South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semi-final
TAROUBA: South Africa’s bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of “chokers” and the latest test of their nerves will be against Afghanistan in Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semi-final. The Proteas have competed in seven semi-finals over both short format World Cups […]
Bandipora Ex MLA Nizamuddin Bhat Disassociates Self From People’s Conference
SRINAGAR, Jun 26: Senior leader and from MLA from Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has disassociated himself from Sajad Lone led People’s Conference. Speaking with news agency—Bhat confirmed that he has disassociated himself from the party with “dignity and respect” He said that when he joined the party he was not actively involved. “I was appointed as […]
Immense potential
Recently the four days Environmental Carnival was held at Chitternar Bandipora. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora emphasized the importance of the value addition of medicinal plants available in Gurez. He also highlighted initiatives such as homestays as ways to promote sustainable tourism while fostering economic opportunities for local populations. Speaking on the […]
Mirwaiz Umar visits Bohri Kadal, Sgr, expresses solidarity with fire affected, hails Admin, police role
Srinagar Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday visited the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar to express solidarity with the fire affected families and also with the management of the historic Bazar Masjid that was turned into ashes in the devastating blaze. Mirwaiz hailed the administration and police role and called for collective efforts of […]
Digital Mission
Recently the Secretary, Health & Medical Education, reviewed implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized creation of a Project Management Unit under ABDM in the UT. He directed all officers and officials to work hard in order to guarantee that ABDM is fully implemented across the J&K. He directed […]
Gas Cylinder Blast at Kupwara Jail: Injured Inmate Succumbs
SRINAGAR: An inmate from Sopore dies after he was injured in Kupwara jail gas cylinder blast A senior official said that a gas cylinder explosion at Kupwara sub jail on June 19 left nine inmates injured. All were promptly hospitalized, but one inmate, identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah, succumbed to his injuries Monday morning. Shah, […]
Review of projects
Every district of Jammu and Kashmir there is a periodic review being made on ground under CAPEX Budget 2023-24 Recently Deputy Commissioner Samba, chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial status of projects taken under the District Capex Plan 2023-24. The meeting was held in meeting Hall of the DC Office, included […]
Amid NEET-UG, UGC-NET row, anti-paper leak law comes into force
Amid massive controversy over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET examinations, the Centre on Friday notified the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The law aims to prevent the use of ‘unfair means’ in job examinations and common entrance tests like NEET-UG and UGC-NET. Passed by Parliament in February 2024, the anti-paper […]
Shai Hope’s 82 fires West Indies to big T20 World Cup win over US
Shai Hope hit a six-studded 82 not out from 39 deliveries as West Indies revived their Super Eight campaign with a thumping nine-wicket win over co-hosts the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday. Needing a win and a big bump in their net run rate after a loss to England in their […]
Israeli forces step up strikes across Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli forces pounded Rafah and other areas across the Gaza Strip and engaged in close-quarter combat with fighters led by Hamas on Friday. Residents said the Israelis appeared to by trying to complete their capture of Rafah, the city on the enclave’s southern edge that has been the focus of an Israeli assault since […]