As heatwave persists in Jammu, summer vacation announced for schools in region
Jammu: As the weatherman predicted the continuation of a heatwave in the Jammu region for the next seven days, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday announced a 46-day summer vacation from June 1 for the government and recognised private schools in the Jammu division’s summer zone. Jammu on Monday recorded a high of 43 […]
Doctors warn of heatstroke risks as temperatures soar, advise precautions
Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting unabated, health officials are insisting that people should be careful and prevent the incidence of heatstroke. The heatstroke occurs when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by high heat and humidity, leading to a rapid rise in body temperature. Symptoms of heatstroke include dizziness, confusion, rapid heartbeat, headache, […]
Two hybrid terrorists held for attack on tourists in Pahalgam: Police
âProperties of two âterror handlersâ attached in Baramullaâ Srinagar: Security forces in Anantnag district have arrested two âhybrid terroristsâ for the attack in Pahalgam earlier this month in which a tourist couple was injured while properties of two âterror handlersâ were attached in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said on Tuesday. Those arrested […]
Contractors having âseparatist relativesâ canât be barred from govt tenders: J&K High Court
Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled in favour of contractors previously delisted for being relatives of militants and separatists, allowing them to participate in the tendering process, âThe Hinduâ reported on Tuesday. The court quashed an order from the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, issued on March […]
HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties
Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed an FIR after a settlement between the parties in a case of sexual harassment of a woman pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) by her male wing commander a few years ago. An FIR No. 0036/2021 dated 11.02.2021 had been registered with the Police […]
Dr Mir Mushtaq receives WHO Award for outstanding services in tobacco control in Kashmir
Becomes the first doctor to receive such an award from UT of J&K SRINAGAR: Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious World Health Organisation (WHO) Award for his outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Kashmir Division. This significant recognition marks Dr Mushtaq as the first doctor in the […]
KU announces admissions for 4-year B Tech for session 2024
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced admissions for its 4-year B Tech programmes for the academic session 2024 at the Institute of Technology (IoT), Zakura Campus. The programmes for admission include Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME). Candidates interested in applying must have passed […]
Mercury hovers above 30°C in much of Kashmir; Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C
Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting, Qazigund, the gateway town of the Valley recorded the highest-ever day temperature during the month of May while Pahalgam and Kokernag endured the second warmest day in the last 23 and 22 years respectively. Quoting a meteorological department official here, GNS reported that the maximum temperature in Qazigund scaled […]
J&K Hajj 2024: Final batch departs, 273 pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia
Srinagar: The final batch of 273 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departed from Srinagar International Airport on Monday, marking the conclusion of the Hajj departures for 2024. The first return flight from Saudi Arabia is scheduled for June 22, an official said. A senior officer of the J&K Hajj Committee told the news agency […]
J&K govt inks pact with IIM Jammu for driving governance transformation
Initiative will accelerate growth, development: Chief Secretary Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmirâs Planning, Development and Monitoring Department on Monday signed a MoU with IIM Jammu to establish the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG). The CITaG is envisioned to catalyse positive change and foster innovation in governance practices through cutting-edge research, education and […]
