80 youth joined militants ranks in south Kashmir this year, say top security officers
Pulwama: Around 80 youth have joined various militant ranks this year in Southern districts of Kashmir alone while as seven out of eight new recruits were killed in separate encounters so far. This was disclosed by top officials of the security forces here Saturday. Addressing a joint press conference in Pulwama, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) […]
SIEs in J&K merged to form SCERT on NCERT pattern
PW(R&B) to have online management, monitoring, accounting system for real-time monitoring
Srinagar: The Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, gave approval to establishment of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) by merging State Institutes of Education Jammu and Kashmir. SCERT, being the apex academic authority of the UT, is mandated to assist and advice the government in […]
546 more test positive in J&K, Srinagar tops with 102 cases
Srinagar: The tally of Covid-19 effected people in Jammu and Kashmir reached 36377 on Saturday as 546 more tested positive for the disease – 332 from Kashmir and 214 from Jammu division, officials said here today. Out of 36377 infected people, 28020 have recovered till date, officials said, adding, 648 such patients were discharged from […]
Imam Hussain’s martyrdom reminds us of high principles of human dignity, morality: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on the occasion of Ashura, prayed for peace and prosperity in J&K and well-being of its people. In a message on the eve of Ashura, the Lt Governor said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions sacrificed their lives for upholding the values of truth, justice, and righteousness. He […]
Cyber fraudsters dupe Army officer of Rs 1.41 cr
Jammu: Army officer here was duped of Rs 1.41 crore by five people posing as Union Finance Ministry officials, the Crime Branch said on Saturday. The five-member gang of cyber fraudsters lured the officer into investing in a Canadian-based fund company with assured return of Rs 10 crore at the time of maturity 16 years […]
Consider probe by ACB in irregularities, corruption involving LAWDA: HC directs CS
Srinagar: The High Court has directed the Chief Secretary (J&K) to consider suggestions for a probe through Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) into irregularities and graft around the Dal pertaining to Lakes and Waterways Authority (LAWDA). The suggestions of (investigation) by (Committee of Experts-COE on Dal Lake) are required to be examined and urgent efforts taken, […]
BSF detects tunnel along India-Pak border in Jammu
New Delhi/Jammu: The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel, originating from Pakistan, just beneath the Indo-Pak international border fence in Jammu region, officials said on Saturday. The force has launched a major search operation in the area to look for other such hidden structures that aid infiltration even as it analyses the about […]
Bomb demolition practice suspended at Air Force station in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 29: Locals living around the Air Force Station Srinagar have been asked to stay alert and take all precautionary measures as the Air Force is conducting a massive demolition practice in coming days. The demolition practice of 100 to 120kg bomb was scheduled to take place on August 30 and September 06 between […]
College students’ mental health worst-hit by COVID lockdown: Study
New Delhi: A mental health study done on over 8,000 individuals found that college students were the most affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown. Conducted by YourDost, an online mental health platform, the study found that the second worst-affected segment of people was working professionals. They were not affected at the beginning […]
Several Muharram mourners injured
Srinagar: Several Muharram mourners were injured allegedly by pellets and tear smoke shells fired by police at Khomeini Chowk in the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday. Sources said that on Saturday, the 9th day of Muharram, some five hundred people took out a Muharram procession. “Once we reached Khomeini Chowk, police, without any warning, resorted […]
