KU’s Education Department holds seminar on drug abuse, mental health

Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Department of Education organised a one-day seminar on the theme, “Drug Addiction, Mental Health, and the Struggle in Between: A Help Needed”. In his presidential address, Controller of Examinations Prof Irshad Ahmad Nawchoo, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said anything taken in excess can become an addiction. He said […]

Chairperson DDC Gbl inspects progress of under construction bridges in district

GANDERBAL: District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq today inspected the progress of various under construction bridges in the district. SDM Kangan, Hakeem Tanveer; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat besides officials from JKPCC accompanied the DDC, Chairperson. During the visit, Nuzhat Ishfaq inspected progress on Guzhama, Bobsipora, Akhal and Tangchatri bridges being constructed on Nallah Sindh. […]

3 Day revised basic course workshop organised by GMC Rajouri

RAJOURI: A three days Revised Basic Course Workshop (RBCW) on Medical Education Techniques and Upgradation was organized by the Medical Education Unit of Government Medical College Rajouri under the supervision & guidance of Dr Brij Mohan, Principal GMC Rajouri. The workshop was held under the aegis of Nodal Center of National Medical Commission (NMC) at […]

Handicrafts & Handloom Dept conducts 3rd edition of Srinagar Craft Safari

SRINAGAR: In order to have a holistic approach towards tapping the intangible knowledge using Craft Safari as a tool, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir conducted the third edition of Craft Safari post recognition of Srinagar as the UNESCO craft city in the field of Craft and Folk Art. ‘Such Craft Safaris suggest how […]

Department of Horticulture holds awareness camp at Shopian

SRINAGAR: An awareness cum training camp was organised at, Arhama District Shopian by the Department of Horticulture. This was 10th such camp organised by Department to reach out to the farmers under Good Governance Week and as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Director General Horticulture Kashmir Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (JKAS) was the […]

Offering free tuition to orphans, physically challenged, deserving students: CCAK

SRINAGAR: Coaching Centers Association Kashmir (CCAK) on Saturday said that it is offers free tuition to orphans and physically challenged deserving students. The president of the association Hamid Mufti in a statement said that these free admissions to orphans and physically challenged students are in addition to the 10% free reservation that is being given […]

Industry bodies to jointly fight anti industry policies

Srinagar: The industrial fraternity in Kashmir has decided to launch a united fight against anti industry policies and orders with all the force and might at its disposal to save the existing enterprises from imminent extinction. In this regard, they have asked FCIK to prepare a roadmap within shortest possible time to take up and […]

Two militant associates arrested in Budgam

Two militant associates arrested in Budgam

Srinagar: Government forces on Friday arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered ammunition from their possession, police said. The duo has been identified as Imran Majeed Magray and Aqib Amin, both residents of Magray Mohalla Mochwa. “Two militant associates linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Chadoora area of […]

Srinagar’s Jama Masjid closed for Friday prayers for 20th week

Srinagar’s Jama Masjid closed for Friday prayers for 20th week

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed strong resentment over the decision by authorities and police to once again disallow Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid for the 20th straight week. “It (Anjuman) has vehemently condemned the police action,” it said. “The Anjuman and Muslims of Kashmir are unable to understand that on […]

Kumar holds meeting of Power dept ahead of adverse weather advisory

Kumar holds meeting of Power dept ahead of adverse weather advisory

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, Nitishwar Kumar on Friday visited the 140 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Sub-Station Cheshmashahi and convened a meeting of officers of KPDCL and JKPTCL regarding preparedness in view of adverse weather advisory from December 26. The meeting was attended by Managing Director KPDCL, Chief Engineer JKPTCL Kashmir and Chief Engineer […]