Calling out inequality is the key: Tarigami on Int’l Women’s Day
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Monday said that while celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, calling out inequality is the key. Amid the challenging times, the perfect way to celebrate the day is to remind everybody that all men and women are equal and can work […]
IGP Kmr urges womenfolk to dial ERSS number 112 in case of emergency
Extends greetings on International Women’s Day
Srinagar: Today on the eve of International Women’s Day, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar has extended his greetings to all women of Kashmir valley particularly the women of Police Parivaar. IGP Kashmir has urged the people of Kashmir valley to pledge for ensuring the safety and respect of women so that they can move forward in […]
International Women’s Day: Police starts Women Safety Drive in Sgr
Srinagar: On the eve of International Women’s Day, SSP Srinagar Dr M. Haseeb Mughal started a women safety drive. He was accompanied by SP East Zone City Srinagar, SDPO Kothibagh, SHO Kothibagh and other officers of the District in reaching out to the public and pasting stickers in public transport to aware and educate the […]
University of Kashmir celebrates International Women’s Day
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir Monday organised several events, including a seminar and a webinar, to celebrate the International Women’s Day. At an impressive ceremony in VC Secretariat, Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad unveiled a poster of an awareness campaign on women’s health and hygiene. The day-long awareness campaign—organised by the Centre for Women’s Studies and […]
Green J&K Drive: PCCF inaugurates Sale of conifer plants
SRINAGAR: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HOFF, J&K, today, inaugurated the sale of Conifer plants to the general public at PC Depot, Srinagar. The plants are being made available to the people from quality planting stock available in forest nurseries. These plants will be planted by the people during the current spring season, […]
Four habitations of Kishtwar District connected with National electricity grid for the first time
DC inspects snow clearance on Sinthan Road
KISHTWAR: Four habitations of Pethgam, Bungam, Chinab Dindoo, Watsar of the mountainous sub division Chatroo of district Kishtwar were today electrified by connecting them with the National Electricity Grid. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma visited the villages and formally declared the villages electrified by lightening a bulb amid elated locals. He was accompanied by SDM […]
Army converts bus stand to ‘street library’ for children
Anantnag: In a novel initiative, the Army has converted a dilapidated bus stand in a village in south Kashmir into a ‘street library’ to help students of neighbouring areas to prepare for competitive exams and higher studies. The library which was set up in the last week of February by the 18 Rashtriya Rifles of […]
Apni Party committed to the welfare of the people: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR: Prominent Panchayat members and political activists from Handwara constituency of district Kupwara on Sunday joined Apni Party at its office in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, a party spokesman said. The joining took place in presence of Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and other party leaders, said the spokesman. Welcoming the new entrants into the […]
People of J&K wish and pray for success of ceasefire agreement: Dr Farooq
UDHAMPUR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today stressed the need for a thaw in the relations between India and Pakistan, saying this will hugely benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Hostilities on borders bring only agonies and miseries to the dwellers, halt agriculture and economic activities, and impact the way of life of […]
NC condemns assault on journalists at Nowhatta
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Saturday condemned the thrashing of journalists by police at Jamia Masjid Nowhatta saying the impunity with which such attacks are taking place in Kashmir is ominous and reflective of the everyday reprisals faced by them in their line of duty. The reports of police action against two […]