Pedestrian dies after hit by car in Anantnag
Anantnag: A pedestrian died after being hit by a car ain Paibugh area of Anantnag on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that the pedestrian was injured after being hit a car near Paibugh Mattan. “He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead,” he said. He has been […]
CS for carrying out QC before declaring villages as Model category under SBM

SRINAGAR: With the Independence Day coming close by, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta, Friday took review of the districts which were lagging behind in declaration of their villages as ‘Model Category’ under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Grameen. The Government is aspiring to declare the whole UT as the ODF+ by 15th of August […]
Unable to rebuild rain-damaged house, Samba family living in undergound bunker
Samba/Jammu: With guns falling silent along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir over the last two years, thousands of bunkers built for border residents were rendered useless. But for Samba resident Karnail Chand, one such structure has proved to be a blessing in disguise. Sixty-three-year-old Chand, hailing from Nanga village near the International Border […]
Director Libraries reviews arrangements for Independence Day celebrations
SRINAGAR: A meeting of the officers and officials of the Department of Libraries & Research was convened under the chairmanship of Director, Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi here Friday to finalize the arrangements for celebration of Independence Day – 2023 by the Department. The Deputy Director Libraries & Research Kashmir, Assistant Director Libraries & Research […]
Police foil woman’s suicide attempt in Sopore
Sopore: A women was prevented from committing suicide in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday evening. An official said that the women was spotted by cops attempting to jump into river Jhelum at bypass bridge in Sopore. “After noticing her movement as doubtful cops rushed towards her and foiled her suicidal attempt”, […]
Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign gains momentum in Kupwara
Mega Tiranga Rally witnesses overwhelming response, participation
KUPWARA: The ‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign under the resounding theme of ‘Mitti Ko Naman, Veero Ka Vandan’ has gained momentum in frontier District Kupwara as a Mega Tiranga rally was held Friday at famous tourist destination Bangus. The rally was flagged-off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan at Chota Bungus Meadow as a […]
Conjunctivitis Outbreak: ADDC B’la chairs meeting, discusses Action Plan
BARAMULLA: In view of a sudden surge in conjunctivitis cases (pink eyes) in Baramulla district, the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf Friday convened a meeting of all concerned officers to discuss the action plan for mitigating the outbreak. During the meeting, a threadbare discussion was held on the subject wherein a […]
Commemorating 76 Years of Independence
DLSA Srinagar, GHSS Mujgund organise Grand Painting Competition
SRINAGAR: As a radiant tribute to the magnificent 76 years of India’s Independence, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority and in collaboration with the Govt. Hr. Secondary School Mujgund, Srinagar orchestrated a vibrant Painting Competition that epitomized the spirit of artistic expression and patriotism. The event […]
‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’: DC Bandipora flaggs-off Mega Tiranga Rally from Mini Secretariat
BANDIPORA: In continuation to ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav’, a Mega Tiranga Rally was Friday flagged-off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad from the premises of Mini Secretariat Bandipora to SK Sports Stadium. The DC also administered Panch Pran pledge to the participants before flagging […]
Lt Guv condoles with family of Madan Das Devi
MAHARASHTRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday met the family members of Late Madan Das Devi at their residence in Solapur. He paid tributes to Madan Das Devi and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. “Paid tributes to Pujya Shri Madan Das Devi Ji at his paternal house in Karmala, Solapur. He tirelessly worked […]