Anantnag police arrests husband-wife duo for drug supply offences
Srinagar: Husband and wife duo was arrested for drug supply offences and contraband substance was recovered from their possession. A police spokesman said that a checkpoint was established near Arwani Crossing and a husband-wife duo identified as Farooq Ahmad Bhat and his wife Haseena residents of Hyder colony Sopore was arrested. Police recovered charas from […]
Azad asked leaders to pull up their sleeves
Jammu: Leader of opposition in Rajaya Sabha and AICC General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad today held series of interactive sessions with the senior leaders and party functionaries of different parts of Jammu province. Azad who is on a three days tour of Jammu to have series of meetings with the party leadership of different constituencies […]
Kumar reviews development, security scenario in Doda
DODA, JULY 20: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar visited Doda to review the progress on major development projects besides taking stock of the security scenario in the district. The Advisor convened a meeting with the district officers of various departments to review the project-wise status of all ongoing development projects. DGP, Dilbag Singh, ADGP […]
Two percent decline in tobacco consumption in JK: Atal Dullo
Attends sensitization workshop under National Tobacco Control Programme
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today said tobacco consumption has become the world’s leading single agent of death even though it is preventable. He said that consumption of tobacco in our society is not a traditional practice rather it is an addiction. “As far as our State is concerned […]
78204 grievances dealt with during Governor’s Rule
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Since the imposition of Governor’s Rule, during 20th June 2018–19 July 2019, the Grievance Cell (including Governor’s Secretariat) received 78784 complaints/grievances of which 78204 have been dealt with/forwarded to the concerned quarters for timely redressal while as 580 complaints/grievances are under process. Similarly, on the directions of Governor, all Advisors to the […]
Kifayat Rizvi appointed Honorary Gen Secy IRCS, JK Branch
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Former Commissioner-Secretary, Syed Kifayat Hussain Rizvi has been appointed as Honorary General Secretary to J&K State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society. An order to this effect was issued by the Governor, S P Malik here, who is the President of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K State Branch. As per the order, […]
‘5 new model residential schools to come up for ST students’
Secy Tribal Affairs reviews status, takes stock of progress on Tribal Research Institute Khimber
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Secretary, Cooperatives and Tribal Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat, today convened a meeting to review the status of five newly sanctioned Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for Scheduled Tribe students. The meeting was attended by General Manager JKPCC Kushal Chand, Chief Engineer, R&B, Sami Arif Yasri, officials from J&K Housing Board, Tribal Affairs […]
Secy RDD reviews RDD projects in Kashmir, Ladakh Division
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda today chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of programmes of RDD and Panchayati Raj. The meeting was attended by Director Rural Development, Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar, Director Panchayats, Muhammad Nazir Sheikh, Chief Operating Officer, Himayat, Kapil Sharma, Mission Director, Umeed, […]
WPL: Sunshine qualify for Quarter Final
Sopore, July 19: In the ongoing Wular Premier, Mudasir Abaas showed a brilliant all round performance and helped his team to beat RPCC Wathoora by 54 runs today here at Sheikhul Alam Sports Ground Tarzoo Sopore. Bating first, Sunshine scored 149 for the loss of nine wickets. Mudasir Javaid and Tajamul made 20 runs each. […]
Rather concerned over battered roads in Charar -e- Sharief
Srinagar, July 19: Senior NC leader and former Finance Minister, Ab Rahim Rather on Friday said the internal roads in Charar e Sharief Assembly Constituency are in a dilapidated condition and hence not traffic worthy at all. “The public in the area is suffering badly on this account. The locals living in the area have […]
