Court convicts man of killing his wife in Budgam
Srinagar: A fast track court on Saturday convicted a man of murdering his wife 12 years ago in Budgam district. The court of Additional Sessions Judge (fast track), Budgam, held Mushtaq Ahmad Pandith alias Bilal guilty of murdering his wife Sameera Jan in May 2011 in their matrimonial house in Budgam district’s Kralpora. “Even though […]
Six terrorists killed in two encounters in JK
Srinagar/Jammu: Six terrorists, five in an overnight encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district and one in Rajouri, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Friday. Five LeT terrorists holed up at several locations in Kulgam village were killed in an overnight encounter, police said. “The bodies of the slain terrorists have […]
‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’: Lt Guv announces 5 marla land to 17K PMAY (G) landless tribals
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the administration will provide 5 marla land to the 17,000 PMAY (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries. Addressing the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’ celebration at the Convention Centre, Jammu, the Lt Gv said that the iconic week event is dedicated to the memory of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, brave […]
In a first, all polling booths in assembly constituency managed by women: EC
New Delhi: For the first time in the country’s electoral history, all polling booths in an assembly constituency were managed by all-women teams, the Election Commission (EC) said on Friday. The panel was referring to the 201 booths in Raipur (North), where polling was held in the second phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly elections. This […]
Use of AI for creating deepfakes a concern: PM Modi
Says media must educate people
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the use of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes saying this can lead to a big crisis, as he urged the media to spread awareness about its misuse and impact to educate people. Addressing the media at BJP’s ‘Diwali Milan’ programme at the party’s headquarters here, he […]
Review of suspension cases: Govt sets-up committees headed by CS
Srinagar: The government on Friday constituted two high-level committees headed by chief secretary for periodic review of suspension cases of officers of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Services and Jammu & Kashmir Police Services. Headed by CS, the panel constituted for review of suspension cases of JKAS officers comprises Administrative Secretary Home Department, Administrative Secretary […]
Wheat sowing down 5 pc so far in ongoing rabi season at 86 lakh hectares: Govt Data
New Delhi: Area under coverage for wheat has fallen 5 per cent to 86.02 lakh hectares so far in the ongoing rabi (winter-sown) season, according to the agriculture ministry data. The sowing area of wheat stood at 91.02 lakh hectares in the same period last year. “About 86.02 lakh hectares area coverage has been reported […]
Road mishaps: Azad urges admin, police to enforce safety measures
Jammu: Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad urged the administration and police on Friday to enforce safety measures for preventing road accidents. His remarks came after visiting the site in Doda district where a passenger bus fell into a gorge, killing 39 people and injuring 19. The bus skidded off the road and […]
SC launches monthly newsletter to showcase operations, achievements
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has launched a monthly newsletter to showcase its ongoing operations and achievements and offer an insight into the workings of the court. Announcing the publication of the inaugural issue, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said within the pages of “Supreme Court Chronicle”, one can find glimpses of the Court’s storied history, […]
Kashmir to host 3rd Khelo India women’s judo tournament
Event to be held in January 2024
Srinagar: As part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (SAI) and the Judo Federation of India, Kashmir is set to host the third edition of the Khelo India North Zone Women’s Judo League and Ranking Tournament. Scheduled to kick off on January 18, 2024, and conclude on the 21st of […]
