SSR for upcoming Municipal Polls to start from Aug-01 at B’pora
DC Bandipora reviews arrangements
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed, who is also District Election Officer (DEO), Monday, chaired a meeting of officers to review the preparations for holding Special Summary Revision (SSR) of urban areas for the municipal polls in the district. The meeting was informed that the SSR shall start from the Ist of August […]
Yateem Foundation commemorates the 23rd Annual Day
Speakers call for the protection of public institutions, schooling with skill
Srinagar: The speakers at the 23rd Annual Day commemoration on the theme “Social Service: Beacon of Hope”, held at Tagore Hall Srinagar called for foolproof protection of the public institutions from grabbing by unscrupulous elements besides skill-based education, utilisation of the expertise of learned senior citizens and comprehensive contribution for the welfare of orphans, widows, […]
Man injured in bear attack in Sopore outskirts
Sopore: A man from north Kashmir’s Sopore was injured grievously after a wild bear attacked him near his home on Monday, officials said. They said that, A 38-year-old man was injured after a wild bear attacked him in Muqam Shaheed Mir area of Botingoo Sopore. The injured was immediately taken to nearby hospital where from […]
Free Mega Ayush Health camp at ISIM Pampore held
Srinagar: A free Mega Ayush Health Camp was organised by Directorate of Ayush at Islamic Scientific Model Institute (ISIM) Pampore on Monday, a statement issued by the Directorate of Ayush said. On this occasion a team of Doctors/Medical Experts deputed by District Nodal Officer, AYUSH Pulwama on the directions of Director AYUSH, had a free […]
DAK demands NEET-DM, MCh exam center in Kashmir
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday has demanded to set up National Eligibility cum Entrance test (NEET) center for DM/MCh courses in Kashmir. “That would bring relief to hundreds of aspiring candidates who are appearing for various super speciality courses,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said with no center in […]
Corruption charges against Sgr Dy Mayor
Govt appoints Secy H&UDD as inquiry officer to investigate allegations
Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has appointed Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department as inquiry officer to investigate the allegations of corruption against incumbent Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). “In terms of Section 34 of the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000, the sanction is hereby accorded to the appointment […]
HC quashes govt order to take over madrassas in Kishtwar
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed a government order to take over some madrassas in Kishtwar district, saying an official order issued last year cannot be universally applied to all such institutions in the Union Territory. Justice Sanjeev Kumar passed a three-page order last week after hearing a petition that challenged a July […]
DGP sanctions financial assistance for police personnel, martyr families

Srinagar: The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh sanctioned Welfare loan and relief of Rupees over 1.17 crore in favour of 95 Police officers and personnel of J&K Police to provide immediate financial assistance in order to meet their urgent requirements. He also sanctioned financial assistance of Rupees 2.20 lakh in favour of NoK […]
PRI representatives have vital role in creating targeted policies, welfare programsc: Advisor Bhatnagar

Visits Gurez, interacts with PRI representatives, locals
GUREZ: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Saturday visited Gurez subdivision of Bandipora district and interacted with DDC members, PRIs representatives including BDCs, Sarpanchs, Panchs as well as locals and took stock of various issues and demands raised by them related to the region. While interacting with them, Advisor Bhatnagar acknowledged their pivotal […]
Residents of old city Srinagar call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: A delegation of residents of Downtown Srinagar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Saturday. The delegation under the banner of Greater Srinagar Leadership submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor containing various public issues and demands for the welfare of the people. Later, the representatives of Gujjar and Bakerwal Youth Welfare […]