Nation bows in gratitude to families of martyrs: LoP Sunil Sharma
Mumbai: Sunil Sharma, Jammu & Kashmir BJP General Secretary and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, participated as the Chief Guest in a tribute programme organized by the Deep Kamal Foundation at Bandra, Mumbai, on the occasion of Balidan Diwas of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. The event was held at a historically significant […]
Paddy fields cracked, farmers distressed in Hassanpora Anantnag due to water shortage
Locals blame R&B construction for blocked irrigation; seek urgent intervention Anantnag: The paddy fields of Hassanpora in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district lie dry and cracked, with farmers staring at the risk of losing their entire crop season due to the absence of irrigation water. The locals allege that the water supply was blocked following ongoing […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers in Sopore, Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Sopore and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. In Sopore, one individual identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Mir son of Abdul Khaliq Mir resident of Chijhama Rafiabad, was arrested along with contraband substance during a checkpoint at Lalad near Bridge. In another operation […]
Deputy CM reviews Mission YUVA, emphasizes expanded collaboration
SRINAGAR: A high level review meeting of Mission YUVA, the flagship youth entrepreneurship initiative of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, was held Monday under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; Administrative Secretary, Skill Development Department, Rajeev Ranjan; Secretary, Information Technology Department, […]
CS for time-bound upgradation of services at SKIMS, Soura
Reviews institute’s functioning, plans for future expansion SRINAGAR: In a high-level meeting convened Monday, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo had a comprehensive review of functioning of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. Present in the meeting were Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME); Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD); Director, SKIMS; Principal, SKIMS Medical College; […]
Pahalgam attack: NIA arrests two men for harbouring terrorists
Srinagar: In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday. According to the NIA, the two men — Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill […]
CM Omar unveils new marriage hall at Ganderbal
Lays foundation stone for a key bridge in the district GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed Community Marriage Hall and laid the foundation stone for a 50-meter span steel trussed girder bridge in Ganderbal. He dedicated the Community Marriage Hall at Duderhama, Ganderbal to the public which has been constructed at […]
Sakeena Itoo holds public darbar at Panchan Pathri, Kulgam
Says destination to be developed, promoted as Tourist destination KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday held a massive public darbar at Panchan Pathri Hum Pathri area of Kulgam district to listen and address the developmental issues and needs of locals there. The public darbar witnessed overwhelming participation […]
Rana visits Imambaras, assesses Muharram arrangements
SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday conducted an extensive visit to Shia-dominated areas in Srinagar to review the arrangements being put in place for peaceful and smooth conduct of Muharram processions. Accompanied by MLA Zadibal, Tanveer Sadiq and senior officers from various departments, Rana visited […]
CS for framing strategic plan to ease traffic congestion in Sgr, Jmu cities
SRINAGAR: A pivotal meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu & Srinagar was convened Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo. The committee undertook a comprehensive review of the existing traffic challenges and proposed advanced strategies to enhance urban mobility, streamline logistics and improve road safety in both cities. […]
