Rajasthan man dies after hit by oil tanker in Qazigund
Qazigund: A man died after being hit by oil-tanker in Nussu-Badragund area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. An official said that a speedy tanker hit the man near Nussu-Badragund Tuesday and he died on the spot. He identified him as Rahul Kumar son of Mahinder Kumar of Rajasthan. Meanwhile, police have […]
Sopore man suffers heart attack soon after returning from Hajj
Sopore: A 70-year old man suffered a massive cardiac arrest in Sopore locality of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district soon after he returned from the Haj pilgrimage after which he was shifted to JVC hospital Bemina wherefrom he was taken to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment. An official said that Ghulam Mohammed Gojree of Hygam Sopore […]
Jammu organisation holds anti-Pak protest
Jammu: Activists of an organisation on Tuesday held a protest here against Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Six terrorists were killed by security forces along the Line of Control and the hinterland in Poonch district in the past two days. The activists of ‘Mission Statehood’, whose demand is the restoration of statehood […]
47-year-old man comes under sand mound in Handwara, dies
Handwara: A 47-year-old man died after coming under a sand mound in Rajwar area in Handwara of north Kashmir’s Kupwara districton Tuesday afternoon, officials said. They said that a man identified as Ghulam Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Hassan Mir, resident of Chaki Sarmarg was alongwith several other labourers when a sand mound caved in […]
DC Kupwara reviews arrangements for Independence Day celebration
Asks officers to ensure foolproof arrangements
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Tuesday convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements being put in place by different departments for smooth celebration of Independence Day 2023 in the district. The meeting discussed threadbare various issues with regard to smooth conduct of the National event. The DC received feedback […]
DC Anantnag welcomes Ist batch of Hajis in district
ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid extended a warm welcome to the first batch of Hajis from the district who successfully performed the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The annual hajj pilgrimage is a significant religious journey for Muslims, and completing it is considered a momentary achievement for Muslims as it is […]
Pulwama-Pampore road lying in dilapidated condition, locals seek repairs
Pulwama: The main Pulwama-Pampore road via Kakapora in south Kashmir is lying in dilapidated condition, locals alleged Tuesday. The locals from different areas residing along this vital stretch said the road is one of the important roads in south Kashmir connecting hundreds of villages with Pulwama town, National Highway and other vital areas. They said […]
DC Srinagar Chairs NCORD meeting
Emphasises on strengthening intelligence network to crack hotspots of drugs
SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Committee of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was Tuesday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad at Conference Hall of DC Office Complex in order to discuss the comprehensive strategy to counter the menace of drug abuse in Srinagar. The DC reviewed the implementation of the […]
First batch of Hajj Pilgrims arrives in Kashmir
Div Com Kashmir, DIG Central & DC Budgam receive them at Srinagar Airport
BUDGAM: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Tuesday received the first batch of 316 Hajj Pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport on their return from Saudi Arabia. The Div Com was accompanied by DIG Central Kashmir, Sujit Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo; SSP Budgam Al- Tahir Gillani; ADDC, Dr Akramullah Tak; Executive Officer […]
DDC Chairperson Ganderbal inaugurates H&WC at Lar
Urges locals to avail benefit of services at centre
GANDERBAL: The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq Tuesday inaugurated the first of its kind Ayush Health and Wellness Center (H&WC) at Lar Ganderbal. While dedicating the institution to the public, the DDC Chairperson said that the AYUSH system of medicine has been traditionally used for healthcare through centuries. She said that the […]
