Seminar raises awareness on Hepatitis
SHOPIAN, JULY 30: A day long awareness programme was organized by the health department, district Shopian and District Surveillance Unit Shopian in collaboration with SBGM nursing college Arhama Shopian held here today. The programme was inaugurated by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Parvaiz Sajad Ganie. Among others the programme was attended by Chief Medical officer, […]
Hasrat Gadda’s book on Qadir Darwesh released
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today released a book Qadir Darwesh written by G R Hasrat Gadda at an impressive function held at central office Lal Mandi. The function was attended by several intellectuals, writers and cultural activists from different parts of the state. Speaking on the […]
44 dev projects worth Rs 411.69 cr near completion in Bandipora
BANDIPORA, JULY 30: Work is apace on 44 different developmental projects at an estimated cost of Rs 411.69 crore in Sumbal, Bandipora and Gurez constituencies of Bandipora district. These projects include 9 water supply schemes, 01 irrigation scheme, 13 roads, 5 bridges and 15 buildings besides one Grid Station at Putushai and electrification project of […]
MC Baramulla launches anti-encroachment drive
BARAMULLA, JULY 30: To ensure the hassle-free movement of commuters and the ambulances plying on the District Hospital road, Municipal Council (MC) Baramulla today launched an anti-encroachment drive during which many un-authorised structures and other occupant vendors were cleared from the road. A team of MC functionaries headed by Executive Officer Firdous Ahmad launched this […]
JKLF pays tributes to Maqbool Malik
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has paid rich tributes to Mohammad Maqbool Malik of Anantnag on his death day today. “While recalling the struggle and sacrifices of Malik, JKLF chairman Malik Muhammad Yasin said that he was a pious Muslim, a religious person and a passionate freedom fighter who stood for the cause of […]
J&K Bank wins 16th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament 2018 – Trophy
Governor witnesses the final event
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Governor N.N. Vohra witnessed the final match in the 16th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament 2018, organized by the Armed Police Headquarters at Tourist Reception Ground, Srinagar this evening. 34 teams from all over the State participated in this10 day Tournament. Governor witnessed the final match which was played between the […]
Fate of 40 lakh people in limbo after NRC publication
Guwahati, Jul 30 : Over 40 lakh people’s fate remains in limbo with the Centre today declining to comment on their citizenship status after their names were excluded from the final draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC). At a press conference here, Registrar General of India Sailesh announced that 2,89,83,677 people were found to […]
Secy Information reviews DIPR functioning; Takes stock of I-Day arrangements
Sarmad Hafeez calls for better coordination at various levels
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Secretary to Government, Information Department, Sarmad Hafeez reviewed the functioning of Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) at a meeting convened in his office chambers here today. Special Secretary Information, Narinder Singh Bali, Joint Director Information Headquarters, Saajid Yehaya Naqash, Joint Director Information Jammu, Naresh Kumar, Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad […]
UK Supreme Court backs ruling allowing vegetative state patients to die
London, Jul 30: In a landmark judgement, the UK Supreme Court today ruled that legal permission will no longer be required to end care for patients in a long-term permanent vegetative state. The ruling makes it easier to withdraw food and liquid to allow such patients to die when families and doctors are in agreement. […]
RS adjourned for the day due to Oppn protests over Assam NRC
New Delhi, Jul 30 : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day following an uproar by the opposition, especially the Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party over the publication of Assam’s National Register of Citizens. The Upper House witnessed three adjournmments earlier in the day due to the continued uproar over the issue before […]