Male Body found in Parihaspora Pattan

Baramulla,: An unidentified body of a man has been recovered from Badi Nambal Parihaspora Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday afternoon . Official sources said that locals of Parihaspora Diver, spotted a body lying in Badi Nambal area of Parihaspora pattan on Tuesday afternoon and accordingly informed the concerned police post about […]

Kulgam truck driver allegedly beaten in Punjab, case filed

Punjab: A truck driver from Kulgam district was allegedly beaten by toll plaza employees in Mukerian area of Punjab even as a police case has been filed. President J&K Truck Operators Welfare Union, Hilal Malik said that the truck driver identified as Sahil Iqbal of Yaripora was injured after he was beaten by toll plaza […]

Sub-zero temp in Gulmarg, Pahalgam as J&K braces for another wet spell from tomorrow

Srinagar: Amid forecast for more rain and snowfall in the next three days, mercury recorded a fall at most places and settled below sub-zero level in Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Tuesday, officials said. “Partly cloudy weather is expected today and light to moderate rain/snowfall (over higher reaches) is expected at many places during November 9 […]

3-storey house completely gutted in overnight blaze in Poonch

Poonch): A 3-storey house was gutted in an overnight fire in Sib Mohalla Dargam in Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. They said fire suddenly broke out in the house and the 3-storey structure was completely gutted by the time fire was brought under control. A police officer who was part of the rescue team […]

20 injured as bus turns turtle in Handwara

Handwara: At least 20 persons were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Watayin area of Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official that a bus turned turtle near Watayin when it was on way to Srinagar. He said that in the at least 20 persons […]

DA hiked by 4% for J&K Govt employees, pensioners

DA hiked by 4% for J&K Govt employees, pensioners

Srinagar: The J&K Government on Monday said that employees and pensioners will get Dearness Allowance at a hiked rate of 38 percent, with an increase of four percent to the existing rate, with effect from July 1 this year. In this regard an order was issued by the Secretary Finance Department saying that the government […]

Amid rainfall, thousands throng Dastgeer Sahab (RA) shrine at Khanyar

Amid rainfall, thousands throng Dastgeer Sahab (RA) shrine at Khanyar

Srinagar: Emotional scenes were witnessed at Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) shrine, popularly known as Peer Dastageer Sahib, here at Khanyar area of Srinagar when the holy relic of the Sufi saint was displayed after prayers on Monday. Amid inclement weather, thousands of devotees including men, women, old and children thronged the shrine and […]

DA hiked by 4% for J&k Govt employees, pensioners from July 1; arrears to be paid cash in 2 instalments

Srinagar: The government employees and pensioners will get Dearness Allowance at a hiked rate of 38 percent, with an increase of four percent to the existing rate, with effect from 1 July this year. According to an order issued by the Secretary Finance Department,, the government employees working in regular pay levels under 7th Pay […]

Representatives of Israel Embassy visit SKUAST-K

Srinagar: Representatives of the Israel Embassy Monday visited Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar campus to explore the joint collaborations in agriculture technology between the university and Israeli institutions. Yair Eshel, Agricultural Attaché MASHAV, Embassy of Israel in New Delhi along with Brihama Dev, Project Officer MASHAV, Embassy of Israel held […]

IUST Celebrates its 17th Foundation Day

IUST Celebrates its 17th Foundation Day

Awantipora: Islamic University of Science and Technology celebrated its 17th foundation day today with great enthusiasm.Honourable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo was the Chief Guest and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Pandurang K.Pole, Guest of Honour for the event. Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Romshoo reflected on the growth and achievements of the University and said, […]