State cannot prescribe conditions in tender that infringe upon constitutional guarantees: SC
New Delhi: The State cannot exercise its power to prescribe conditions in a tender in a manner that infringes upon constitutional guarantees, by closing the market to outsiders without a just cause, the Supreme Court said on Monday. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe made the observation while setting aside tenders issued […]
Delegation from PEMA foundation, Apni Party Chief call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation, led by its President Shri Tariq Dar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. The members of the delegation apprised the Lieutenant Governor on the endeavours of their foundation dedicated to cultural preservation, welfare of artisans and craftspeople, and promotion of Kashmir’s Geographical […]
Growth of JK directly linked to growth of its youth: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir government will provide an enabling atmosphere for the youth of the Union territory to grow into talented scholars and scientists. Addressing a function at a private educational institution here, the LG called upon the youth to chart their own paths and make […]
Craft City Srinagar set to reverberate with Artisan stories in October Fest
‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign to begin on Oct 11; celebrate living heritage, boost Brand ‘Soulful Kashmir’ SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is set to ignite a celebration of the region’s timeless artistry with the launch of ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign. This immersive series, a key pillar of brand’Soulful Kashmir’ promotion, invites general public to […]
Darjeeling: 23 killed as landslides rip through hills after torrential rains
Darjeeling (WB):At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said. According to reports compiled by the National […]
Pregnant bear rescued in 48-hour long operation in Kishtwar
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A pregnant black bear, weighing over 300 kgs, was rescued from a fast flowing mountain stream in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district early Sunday, officials said. The rescue operation by the officials of the wildlife protection department lasted 48 hours and the bear was later released in its natural habitat, the […]
NC president Farooq discharged from hospital after 1 week of treatment: Party leaders
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah (87) was discharged from a hospital here after nearly one week of hospitalisation as he was not keeping well, party leaders said on Sunday. “Farooq Sahib has been discharged from the hospital today. He has made satisfactory recovery,” a senior leader of the party said. The former Jammu and […]
Man nabbed for helping Pahalgam terrorists met them 4 times, handed them phone charger
Srinagar: Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, had met the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack four times and handed them an Android phone charger, a key evidence which ultimately led to his capture, officials here said on Sunday. Katari, 26, was arrested in […]
Chandigarh-based firm’s owner among 16 booked for frauds in Jammu
Jamm: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has registered five cases against 16 people for their alleged involvement in multi-crore job, visa, and document frauds and siphoning off large amounts of government funds, an officer said on Sunday. The accused include top executives of a Chandigarh-based company, some officials of the J-K government, and […]
Pregnant bear rescued in 48-hour long operation in J-K’s Kishtwar
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A pregnant black bear, weighing over 300 kgs, was rescued from a fast flowing mountain stream in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district early Sunday, officials said. The rescue operation by the officials of the wildlife protection department lasted 48 hours and the bear was later released in its natural habitat, the […]