Fire breaks out in two commercial buildings in Srinagar
Srinagar: Two commercial buildings caught fire in the posh Rajbagh area of the city and no one was injured, Fire and Emergency Services officials said on Tuesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control, they said. “A fire broke out in a commercial building in Rajbagh area this […]
PDD employee dies of electrocuted in Sopore
Srinagar: An employee of the Power department died of electrocution in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday. An official said that Farooq Ahmad Magloo of Boniyar received an electric shock while performing his duty at Jamia Qadeem Sopore, news agency Kashmir Scroll reported. He was immediately taken to Sub-district Hospital Sopore where […]
2 drug peddlers held in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said at a checkpoint at Kashka Mohalla Soibugh, two persons carrying nylon bags were arrested after 27.100 kgs of poppy straw were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mohammad Shafi […]
Fire engulfs forest areas of Kathua, Rajouri
Jammu: The forest areas in Kathua and Rajouri districts have been engulfed by fire, causing significant damage to forest wealth, officials on Tuesday said. The officials said the fire started in Dhara Dogano area of Basholi belt in Kathua district and soon spread to nearby regions. The Forest Department officials and local residents launched an […]
CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to review progress on the utilization of funds released after the passing of Vote on Account (VoA) for 2024-25 besides assessing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) implementation in Jammu and Kashmir. Dulloo took stock of the works being uploaded by each department on […]
KPDCL serves notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing
1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months, Rs 27.74 cr fine imposed against violators SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal power usage, failing which permanent disconnections with the recovery of the unaccounted energy consumed shall be effected including registration of FIRs, under the Electricity Act. […]
Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani & Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (R.A): Div Com to Officers
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of Mela Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla Ganderbal and other districts including Kulgam, Anantnag and Kupwara. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara and Anantnag; the Director of Tourism; […]
IGNOU starts admission process for July 2024 session
Srinagar: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for its various academic programs for the July 2024 admission cycle. The process started on May 15, introducing several new academic programs, including M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Geography, MA in Journalism and Electronic Media (MAJEM), MA in Journalism and Digital Media (MAJDM), […]
Hallmarking and HUID: Protecting consumers this wedding season
By: Mohd Younus Bhat Indian weddings are unique and colourful celebrations. From the multiple henna designs on the bride’s hands to the roaring beats of the drums, a variety of cuisines & traditional music define different cultures. Above all, every part of an Indian wedding is filled with meaning and joy. Families come together for […]
Statistical Analysis in Indian Political Campaigns
By: Dr Rizwan Yousuf Statistics serves as a powerful tool for political parties in India, enabling them to analyse data, understand voter preferences, and make informed decisions throughout the campaign cycle. By leveraging statistical methods and techniques, parties can craft targeted messages, allocate resources strategically, and maximize their electoral prospects in a dynamic and competitive […]
