On Navroz, leech therapists were back in business today
Srinagar: Every year on this day, hundreds of patients make a beeline to leech therapy centres here in the hope of getting rid of their long-time ailments. They undergo a procedure wherein leeches are released on a person’s body and the tiny predatory worms piercing his or her skin with their teeth and inserting anticoagulants […]
LG calls for sustainable management of forests to combat climate change
International Day of Forests
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday called upon the people for sustainable management of forests and the judicious use of resources to combat climate change and to ensure well-being of all. At an event held on the International Day of Forests by the Department of Forests, Ecology & Environment at Convention Centre, here, the LG […]
LG conducts on-site inspection, reviews ongoing work of Jhelum Riverfront
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing work of Jhelum Riverfront, Tuesday. The LG ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site, and laid emphasis on the timely completion of the project, an official press release informed. It said while enquiring about the facilities being made available […]
Hizbul Mujahideen OGW charge-sheeted in terrorism conspiracy case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed the first supplementary charge-sheet against an overground worker of the proscribed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit in the Jammu and Kashmir terrorism conspiracy case. “The charge-sheet against Mohammad Rafi Najar, a resident of Sopore and close associate of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist ImtiyazKundoo alias ‘Fayaz’, under various sections of […]
NIA arrests journalist in ‘NGO terror funding case’ in Kashmir
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri journalist, “who was a close associate of a human rights activist” in connection with its ongoing investigation into an “NGO terror funding case” here, an official said on Tuesday. Irfan Mehraj, a resident of Srinagar, was the first accused arrested following comprehensive investigations into the […]
PCI demands immediate release of Irfan Mehraj
New Delhi: The Press Club of India on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of journalist Irfan Mehraj, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with a terror funding case. “We vehemently oppose the imposing of UAPA on mediapersons. The misuse of this draconian law by NIA (National Investigation Agency) in randomly arresting […]
Weak J&K not in country’s interest: Azad
Banihal/Jammu: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is living under the shadow of China and Pakistan, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday castigated the central government for “illegally removing” Article 370 in 2019 and said a “weak J&K” is not in the interest of the nation. Addressing a public rally in […]
Status quo maintained with China on LAC in Ladakh: Northern Army Commander
Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said status quo is maintained with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and talks are going on at different levels, while the situation is under control in Jammu and Kashmir where efforts are on to stop terror incidents completely. The General […]
DG CRPF reviews operational preparedness in south Kashmir
Srinagar: CRPF Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen visited south Kashmir on Tuesday to review the operational preparedness of the force, officials said. “Thaosen along with Inspector General Kashmir Ops Sector M S Bhatia visited south Kashmir to review the operational preparedness and deployment of troops,” a Central Reserve Police Force spokesperson said. He said during […]
700-year-old temple undergoes restoration in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken up the restoration work of the 700-year-old MangleshwarBhairav Temple, which was severely damaged by floods in 2014, located in the heart of Srinagar city, officials said here. The work was started in June 2022 and is expected to be completed next month, they said, adding that the […]
