Security personnel commits suicide at Airport in Budgam

Security personnel commits suicide at Airport in Budgam

A defence security Corps personnel allegedly committed suicide at old airport in Budgam district on Wednesday. An official told the Kashmir Scroll that a defence security Corps (DSC) personnel has allegedly committed suicide from his service riffle at his unit on Wednesday He identified him as Head constable Malkit Singh (52) a resident of Chakoke,…

3 pistols, as many grenades recovered from house in Kupwara: Police
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3 pistols, as many grenades recovered from house in Kupwara: Police

Police and army on Wednesday claimed to have recovered three pistols, along with ammunition, and as many Chinese Grenades from a house belonging to Shameem Ahmad Shiekh son of Suderdin Sheikh of Sudhpora Taad. “Acting on specific information, Police alongwith Army (03/08GR) launched a joint cordon and search operation in village Sadhpora Taad area of…

CS reviews implementation of deliverables by SWD

Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta held a meeting with the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department (SWD), Sheetal Nanda to review the progress in implementation of deliverables set for the Department. On the occasion the Chief Secretary urged the Department to reach out to all the specially-abled persons and provide them assistance due to them….

Mother-Son Duo Killed, Two Other Family Members Injured In Rajouri Road Accident

Mother-Son Duo Killed, Two Other Family Members Injured In Rajouri Road Accident

A mother-son duo was killed while two other members of the family were injured in a road accident on the Jammu Poonch National Highway. An official told The Kashmir Scroll that an Alto car in which four members of a family were going on collided with a bus on the highway in Bagnoti area of…

Former MP, ex-Legislator call on Lt Governor
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Former MP, ex-Legislator call on Lt Governor

Former Member of Parliament, Sh Nazir Ahmad Laway called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The former MP discussed with the Lt Governor various issues of public importance including establishment of Women’s Degree College at Kulgam, Degree College at Yaripora and construction of Brazloo Bridge, among other issues of public…

Youth allegedly dies by suicide in Hib Dangarpora Sopore

Youth allegedly dies by suicide in Hib Dangarpora Sopore

A 27 -year-old youth has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Hib Dangarpora Village of sopore Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday afternoon. Sources told that the youth hanged himself to death at his home in Hib Dangarpora Area of Rafiabad Baramulla. He said that his family members immediately rushed him to a…

DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure in winter
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DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure in winter

With continuous dip in temperatures to sub-zero levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. DAK president Dr Nisar ul Hassan said falling temperatures in winter cause hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two…

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Birthday: Govt Grants Special Casual Leave On Jan 05

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Birthday: Govt Grants Special Casual Leave On Jan 05

Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered grant of one day special casual leave for employees, who desire to avail holiday on account of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s birthday on January 05. An order issued by Secretary to the Government, Piyush Singla, reads that “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of one day Special Casual…

G20 To Be Flavor Of 2023; First Meeting Under Tourism Track Likely In Late Jan

G20 To Be Flavor Of 2023; First Meeting Under Tourism Track Likely In Late Jan

From showcasing Incredible India visiting delegates to positioning the country as a major travel destination during its year-long presidency, G20 will be the Union Tourism ministry’s focus area in 2023. India assumed the presidency of the influential bloc on December 1, setting the tone for the ministry’s calendar this year. More than 200 meetings will…