CWC JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, informed the House that several measures are being taken up to address the pollution and other environmental concerns affecting the Chenab and Ravi rivers in Jammu region. The Minister was replying to a question […]
Army personnel injured in firing incident along LoC
Jammu: An Army personnel was on Wednesday injured in a firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said. The soldier was manning a forward post in Kalsiyan area of Nowshera sector when he was hit by a bullet from across the border, they said. The injured soldier was given first […]
PDP MLA Waheed Parra raises issue of ban on JK outfits in Assembly
Jammu: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member Wahid Para on Wednesday raised in the assembly the issue of ban on two Jammu and Kashmir-based groups, seeking its revocation. The Centre on Tuesday banned two Jammu and Kashmir-based groups –Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen — for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) […]
Police organizes debate competition on ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’
Srinagar: In a concerted effort to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and its impact on society, Police in Handwara organized a debate competition on the theme “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Handwara, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who eloquently expressed […]
Lt Guv attends ‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ at Sendhwa, Jehanabad
Extends his hearty greetings and best wishes for a brighter future of all JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ at Sendhwa, Jehanabad in Bihar on Tuesday. Holi in Jehanabad is celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm. The Lieutenant Governor extended his greetings and best wishes for a brighter future of all. In […]
Govt to examine possibility of establishing General Hospital in GB Pant building: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed the House that the Government will examine the possibilities of establishing a General Hospital in the existing building of GB Pant, Sonawar. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Ahsan Pardesi in the Legislative Assembly. The Minister informed the House […]
IGP Kashmir chairs security review meeting at PCR Kashmir
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all range DIGs, District SSPs, SO to IGP Kashmir, JDP ZPHQ, SP PC Srinagar, and other senior officers, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that the meeting began […]
Police arrested four drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that in Awantipora, a police team at a checkpoint established at Kadlabal Pampore, intercepted a vehicle (Swift) bearing registration number JK01AU-2964 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Wani son […]
Govt High School Manchama Tral faces space crunch, students suffer
Work on new building going on at snail’s pace, allege locals Pulwama: Govt High School Manchama in Tral area of Pulwama district is operating from a three roomed structure due to which both students and teachers are facing huge problems. Locals from the area said that school lacks basic infrastructure due to which the students […]
Nizam-ud-din Bhat raises concern over Wular Lake’s deterioration
Calls for immediate action Bandipora: MLA Bandipora Nizam-ud-din Bhat has expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s replies to his questions in the Legislative Assembly regarding the conservation of Wular Lake. The government established the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) to oversee the lake’s protection but effective measures were not implemented in previous years, leading to […]