Rendering People landless is unfortunate; Ghulam Nabi Azad
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Rendering People landless is unfortunate; Ghulam Nabi Azad

Urging Jammu and Kashmir government to spare the poor people in harsh winters, the Democratic Azad Party Chairman, & Former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on friday said that retrieving land from poor and landless people is unfortunate. Mr Azad has taken serious note of the Govt order vacating the State land alloted under the…

Ishfaq Jabbar expresses grief at loss of lives in Sonamarag avalanche

Ishfaq Jabbar expresses grief at loss of lives in Sonamarag avalanche

Former law maker from Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar on Friday expressed grief over loss of precious lives due to snow avalanche that hit the Sarbal area close to Nilgrath where Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has been executing work on the Zojila Tunnel yesterday. In his message Former MLA has prayed for eternal…

DC Anantnag takes stock of Snow clearance measures; visits health facilities

DC Anantnag takes stock of Snow clearance measures; visits health facilities

Following the first Snowfall in the district and accumulation of almost 1ft in some areas, Snow cutters were deployed across the length and breadth of the district to ensure all roads were operational and no major disruptions in services were witnessed. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Basharat Qayoom conducted an extensive tour of various areas….

Action plan for ‘Secure J&K’ in 3 months terror incidents in Jammu region to be probed: Shah

Action plan for ‘Secure J&K’ in 3 months terror incidents in Jammu region to be probed: Shah

An action plan for a secure Jammu and Kashmir is being readied to be implemented in three months, even as a special team will probe all incidents of terrorism that have taken place in Jammu region in last one-and-a-half year, union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. The minister, who arrived here this afternoon,…

Shahnaz Parveen becomes first women athlete in Ladakh to win gold at National University Games
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Shahnaz Parveen becomes first women athlete in Ladakh to win gold at National University Games

Shahnaz Parveen, who hails from far-flung village of Checheysna Sankoo in Kargil, Ladakh has become the first female athlete from Ladakh to win a gold medal in an official national event after she won the top honours in Group Poomsae under-30 at the National University Games held in Punjab. She represented her university Maharshi Dayanand…

Rich tributes paid to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day function in Kargil
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Rich tributes paid to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day function in Kargil

Acting Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi today attended the National Youth Day function as chief guest here at Cultural Academy Hall, Kargil. The event was organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Kargil, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Digital Computer Centre Kargil. During the event live telecast…

DC B’gam chairs Pani Samiti awareness programme at Chadoora

DC B’gam chairs Pani Samiti awareness programme at Chadoora

A Pani Samiti conference was today presided over by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, S F Hamid at Government Higher School Chadoora, Budgam. Speaking on the occasion, DDC highlighted the importance of Pani Samitis for their immense role not only in providing adequate water supply but also in maintaining cleanliness of the surroundings of water…

Amid Snowfall, DC Budgam visits District Hospital, Old Bus Stand Budgam

Amid Snowfall, DC Budgam visits District Hospital, Old Bus Stand Budgam

Amid Snowfall, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, S F Hamid today visited District Hospital and Old Bus Stand in Budgam Town to take stock of healthcare facilities, Snow clearance operations and supply of essential services across the district. During inspection at the Hospital, the DC took on spot assessment of Healthcare facilities provided to patients….

Unsound boy jumps into Jehleum at Uri, rescue ops started
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Unsound boy jumps into Jehleum at Uri, rescue ops started

A mentally unsound boy jumped into river Jehleum in Uri area of Baramulla district on Friday. Official sources told that a mentally unsound boy namely Adil Ahmad Mir (20) son of Ali khan Mir resident of Dulanja uri jumped into river Jehlum . They said that soon after the incident, Police and locals rushed to…

Avalanche warning issued in 10 districts of J&K
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Avalanche warning issued in 10 districts of J&K

Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority on Friday issued avalanche warning in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of heavy snowfall since morning. According to a communication, avalanche with high danger level is likely to occur above 2000 metres of Bandipora and Kupwara districts in the next 24 hours. “Avalanche with…