FIR against Mehbooba Mufti for ‘violation’ of poll code
Iltija Mufti calls it ‘intimidation’ Srinagar: Election authorities in Kashmir have registered an FIR against former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct, officials said on Wednesday while as, Mufti’s daughter and a star campaigner in just concluded elections, Iltija Mufti termed the registration of an FIR […]
17 points identified for urgent repairs along Jmu-Sgr national highway
Banihal: At least 17 vulnerable points have been identified for urgent repairs along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, with a focus on the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, a senior official said on Wednesday. A high-level team of officers on Tuesday inspected the 270-km national highway to identify the bottlenecks […]
GMC Jammu constitutes committee to probe nursing staff, resident doctors’ confrontation
Jammu: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has constituted a committee headed by the chairman disciplinary committee to look into the matter of alleged confrontation between nursing staff and resident doctors working in the emergency section. “The GMC administration has taken the incident seriously and has constituted a committee headed by the Chairman disciplinary committee who […]
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
“Properties of two “terror handlers” attached in Baramulla” Srinagar: Security forces in Anantnag district have arrested two “hybrid terrorists” for the attack in Pahalgam earlier this month in which a tourist couple was injured while properties of two “terror handlers” were attached in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said on Tuesday. Those arrested […]
Contractors having ‘separatist relatives’ can’t 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, ‘The Hindu’ 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 […]
