Pro-Palestinian pitch invader disrupts World Cup final
A pro-Palestinian protester in India broke through security cordons to invade the pitch at the ICC World Cup final on Sunday, stopping play briefly while he hugged superstar batsman Virat Kohli. The incident occurred in the 14th over of India’s innings. Wearing a face mask in the colours of the Palestinian flag and a T-shirt […]
Over 500 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia
BIREUEN: Three boats filled with more than 500 Rohingya refugees landed in Indonesia’s westernmost province on Sunday, a UN agency said, in one of the biggest arrivals since Myanmar launched a military crackdown on the minority group in 2017. The mostly Muslim Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar, and thousands risk their lives each year […]
High Court of J&K, Ladakh accords farewell reference to Justice Mohan at Jammu
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 18: A Full Court Farewell Reference was held today in the Court Room of Chief Justice at Jammu wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to bid farewell to Justice Mohan Lal on his demitting the office as Judge of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh. Shahzad Azeem, […]
Wahab Riaz appointed as Pakistan chief selector
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday appointed former fast bowler Wahab Riaz as the national team’s chief selector months after he announced his retirement from international cricket. The development comes as part of a series of changes across the team’s management structure, which started from Babar Azam’s resignation as captain, Shan Masood taking […]
Gazans face cold, starvation, disease as supplies dry up
• WFP and WHO issue dire warnings as three days pass without fresh aid deliveries • Nine killed in Rafah strike GAZA: UN aid deliveries to Gaza were suspended on Friday due to shortages of fuel and a communications shutdown, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning that civilians faced the “immediate possibility of starvation” […]
DC Srinagar inspects under construction Migrant Transit Accommodation at Zewan
Asks the executing agencies to adhere to the set deadline SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 17: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday undertook a visit to Zewan area of District to oversee the progress of ongoing works being executed for providing Migrant Transit Accommodation to the PM Package employees. During the visit, the DC was accompanied […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 17: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Basholi, Bani, Bhond, Martha-Nagrota, Duggan and adjoining areas will remain affected on November 18 from 10 am to 2.30 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Keerian Local and adjoining areas will remain affected on November 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. Likewise, the power supply to […]
JJM holds 4464 activities across J&K during “Back to Village” phase V
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17: As part of fifth phase of ambitious “Back to Village” programme which concluded here yesterday on high note, the Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K conducted 4464 activities across Jammu and Kashmir. The activities included awareness camps, inauguration of water supply schemes, inspection of works, training of handling and distribution of field testing kits […]
Ongoing projects
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is reviewing the pace of development in every district. Recently the Chief Secretary emphasized on ‘Berozgar Mukht Pulwama’ while reviewing the developmental scenario of the District. He directed for extending best facilities and infrastructure to the residents of the district During this review meeting the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama presented […]
Director Agriculture visits Kupwara; takes stock of Rabi crop scenario
Also reviews supply & stock position of different inputs SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 16: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited different areas of Kupwara district and took stock of the Rabi crop scenario in the district. He also reviewed the supply and stock position of different inputs. During the visit to different villages, Director […]