Surgeons from outside states learn advanced laparoscopic hernia surgery at GMC
Srinagar: Surgeons from various parts of the country underwent specialized training in laparoscopic hernia procedures at SMHS Srinagar. Following the training, surgeons expressed confidence in their ability to perform such surgeries effortlessly. Prof Dr Iqbal Saleem Mir, Head of the Department of Surgery at GMC & SMHS Hospital, said that GMC Srinagar, particularly SMHS Hospital, […]
CS takes review of harnessing of hydropower potential in JK
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday looked into the harnessing of the hydropower potential of the UT going on through different agencies here besides going into different aspects of Rehabilitation & Resettlement plan framed for the Project Affected Families (PAFs). The meetings were attended by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti Department; Principal Secretary, Forests; […]
Notorious drug peddler arrested under PSA in Reasi
Jammu: A 33-year-old notorious drug peddler was arrested under the Public Safety Act in Reasi district on Thursday, police said. The drug peddler named Amzad Hussain alias Kaki of Chack Bhagtha was arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and has been sent to the Sub-Jail in Reasi, said a police officer. Hussain allegedly engaged […]
DC Bandipora undertakes extensive tour of Aloosa Tehsil
Inspects CHC Ashtangoo, WSS Aloosa BANDIPORA: To enhance administrative oversight and ensure the efficient delivery of public services, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Thursday conducted an extensive tour across various areas of tehsil Aloosa. During the tour, the DC paid a visit to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Ashtangoo. He inspected […]
Major security breach in LS, two persons enter House
Open smoke canisters, two protest outside parliament, five detained New Delhi: In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the […]
Opposition members raise security concerns
New Delhi: The home ministry was on Wednesday asked to launch a security review of Parliament as members of opposition at an all-party meeting demanded a through probe into the incident of two persons jumping into the Lok Sabha chamber and also sought action against BJP MP Prathap Simha who felicitated their passes. The communication […]
Prepare comprehensive five-year plan to reduce distance of schools: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the officials to prepare a comprehensive five-year plan to reduce the distance of schools for the children in the union territory. The lieutenant governor passed the directions at a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the PM SHRI Schools (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in […]
Parliament clears bill to repeal 76 outdated, obsolete laws
New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal 76 redundant and obsolete laws with the government saying the move is part of its continuing efforts to improve the ease of living and doing business. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 was cleared in the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. Lok Sabha had […]
Kashmir continues to reel under sub-zero temperatures
Srinagar experiences coldest night Srinagar: Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season as Kashmir continued to reel under cold wave-like conditions with the mercury staying several degrees below the freezing point across the valley last night, officials said on Wednesday. The city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius — down from […]
Anand Marriage Act implemented in JK
Act gives statutory recognition to Sikh marriage, rituals Jammu: Detailed rules were framed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for registration of marriages under Anand Marriage Act, which provides statutory recognition to marriage rituals of Sikhs, fulfilling their long-standing demand to not have to solemnise their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act. Jammu and Kashmir […]
