Medium danger avalanche warning issued
Jammu, Feb 20: On the basis of information received from SASE, Medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for Baramulla, Gulmarg, Furkian-Z Gali and Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar for next 24 hours. Meanwhile, low danger warning has been issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar Udhampur, Anantnag, Kulgam, Badgam, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal Kargil and Leh Districts, Bandipora-Kanzalwan-Gurez […]
Militants attack near Air Force station in Pulwama
Pulwama, Feb 20: Suspected militants attacked a vehicle of Defence Security Corps (DSC) in Malangpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Sources said that militants fired few gunshots at the DSC vehicle at Malangpora near the Air Force station Awantipora. The guards retaliated by firing several shots, leading to a brief exchange of […]
Cop among 4 held for drug peddling
Jammu, Feb 20: Four alleged drug peddlers, including a police constable, were arrested in separate operations along with heroin and other contraband here, a senior police officer said today. Head Constable Fida Hussain, a resident of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, was arrested during vehicle checking at Gandhi Nagar after 600 grams of heroin, worth lakhs […]
Altaf Bukhari announces rechristening varsity as Tawi Cluster University
JCU hosts maiden Cultural, Literary Fest
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: The Government today rechristened Jammu Cluster University as Tawi Cluster University as the renaming was announced by the Minister for Education and Pro Chancellor of the Varsity, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari here at the inaugural function of varsity’s maiden 4-day cultural festival cum contest. The mega event- YuvTarang and the renaming coincides […]
3-day JK Literary & Cultural Festival to take off on Feb 21: Aziz Hajini
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: J&K Academy of Art, Culture &Languages (JKAACL) is organizing a 3-Day Jammu and Kashmir Literary and Cultural Festival from tomorrow to coincide with the International Mother Tongue Day. This was informed by Secretary Academy Aziz Hajini during a Press conference, here today. Hajini said that the festival will celebrate and showcase the […]
IGP Kashmir visits North Kashmir
Stresses upon enforcement of rule of law and working for public good
Srinagar, February 20: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Swayam Prakash Pani today visited North Kashmir’s Baramulla and Sopore districts and held darbars with Jawans and officers in these districts. During the darbar, the IGP Kashmir underlined the need for application of due procedure of law and ensure that people are taken on board in policing […]
JKBOSE launches online knowledge network hub
Govt to reintroduce board exam for class 11: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said that the government has decided to reintroduce board exams for class 11 from the current session. He also revealed that the education regulatory mechanism would be strengthened to keep check on the functioning of private educational institutions within Jammu and Kashmir and those […]
Abdul Haq meets Kashmiri students in Chandigarh University
Asks them to act as ambassadors to remove negative stereotypes against Kashmir; Safety, Security of Students responsibility of Govt
CHANDIGARH, FEBURARY 20: On the directions of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Minister for Rural Development Panchayat Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Khan today met J&K students in Chandigarh University Chandigarh to get the firsthand account of the issues being faced by the students outside their state. The Minister was accompanied by Pro-Chancellor of the […]
Efforts underway to ensure JK’s holistic development: Dy CM
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that efforts are afoot to ensure holistic development of the state so that the people are provided with quality basic facilities of living. He said necessary mechanism has already been put in place to ensure time bound execution of various developmental initiatives. The Deputy […]
Priya Sethi emphasizes on developing sporting excellence among younger generation
Asks sportspersons from other states to act as peace ambassadors for J&K
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Minister of State for Education, Tourism and Culture, Priya Sethi today emphasized on encouraging youth participation in sports to channelize their energies in a right direction besides strengthening state’s position in sports excellence. The Minister stated this while addressing the gathering at the 2nd Federation Cup organized by Youth Talent Search Federation […]
