CM pays tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on birth anniversary
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader, social reformer, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dr. Ambedkar’s lifelong struggle for social justice, equality and the upliftment of marginalized […]
Advisor Wani visits bereaved Kupwara family
Assures help for repatriation of mortal remains from Saudi Arabia KUPWARA: On the directions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani Monday visited the residence of Bilal Manzoor, a resident of Sogam in Lolab, who recently passed away after a brief illness while working in Saudi Arabia. Advisor Wani […]
Man’s Body found near Degree College Poonch
Poonch: The dead body of a man was recovered on Monday near Degree College in Poonch town, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Masroof Hussain, son of Farooq Hussain, a resident of Allapir. According to initial reports, the body was found within the jurisdiction of Police Station Poonch in Tehsil Haveli of district […]
Iran took ‘principled stand’, resolution cannot happen overnight: Mehbooba Mufti on peace talks
Srinagar, Apr 12 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the talks between Iran and the United States have not failed as it would take time to resolve their problems, and asserted that Tehran had taken a principled stand. “I do not think the dialogue has failed. It is a complicated matter for which […]
Man ferrying cow, calves missing after getting assaulted in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) A 25-year-old man was reported missing on Sunday after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of unidentified assailants and is believed to have fallen into a stream in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Arun Gupta, visited […]
Div Com chairs MDC Meeting on Traffic Management
Emphasizes on effective decongestion measures SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, Saturday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management to review ongoing initiatives and assess measures for streamlining traffic flow and reducing congestion across Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City […]
Tractor drivers stage protest in Pulwama against ban on manual sand extraction
Pulwama: A protest sit-in was staged by tractor drivers in the Wahibugh area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday against the ban on extraction of sand and gravel from the Romshi Nallah using tractors. Dozens of tractor operators assembled along the roadside, raising slogans and demanding immediate revocation of the restrictions, which they said […]
Prof. (Dr.) Syeda Afshana Warns Students against ‘Brain Rot’
Urges Meaningful Use of Technology Bandipora: Prof. (Dr.) Syeda Afshana from the Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir, Saturday addressed students and faculty at PM Shiri Government Secondary School Laharwalpora, Bandipora, on the theme of media literacy and responsible technology use. Highlighting the growing concern of “brain rot” caused by excessive and unproductive […]
Ladakh secures distinct Aadhaar identity, ‘JK’ tag removed
Leh: Nearly seven years after being carved out as a separate Union territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, Ladakh has finally secured a distinct identity in Aadhaar records, with the ‘Jammu and Kashmir’ label now replaced with ‘Ladakh’. The development, addressing a long-pending public demand, was carried out following the […]
‘Prolonged delay’ in JK statehood restoration unacceptable: Congress
Srinagar: The Congress on Saturday termed the “prolonged delay” in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as unacceptable and said the party would continue its fight to safeguard people’s rights. The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) held a review meeting at its office here, attended by coordinators and district presidents from across Kashmir. […]