Deaf & Dumb school to be developed on modern lines: Govt

Divisional Commissioner, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited the Deaf & Dumb School, Ram Bagh, in Srinagar to review the facilities provided to students here. Director Health, Director School Education, Chairman JKBOSE, Chief Education Officer Srinagar and other concerned officials accompanied the Divisional Commissioner on the occasion. The Div Com was informed that the school is […]

DDC Budgam interacts with officers

District Development Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Haroon Malik, today convened an inaugural meeting with officers of the district administration, after assuming office, to review status of various developmental works and welfare schemes.  Speaking on the occasion, the DDC detailed his priorities of expediting developmental works, implementation of government sponsored schemes, improving public delivery system and putting […]

State’s youth need to be exposed to technological advancement: Bukhari

Jammu and Kashmir is all set to lead the country in nation building by tapping the caliber, capacity, aptitude and potential of the youth. Despite facing obstacles, J&K youth continue to perform at the national level including the prestigious Civil Services Examinations. This was stated by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development […]

Kohli convenes public grievance redressal camps

Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli, today held public grievance redressal camps at various places in the district and took stock of the problems and demands of the people . Public  in large numbers from Narala ,khorbani, Chingus, Dangiote, Dalhiote, khotian, Bindi, Jamola and other adjoining areas attended the camps   and […]

Lal Singh for massive plantation drive during monsoon

Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh directed the officers of Forests department and its allied wings to gear up their men and machinery for starting a massive plantation drive during the monsoon season. Minister said this while interacting with the officers of Forest Department during a meeting held here today. Chief Conservator […]

Mother dies, son injured in a road accident

A mother died while her son was injured in a road accident in Srinagar, police said. According to the police statement, an Oil Tanker bearing registration number JK02AB-5086 hit a Motorcycle driven by Abid Aamir Khan resident of Nowgam at Sanatnagar, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Saddar, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and […]

Er Rasheed condemns NIA raids

Condemning National Investigating Agency (NIA) raids on pro-resistance leaders and prominent businessmen, AIP Supremo and MLA Langate Er Rasheed today said that all such moves are aimed at making Kashmiris to shut their mouth and surrender their rights. In a statement issued to the press, Er Rasheed said that New Delhi needs to learn that […]

Police shelling in Islamabad town an example of state sponsored terrorism: Yasin Malik

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman today condemned the indiscriminate police shelling in Islamabad town that destroyed many residential houses and shops in the area. JKLF chairman in a statement said that it is  “another glaring example of state sponsored terrorism in Kashmir”. “Excessive use of Pellets, bullets, Pawa-shells and other lethal weapons cannot […]

Kupwara bound bus met with accident, passengers safe

A bus bearing registration number JK02S 3253 coming from Srinagar was on its way to Kupwara when the driver lost control and fell into a nallah at Wadoora area of North Kashmir Kupwara district. However, all the passengers are said to be safe. Sources said that the passengers were rescued by locals and the local […]

Train engine catches fire at railway bridge Qazigund 

A train engine running from Baramulla to Banihal today caught fire on a railway bridge in Qazigund. However, there were no reports of any loss to the life. Sources said that officials are trying to ascertain the cause of the fire. More details awaited. Guest