Rains lash plains, snow in upper reaches in J&K
Srinagar: Rains lashed plains while upper reaches received fresh light snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir since midnight, officials said on Sunday. The weatherman has forecast widespread light to moderate rain and snow to continue till forenoon on Monday. “As expected, light rain occurred at most places of Kashmir and at scattered places of […]
Swachhta pakhwada prog concludes, Dal deweeding drive to continue: LDA
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER- 16: THW The “Swachhta pakhwada” programme which commenced on 2nd October 2021 under Azadi ka Amrit mahotsav has been successfully concluded today. The programme saw overwhelming participation of various stakeholders which include Houseboat Association, Shikara Association, NGO’s students NCC,NSS, volunteers SMC SDRF, NDRF BSF CRPF besides others. About 7000 volunteers have participated in […]
Dir Horticulture Jammu reviews progress of development activities in districts
JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: Director Horticulture Jammu Ram Savak today chaired a meeting of Chief Horticulture Officers and Manager–cum-chemists of Jammu Division to review the progress of various developmental activities (Physical & Financial) being carried out during the current financial year in Jammu Division. During the course of meeting, a threadbare discussion was held on various […]
Poonch Forest Gunfight: Bodies Of Missing JCO, Soldier Found; Toll 9
Army on Tuesday said that a Junior Commissioned Officer and a soldier were killed in ongoing firefight with militants in Poonch forests. So far, nine soldiers, including two JCO, have been killed in the gunfight which started last Monday. Sources said that duo was missing and their bodies were recovered this evening. “Subedar Ajay Singh […]
Principal Secretary SDD inspects functioning of ITI Bhaderwah
DODA, OCTOBER 16: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, who is on an extensive tour to Chinab Valley, today inspected the functioning of ITI Bhaderwah. He was accompanied by ADC, SSP, Joint Director, Jammu, SDD besides other senior officers. The Principal Secretary took stock of all trades running in the Institute […]
Non-local carpenter shot at in Litter Pulwama
Pulwama, Oct 16: A non-local carpenter was on Saturday evening shot at by unknown gunmen in Litter area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a non-local namely Sajeer from Uttar Pradesh was fired upon at a shop in Litter area of Pulwama district. He said that […]
Non-local resident shot dead near Eidgah park Sgr
Srinagar, Oct 16: A non-local resident was shot dead on Saturday evening in Eidgah area of Srinagar. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a non-local, whose identification is being ascertained was fired upon by the unidentified gunmen near Eidgah park, leaving him in a pool of blood They said that the […]
Covid vaccine for children will help reopen schools: DAK
Srinagar, Oct 16: With the approval of Covaxin for children, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said the vaccine will pave way for reopening of schools. “Vaccination will play an important role in getting children back to classrooms,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. He said prolonged closure of schools due to Covid-19 has […]
Veteran NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather’s son joins People’s Conference
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Son of veteran National Conference leader and former Finance Minister, Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday joined Sajad Lone’s Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC). Hilal Rather joined JKPC in Srinagar in presence of Lone and senior party leaders. After joining JKPC, he said at a media briefing, I respect my father and right […]
IFS, 2 JKAS Officers Transferred
Srinagar: Government on Saturday ordered transfer of IFS and two JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, Rahul Singh, IFS (AGMUT:2013), Divisional Forest Officer, Forest Division, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, on deputation basis, relieving Anup Kumar Soni, […]