Ladakh to host maiden 2-day Astro festival
Leh: A two-day Astro festival is being held in the Union Territory of Ladakh later this week, providing attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cosmos, an official said on Wednesday. The maiden festival, being organised by the Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, will be held at University […]
VDG member shoots himself dead in Samba
Samba/Jammu: A 47-year-old Village Defence Guard (VDG) allegedly shoot himself dead in Samba district on Wednesday, officials said. Omkar Nath used his own muzzle loading gun to end his life inside his house at Nichla village in Ghagwal district, the officials said. They said Nath’s family rushed to his room on hearing the gunshot and […]
Blending Industry with Ecology: Khyber Cement hosts ‘Lavender Day in Srinagar’
Srinagar: Khyber Cement celebrated Lavender Day with a deep-rooted belief that industrial progress must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Held amidst the fertile lavender fields around its factory, the event was a vibrant gathering that reflected the brand’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and community enrichment in Kashmir. Set against the backdrop of […]
CS pushes forward J&K’s IT revolution with BISAG-N
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess progress on various digital initiatives spearheaded by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) across the government departments. The meeting besides the Administrative Heads was attended by DG, Planning; Commissioner, State Taxes; Director, Employment; MD, JKTDC; CEO, JaKeGA; IT […]
Committee on Public Undertakings reviews functioning of JKSPDC
Chairman stresses tapping power potential, timely commissioning of projects SRINAGAR: The Committee on Public Undertakings of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Tuesday held a review meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to examine audit paras related to the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC). The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman, […]
Div Com visits ICCC, HMT
Directs operationalization of Command Centre SRINAGAR: With the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra approaching, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Tuesday visited the Integrated Command & Control Center (ICCC) at HMT to assess functioning of the centre for hassle-free Yatra. During the visit, he informed that all designated officials from the relevant departments were […]
SANJY-2025: DC Srinagar, SMC Commissioner visit Yatra Transit Camp Pantha Chowk
Take onsite stock of arrangements for seamless conduct of annual pilgrimage SRINAGAR: In connection with the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2025, Deputy Commissioner(DC)Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb undertook a visit to Yatra Transit Camp, Pantha Chowk here on Tuesday. The visit was focused on ensuring robust arrangements for the […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party during a routine naka checking at Parray Mohalla Haigam, Tarzoo intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK11B-0112 driven by Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, son of Abdul Kabeer Bhat, resident of […]
Police busts illegal sale of Petroleum products in Awantipora
18,797 liters of petroleum seized, case registered Srinagar: Acting on credible information about the illegal trade of petroleum products, Police in Awantipora launched a swift and coordinated crackdown on the illegal sale and unauthorized storage of petroleum products in various parts of Pampore town, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that multiple locations were […]
AIDS victims deserve compassion, not condemnation: Sakeena Itoo
Flags off mobile ICTC Vans of J&K AIDS Control Society at Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, flagged off Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) Vans of Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) here Tuesday. The initiative was aimed to strengthen the healthcare outreach and […]
