Javid Dar reviews functioning of education department in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and key challenges facing the Education Department in district Baramulla and Rafiabad. The meeting was attended by the Director School Education Kashmir, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla, District […]
Govt proposes overhaul of Revenue Subordinate Service
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday unveiled a draft notification proposing a major restructuring of the Revenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2009, officials said. An official said the move follows the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, necessitating a redistribution of sanctioned strength under […]
Sakeena Itoo expresses grief over death of college student at Udhampur
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of Anjali Choudhary, a 4th semester student of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu, who lost her life in a road accident near Udhampur this morning. The unfortunate incident occurred when the […]
Drivers step in to repair pothole-ridden Kulgam–Katrsoo road
Allege official apathy, demand repair of road Kulgam: In a striking example of public initiative amid official inaction, local drivers in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have taken it upon themselves to repair potholes along the vital Kulgam–Katrsoo road, a stretch that had long been a source of distress for commuters. The road, which connects several […]
Awareness programme on Anti-Ragging Laws held at GDC Ganderbal
Srinagar: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, successfully organized an awareness programme on Anti-Ragging Laws and Complaint Mechanisms on 16 April 2026 in the college conference hall. The programme was moderated by Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, Head of the Department of Urdu and NSS Programme Officer, who ensured […]
Inculcate moral values, nurture holistic growth: Minister Javed Rana tells students
MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Thursday advocated the significance of inculcating high moral values and nurturing holistic growth among the students in shaping a brighter future for the nation. The Minister, while participating in the annual day celebrations at IDPS Mendhar, underscored the vital role […]
Notorious forest smuggler detained under PSA
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag detained a notorious forest smuggler under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA), a police spokesman said Thursday. The accused, identified as Adil Ahmad Padder alias “Pushpa” son of Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Padder, a resident of Larnoo, has been detained following the issuance of a detention order by the District Magistrate […]
Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan:Police arrests 13 drug peddlers, contraband substances recovered
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive under the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan”, Police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the valley, leading to arrest of thirteen drug peddlers, and recovery of a significant quantity of contraband substances, a police spokesman said Thursday. In Anantnag, acting on specific information, a police party […]
Police seizes 14 vehicles for illegal extraction, transportation of minerals
Srinagar: Police seized 14 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in various parts of valley, a police spokesman said Thursday. In Awantipora, acting on information regarding illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Lethpora along the river Jhelum, a police team apprehended the persons involved in the unlawful activity. All the accused […]
Ashok Koul highlights Ambedkar’s enduring legacy of social justice, equality
BJP pays rich tributes to Dr. BR Ambedkar in Srinagar Srinagar: Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar while addressing a seminar held at Amar Singh Club in Srinagar, a statement issued by the party said. J&K BJP State General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, J&K BJP State […]