IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs
SRINAGAR: Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology department have recommended the cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during a surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted a surprise check of […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur
SRINAGAR: Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements put in place for the Counting of Vote for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat scheduled on June 4, 2024. He also took stock of the security measures being made in and around the counting centres. Additional Deputy […]
Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K
SRINAGAR: In a path-breaking initiative, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of an empowered committee for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in the Union Territory. This significant step underscores the government’s commitment to protecting public health and advancing tobacco […]
DC Sgr chairs PAC meeting for implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme
SRINAGAR: In order to review the implementation of the SMILE-beggary scheme in the District, a meeting of the Project Approval Committee (PAC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and […]
PoJK, a Nehruvian- Congress blunder: Rana
HOSHIARPUR: Describing Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) as a Nehrvian- Congress blunder, stemming out of strategic myopia, misplaced priority and appeasement in 1947, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said Parliament has made a firm resolve by adopting a unanimous Resolution in 1994 to get it back “PoJK was, is and will be ours and […]
Local beekeeper achieves milestone, boosts employment in Kashmir Village
Tangmarg: Shabir Ahmad Malla, a dedicated beekeeper from Chandibugh Kunzar, has made headlines by producing an impressive 40 quintals of local honey this year. Utilizing 850 beehives, each yielding approximately five kilograms of honey, Malla’s efforts have significantly increased his annual income and provided employment opportunities for 12 individuals in the community. Malla shared his […]
Revocation of Art 370 watershed moment in country’s history: Rana
DINANAGAR: Describing the revocation of Article 370 as a watershed moment in the history of the country, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the visionary bold decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has brought about positivity in the socio-political, economic and developmental landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. Rana said that the historic […]
History-sheeter arrested in Jammu with sharp-edged weapon
Jammu: Police here on Sunday arrested a history-sheeter and seized a sharp-edged weapon from him, officials said. Navjot Singh, a resident of Miran Sahib, was arrested from R S Pura following information that he was promoting criminal activities and brandishing a sharp-edged weapon, a police spokesperson said. He said Singh is a notorious criminal and […]
Serpentine queues seen in seen south Kashmir for voting
Shopian/Kulgam): In a remarkable display of resilience and commitment to democracy, the residents of villages that had long been deprived of polling due to separatist-sponsored boycott calls turned out in large numbers to cast ballots in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday. Braving scorching sun, people stood in serpentine queues and patiently […]
J-K: Grieving for loved ones, survivors of terror attacks come out to vote
Dhangri (Rajouri, J-K): “My sons accompanied me last time (2019) to vote. Today they are not with me,” says 51-year-old Bala, the pain of losing her two children in a terrorist attack last year writ large on her face. Bala’s sons – Deepak Sharma (24) and Prince Sharma (21) – were among seven civilians killed […]
