MFF GMC Anantnag expresses resentment over ‘infringement of powers of Principal, Dean’
Srinagar: An emergency meeting of Medical Faculty Forum (MFF) Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag was held to discuss the news about the Government move to divert the administrative and academic powers of Principals of GMC Srinagar and Jammu to non Medico- Administrators/Personal Officers and administrative officers deputed in these colleges. “These measures will be detrimental […]
Hut gutted in overnight fire in Gulmarg
Srinagar: A hut was gutted in picturesque Gulmarg resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district overnight, officials said on Sunday. They said a hut belonging to Hotel Highland was fully damaged in the fire, the cause of which is being ascertained. There was no loss of life are injury reported in the incident as the fire […]
Snowfall in south Kashmir, parts of Jammu; MeT forecasts improvement in weather from tomorrow
Srinagar: Many areas of Kashmir Valley and Jammu region received fresh snowfall even as the weatherman forecast overall improvement from Monday till January 29, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 6.1mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway shut amid mudslides, shooting stones at many places
Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, was closed following mudslides and shooting stones at many places on the thoroughfare, officials said on Sunday. A traffic department official here told GNS that the highway was blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones at many places, mainly in Ramban […]
Haji Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Tangmarg passes away
Tangmarg: A veteran political personality and senior National Conference leader, Haji Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Qazipora Tangmarg passed away, Saturday afternoon, and was bid farewell by thousands who attended his funeral prayers at their ancestral graveyard situated at Qazipora. The demise was widely condoled by various social, religious and political organizations besides leaders including Sheikh […]
DGP sanctions meritorious scholarship for wards of serving Police personnel
Jammu: To boost the morale and instil competitiveness among the wards of serving Police personnel, Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh has sanctioned meritorious scholarship of over rupees 1.28 lakh in favour of 20 wards of serving police personnel, said a police spokesperson. “Vide PHQ Order No 235 of 2022, meritorious scholarship of rupees […]
5-day online research methodology workshop concludes at KU
Srinagar: An online workshop on research methodology concluded at the University of Kashmir on Saturday. The five-day workshop was organised by the varsity’s Shaikh-ul Aalam Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies (SACMS) in collaboration with Ibn Arabi Society Kashmir to help young scholars of Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines to enhance their research skills and broaden their […]
787 vaccinated, 4155 samples collected in Ramban
Enforcement teams realizes 26,400 fine from violators
RAMBAN: As per District Immunization Officer, Ramban, Dr, Suresh the Health Department on Saturday administered vaccination doses to 787 people including 305 children in the 15-17 years age group in the district. Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without […]
Indian Army organises motivational lecture for youth at Village Cherji
KISHTWAR: To contribute positively towards the future of youth in remote areas, Indian Army organised a motivational lecture for youth at Village Cherji, of Kishtwar District. The aim of the lecture was to facilitate youth of remote area of Kishtwar district, with the awareness of opportunities available to them after completion of 12th. Students from […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU: Superintending Engineer O&M Circle, Jammu JPDCL has informed that power supply to Marhole, Suhagpur and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 24 and 27 from 10 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Ashok Nagar, Gangyal and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 24 and 28 from 9 […]
