Islamic scholar, educationist Mufti Azhari passes away
Srinagar: Eminent Islamic scholar and educationist Mufti Abdul Gani Azhari passed away on Thursday. Mufti Azhari was also a former head of the Department of Arabic at the University of Kashmir. Several academics, politicians and others expressed their condolences on the demise of Prof. Abdul Ghani Al-Azhari. Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof Nilofer Khan in […]
Srinagar getting facelift for G20 meeting
Srinagar: With Srinagar likely to host some G20 meetings, the city is getting a massive makeover with government buildings being painted, roads beautified and unnecessary road dividers and debris removed, officials said on Thursday. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang Kundbarao Pole conducted an extensive tour of the city on Thursday in the run-up to the first […]
Mortar shell found in border village in Poonch
Jammu: Security forces detected and defused a 120-mm mortar shell in a border village in Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. Villagers informed the security forces about the shell lying in a field in Kalsian village near the LoC on Wednesday evening. Officials said it is a Pakistani shell that was fired during cross-border shelling […]
12 injured in road accidents in Kupwara, Anantnag
Srinagar: At least twelve persons were injured in two separate road mishaps in Kupwara and Anantnag districts on Thursday. Four persons suffered injuries after a car (JK09B-9125) driven by one Mushtaq Ahmad Hajam (36) collided with a deodar tree at Rantsinard Lolab, reported news agency GNS. The injured persons, identified as Mohammad Sarwar Hajam, Sajad […]
‘No helmet, no fuel’ rule enforced in Samba
Jammu, Jan 19: Authorities in Samba district on Thursday directed petrol pumps not to provide fuel to motorists who do not wear helmets, officials said. They have also been asked to install CCTVs at their premises and provide the footage to police, the officials said. “An order has been issued under section 144 CrPc that […]
Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits J&K
Jammu: An earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday but there was no loss of life or damage to property, officials said. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 12.4 pm, was the Doda area in the Jammu region, they said. The quake hit at a latitude of 33.21 degrees north […]
Woman’s suicide bid foiled in Sopore
Sopore: Locals on Thursday prevented a woman from committing suicide in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the woman was spotted by locals attempting to jump into the river Jhelum at Jamia bridge in Sopore. “After noticing her doubtful movements, locals rushed towards her and foiled […]
India aims to become key semiconductor supplier for world: Vaishnaw
Davos: Sensing a huge opportunity in the global semiconductor market, India has set in motion an ambitious plan to become a key supplier for the world with the government itself putting in USD 10 billion, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Speaking at a session on ‘Learning from semiconductor supply shocks’ at the World […]
Mobile, internet connectivity key to India’s robust financial inclusion: SBI chief
Davos: Robust mobile and internet connectivity has helped India in a big way to expand financial inclusion, while a diverse network of banking correspondents and micro ATMs has ensured last mile reach, SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara said on Thursday. Speaking at a session on ‘Financial inclusion beyond access’ during the World Economic Forum Annual […]
Suspected IED planted in tiffin box seized in Rajouri: Police
Rajouri/Jammu: A suspected improvised explosive device (IED), planted in a tiffin box, was seized in Rajouri district on Wednesday, a senior police official said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri, Mohammad Aslam said the object was found from an open field in the town’s Kheora locality in the afternoon. The area was immediately cordoned off. Bomb […]
