PDD Daily-Wager Electrocuted In North Kashmir’s Handwara, Hospitalised
Srinagar- A Power Development Department (PDD) employee was electrocuted this afternoon at Tarathpora Ramhaal area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that one PDD daily-wager identified as Abdul Ahad Shah son of Abdul Gaffar Shah, resident of Villgam Kupwara received a high voltage electric shock while he was repairing an electric transformer, according […]
Babar Azam takes back top spot, ends 2021 as the No.1 ranked T20I batter
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has again reclaimed the top spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 International (T20I) Batting Rankings, a week after slipping to second place behind Englishman David Malan. After the latest update by the ICC, Azam now shares the number one rank with Malan, both having a rating of 805 […]
24 food trucks sent to Afghanistan
KHYBER: King Salman of Saudi Arabia, Habib Foundation and Al-Khidmat Foundation on Wednesday sent 24 trucks loaded mostly with food items to Afghanistan. Sources at the Torkham border said that Saudi Arabia handed over 16 trucks, Habib Foundation five trucks and Al-Khidmat three trucks to Afghan Taliban authorities at the border crossing. Additional assistant commissioner […]
Omicron Restrictions: States Impose Travel Curbs As Cases Surge
With the rise in Omicron cases across India, a new wave of fear and restrictions are emerging worldwide. India, which saw a harrowing second wave Covid-19 pandemic, has also announced travel restrictions in its several states. State governments have announced covid guidelines for travellers from ‘at risk’ countries in an attempt to curb the super […]
Bandipora families stage protest against arrest of beloved
The families from north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Thursday staged a protest against the arrest of their beloved, demanding their immediate release. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the protesting families alleged that their beloved have been detained before two months for no reason. The wife of one among the detained person, Muhammad Salman […]
Respite from cold wave as valley witness snow and rains
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar People of Kashmir valley got a respite from the intense cold waves on Thursday as some parts received snowfall while the plains witnessed some spells of rain. Temperatures rose even during the night from minus waves due to the cloud cover on the skies. This resulted in rising temperatures during […]
Saffron Farmers
Saffron farmers of Pampore and other parts of Kashmir are getting a lot of encouragement from the J&K administration. In the recent past they have been provided with a lot of facilities which includes a better facility for their saffron to get the market. In this direction recently one of the Advisors visited lethpora and […]
Colleges in J&K to move towards academic autonomy: CS
HED to monitor teaching outcomes through online appraisals from HoDs, Peers, Students JAMMU, DECEMBER 22: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Higher Education Department. Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Mission Director, Rashtriya Uchachatar Shiksha Abhiyan, and concerned officers participated in the meeting. It was […]
Sanjeev Verma discusses DPRs regarding rejuvenation of Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi rivers
JAMMU, DECEMBER 22: Commissioner Secretary Forests, Ecology and Environment, Sanjeev Verma today convened a meeting to deliberate on Detailed Project Reports regarding rejuvenation of Chenab, Jhelum and Ravi rivers prepared by Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI). Dr. Mohit Gera, Principal Chief Conservator Forests (HoFF), Roshan Jaggi, PCCF/ Director Social Forestry, Suresh Gupta,PCCF/CWLW besides APCCF/ CEO, […]
DC Kupwara chairs Block Divas at Villgam
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 22: As part of ‘Good Governance Week’ celebration, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din today chaired a day long public darbar and grievance redressal camp at Block Development office, Villgam. The DDC Member, Advocate Ulfat; District officers, PRIs and people in large numbers participated in the camp. In his speech, the DC […]