Manasbal will soon be among popular tourist destinations in Kashmir: CS
Ganderbal: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday said that to promote local economy, Manasbal festival was organised here and Manasbal will soon be among the popular tourist destinations in the Valley. Talking to reporters on the side-lines of the festival, Mehta as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that […]
No Kashmiri Pandit working under PMDP resigned in protest against killing of a KP in Valley: MHA
28 migrant workers killed by militants since 2017 in J&K'
Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that no Kashmiri Pandit, working under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), has resigned in the Kashmir Valley following the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit. In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, MoS Home Nityanand Rai, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer […]
Minor boy’s body recovered from rivulet in Poonch
Poonch: Body of a 10-year-old boy from Arai Peeran village of Mandi tehsil was recovered from Mandi rivulet on Tuesday. The boy slipped into the water-body yesterday while washing hands and was taken away by strong water currents after which locals and police launched a search operation which continued till Tuesday morning. Officials said that […]
BJP leader narrowly escapes after truck hits car, 3 injured
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP vice-president and former minister Sham Lal Sharma narrowly escaped after his vehicle was hit by a truck on the outskirts of Jammu city on Monday, officials said. The incident took place on the Akhnoor-Poonch road. While Sharma escaped unhurt, three persons, including his assistant and driver sustained minor injuries, they […]
Nine cops among 21 rescued from flash floods
Jammu: Twenty-one persons, including nine policemen, were rescued from flash floods in Kathua and Poonch districts on Monday, officials said. Three trucks parked on the Mughal Road in Poonch got damaged due to shooting stones, they said. Acting on information about a dozen persons trapped in flash floods in Ujh river on Monday, a police […]
Sopore remains abuzz with Industrial Invitation Football Cup
SRINAGAR: The Industrial Invitation Football Cup jointly organised by Industrial Association Sopore and J&K Sports Council has commenced in North Kashmir’s Apple Town, Sopore. The Football cup is witnessing a huge turnout of players and spectators creating a huge impact in attracting youngsters to football. Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Joint Secretary J&K Sports Council presided over […]
Joint Director Information felicitates ace shooter Chain Singh
JAMMU: Joint Director Information Jammu, Sapna Kotwal, today felicitated ace shooter Chain Singh for his recent achievements here in her office chamber Jammu. Sapna Kotwal congratulated Chain Singh for winning Silver in 50M Rifle 3 positions team event at ISSF-World Cup in South Korea. The son of soil, Chain Singh, hails from the far flung […]
Committee headed by Pr Secy GAD to examine transfer policy of reserved category employees: LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that a committee headed by Principal Secretary GAD has been constituted to examine the long pending demand of transfer policy for reserved category employees. Office of J&K LG on its official Twitter, informed that the committee will examine all the aspects and submit a […]
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India
New Delhi, July 25: Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to Murmu in the Central Hall of Parliament. Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and Murmu arrived in Parliament in a ceremonial procession shortly before the swearing in commenced. […]
Drug peddler arrested in Handwara: Police
Srinagar: Police claimed to have arrested a drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession. “A Police party of Police Station Vilgam at a checkpoint established at Punzwa crossing intercepted one person in a suspicious condition who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully,” said a police spokesperson. “During […]
