Three nomads injured in Sonmarg bear attack
Ganderbal : Three nomads sustained injuries after a black bear attacked them at Thajiwas area of Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday. Sources told that three nomads grazing their live-stock were attacked by a bear leaving them injured. The bear according to a Wild Life Department official was present in the bushes and after […]
England beat Pakistan to seal a 45-run win in the second T20I and level the series at 1-1
England’s stand-in skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 59 before their spinners ripped through the Pakistan batting unit to seal a 45-run win in the second T20I and level the series at 1-1 on Sunday. Chasing 201 runs to win at Headingley, Pakistan’s openers made a bright start with the bat but lost their way after […]
Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban
ANKARA: Turkey on Sunday slammed a ruling by a top European Union court allowing the banning of headscarves under certain conditions as a “clear violation of religious freedoms”, adding the move would exacerbate prejudices against Muslim women in Europe. The Luxembourg-based EU Court of Justice (CJEU) ruled on Thursday that companies in the bloc can […]
Mumbai Rains: Death Toll Climbs To 33, IMD Issues Red Alert
At least 33 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Mumbai, according to reports. Amid incessant rains, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met with officials on Sunday, even as severe waterlogging, disruption of local train services and vehicular traffic threw parts of the city out of gear. The IMD […]
Encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Shopian
Shopian: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Check Sadeeq Khan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday evening. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of Police, Army’s 34 RR Unit and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation based on a specific information […]
Div Com reviews DPR prepared for Metrolite in Jammu city
JAMMU, JULY 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today reviewed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) formulated for the prestigious Metrolite train project proposed for Jammu city, here at a meeting of concerned officers. The Managing Director, MRTC briefed the Div Com that the project formulation has got expedited on the directions of the office […]
Artists enthrall audience at Kashmir Haat, exhibit mesmerizing performances
Purpose of exhibition is to stabilize H&H artisans financially: Dir H&H SRINAGAR, JULY 18: The ongoing Handicrafts & Handlooms (H&H) Craft Mela 2021, which started on the 10th of this month at Kashmir Haat, is attracting more and more crowded as a large number of people turned to the exhibition on Sunday evening. During the […]
Div Com reviews implementation of District Export Hub initiative
Directs for intensive branding, promotion of District wise identified products JAMMU, JULY 17: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners, JK Trade Promotion Organisation and Heads of other concerned departments to review the district export plans under District Export Hub imitative. Pertinently, the District Export Hub initiative will form […]
2-day Gurez Festival concludes amid overwhelming response from people
BANDIPORA, JULY 17: The Two-day Gurez Festival organised by the Department of Tourism and District administration Bandipora concluded successfully on Friday witnessing an overwhelming response from the people from across the country. Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, PK Pole participated in the concluding ceremony that took place at the Habba Khatoon Springs. The festival marked the […]
Justice Wani visits Court Complex Shopian
Reviews its functioning, listens to the issues of bar members SHOPIAN, JULY 17: Justice Javid Iqbal Wani, Judge Common High Court of U.T of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrative Judge District Shopian today visited District Court Complex Shopian to review its functioning. On his arrival, the Justice was presented guard of honour after […]