Police seizes huge quantity of illicit timber, accused arrested
Srinagar: Police in Budgam have seized a huge quantity of illicit timber and arrested an accused person involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said on Friday. In a handout issued here, the spokesman said the police Station Khag received information that one person Abdul Hamid Shera son of Mohammad Hussain Shera resident […]
Police arrests 10 persons, seizes 10 vehicles for illegal extraction of minerals
SRINAGAR: Police in Ganderbal have arrested 10 persons and seized 10 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said on Friday. The police handout reads that on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar, special team of Police was constituted under the supervision of DySP headquarter Ganderbal and SDPO Kangan, […]
SE JPDCL Jammu notifies power shutdown schedule
JAMMU: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL O&M Circle Kathua has notified the power shutdown schedule for Janglote, PHE and adjoining areas. As per the notification the power supply will remain affected on September 10 and 11 from 7am to 12noon. The power supply to Nagri, Airma Morh and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 10 […]
Apart from traders, end user of plastic shall be fined: Div Com Kashmir
End User to pay fine of Rs 100 during September, Rs 200 October, Rs 300 November
SRINAGAR: To enforce complete ban on single use plastic (SUP) in Valley, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole convened meeting of Deputy Commissioners and Division Level officers of related departments to intensify action against SUP by people. On the occasion, Div Com reviewed the action taken by concerned Departments and DCs following the […]
Lt Guv flags off fleet of boats, shikaras from Zero Bridge to Ganderbal
Move aimed to commemorate the Urs of Syed Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari (RA)
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday flagged off a fleet of boats and shikaras carrying devotees and artists from Zero Bridge to Ganderbal to commemorate the Urs of Sufi saint Syed Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari (RA). The Lt Governor expressed hope that the occasion would further strengthen the bonds of goodwill and brotherhood. Let us remind ourselves […]
Workshop on ‘Science in Kashmiri Fiction’ culminates at CUK
Ganderbal: The three-day National workshop on ‘Science in Kashmiri Fiction’ organized by the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, culminated at varsity’s Tulmulla campus here on Thursday. Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, Director SCOPE and Dean School of Media studies, Prof. Shahid Rasool, former Dean and head, Department of […]
Gameraj Tral residents demand macadamisation of road
Pulwama: The residents of Gameraj area in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday demanded macadamisation of their road. The residents said that main road connecting the area with Tral town has not been macadamised since last several years and it is in dilapidated condition adding to the sufferings of people. “Minor link […]
KU welcomes freshers- Students are University’s lifeline, most-valuable asset: VC
Srinagar: In a first major initiative conceived to introduce the Kashmir University administration and all its units offering student-centric services to the freshers, the University of Kashmir on Thursday organised a mega welcome meet-cum-orientation programme. Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, the architect of the event organised by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW), inaugurated the programme […]
JK reports 67 fresh covid-19 cases, no death
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 67 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that ten cases were reported from Jammu division and 57 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 478562. Among the cases, 173817 are from Jammu […]
Bollywood Actor Sanjay Khan meets Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Renowned Bollywood Actor and Film-maker, Sanjay Khan Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan. The veteran actor discussed with the Lt Governor about the promotion of film related activities in Jammu & Kashmir. The Lt Governor observed that the UT Government is taking effective measures to create a vibrant film […]
