After firing on Army vehicle, anti-terrorist operation continues near LoC in Rajouri
Jammu: Security forces on Thursday extended the cordon and search operation to new areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to flush out terrorists who opened fire on an Army vehicle the previous day, officials said. A fresh operation was also launched in Dayalachak near […]
Three people injured as thunderstorm struck Chandoosa, Baramulla
Baramulla: Three people were injured after a thunderstorm hit Chandoosa village in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday late night. Officials said that strong winds, lightning and thunderstorm struck the area, causing injuries to three individuals. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where their condition is said to be stable. Jammu and Kashmir has […]
Combating Drug Menace: Distt Admin Kulgam organizes Orientation program for religious leaders
Religious leaders play vital role in raising awareness & combating drug menace: DC KULGAM: Under Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign, the District Administration Kulgam organized an orientation programme on combating drug menace for religious leaders here at conference hall of mini-secretariat Kulgam under the theme ‘Khushall Kulgam.’ The programme was attended by ADC, Viqar Ahmad Giri; […]
Elderly man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Khrew Pampore
Srinagar: An elderly man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama district on Thursday. An official said that a person aged about 60 years was found hanging on a Walnut Tree at BadiDalloKhrew. He said that man was taken to hospital by authorities for legal medico formalities. Meanwhile, police […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Damidola crossing intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag. During search, 10.47 kilogram of Poppy Straw like contraband substance concealed in the said bag […]
DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for holy month of Ramadan
All Departments directed to ensure availability of essential services, supplies; stresses intensified market checking SRINAGAR: In the wake of forthcoming holy month of Ramadan, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Thursday chaired a meeting at DC Office Complex here in order to take review of the preparations/ arrangements being made by […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL
Emphasises added transparency, efficiency in medicine distribution across J&K JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL). The meeting was attended by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. […]
Fighting Extinction: Rana calls for innovative measures to protect endangered species
Directs for population estimation of rare species in Pir Panjal POONCH: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, impressed upon the officers of Wildlife department to undertake innovative conservation measures for protection of rare and endangered species, that have been recently spotted in the Pir Panjal region. He issued these directions during his […]
Javed Rana reviews functioning of Jal Shakti, Forest departments in Pir Panjal
POONCH: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, emphasised efficient service delivery and timely implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Pir Panjal region. He made these remarks during his visit to the region conducted to asses the progress on developmental activities including JJM in Pir Panjal region. […]
Delegations call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: A delegation of elected public representatives from Reasi led by Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday. The delegation comprises of Saraf Singh Nag, Chairman, District Development Council Reasi; Baldev Raj Sharma and Kuldeep Raj Dubey- Members of Legislative Assembly, submitted a memorandum of demands pertaining to […]