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 […]
IGNOU starts admission process for July 2024 session
Srinagar: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for its various academic programs for the July 2024 admission cycle. The process started on May 15, introducing several new academic programs, including M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Geography, MA in Journalism and Electronic Media (MAJEM), MA in Journalism and Digital Media (MAJDM), […]
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 […]
Vikramjit Singh reviews status of industrial units in J&K
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, today chaired a review meeting with General Managers of all District Industries Centres (DICs) regarding the status of industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Directors Industries and Commerce, Joint Director Industries, Chief Accounts Officer, Assistant Directors of the I&C Department besides […]
DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2024 preparations at Baltal
GANDERBAL: In a concerted effort to ensure the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024 via Baltal route, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today visited Baltal and convened a comprehensive meeting with key officers. During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held regarding the progress of works pertaining to various departments, including […]
IRCS J&K conducts series of health, humanitarian services
JAMMU: Indian Red Cross Society J&K, in continuation of its humanitarian services and fostering community health and resilience, conducted a series of activities here today. In response to the ongoing heat wave affecting the division, IRCS, J&K has flagged off a comprehensive Shabeel Seva initiative aimed at providing relief to students and the general public. […]
Sagar commends people for active participation in general elections
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Monday thanked people for voting in large numbers in the three Parliamentary seats of Baramulla, Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri. Sagar said the impressive turn out in the just concluded elections has again shown that people of J&K have embraced democracy and reasserted their […]
DGP sanctions Rs 5.91 Crore as Special Welfare /ex-gratia relief
Srinagar: Continuing with its efforts to provide financial succour to the families of the Police personnel who have passed away while in service, the Director General of Police, J&K, R.R Swain has sanctioned rupees 5.53 crore as Special Welfare Relief and rupees 38 lakh as ex-gratia relief in favour of dependents/legal heirs of martyred/deceased Police […]
Residents of Chamkote Karnah block NH701 in anguish over water crisis
Karnah: Residents of the Chamkote area in Karnah staged a significant protest on Sunday, blocking the Tanghdar-Teetwal NH701 road for hours in response to a severe drinking water shortage that has plagued the community for several days. Men, women, and children gathered on the highway to express their frustration and demand immediate action from the […]
Bangladeshi national held near LoC in Jammu
Jammu: A Bangladeshi national appearing to be mentally challenged was detained in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor sub-division here, officials said on Sunday. An army patrol party saw the person, who seemed to be a vagrant, at Lower Kot Maira in Khour area on Saturday and […]
