GHAZIPUR, UTTAR PRADESH: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a Conference on the ‘Role of Citizens in Holistic Development’ organized at Rainbow Modern School, Ghazipur. In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the significant contribution of Jan-Bhagidari in the progress of the nation. “Citizen Participation is essential for holistic, inclusive development and to create a […]
Srinagar: Two soldiers were injured as helicopters were pressed into service for aerial surveillance of hiding militants after an encounter broke out between security forces and ultras in Bandipora district on Wednesday, officials said. “A contact was established between #terrorists and security forces in the early morning in Renji forest area of Aragam, #Bandipora,” Kashmir […]
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed a Watch & Ward Assistant of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council after an Inquiry Officer confirmed in his report that the Government servant accepted a bribe in lieu of promising a Government job to a complainant. The assistant, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, faced serious charges […]
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the performance of Handicrafts & Handloom Department regarding the promotion of these sectors here in the UT. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C was attended by MD, TPO; Director, H&H Kashmir/Jammu, Executive Director, EDI and other concerned officers from the Department. While speaking in this meeting the Chief […]
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology, Prerna Puri on Wednesday convened a meeting with all departmental nodal officers to review progress on conduct of Security Audit in respect of departmental websites and applications. The Commissioner Secretary enjoined upon all the Administrative Departments to ensure security audit of their departmental websites/applications through CERT-In empanelled agencies by 30th […]
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the dwindling power scenario in Srinagar, saying the power outages have taken a turn for the worse. In a joint statement released from the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar eight In Charge Constituencies of district Srinagar Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous, […]
Urges people to ‘vote wisely and reject traditional parties’ SRINAGAR: Apni Party Provincial President Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Mir, on Wednesday submitted his nomination papers for the Srinagar parliamentary seat as a candidate for his party. According to a press release, Mohammad Ashraf Mir submitted his nomination papers as the Apni Party’s candidate for the Srinagar […]
Inaugurates AI-cum-IT lab; inspects facilities, infrastructure at South Campus ANANTNAG: To provide a platform for dialogue, generate new insights and chart a path towards inclusive and sustainable approaches to safeguard Kashmir’s eclectic heritage for future generations, the Department of English, South Campus, Kashmir University, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Wednesday […]
3 vehicles seized in district PULWAMA: Police in Pulwama have arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered a contraband substance from his possession. Acting on specific input, a police party of PP Lassipora seized 06 Kg of cannabis powder covered with polyethene bags hidden within plastic buckets, near the wall of a cowshed. The accused […]
PARIS: No fencers from Russia or Belarus will take part in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did not enter for European qualifiers, acco¬r¬ding to the European Fencing Confederation. “There are unfortunately no Russian or Belarusian athletes,” EFC president Giorgio Scarso told reporters on Tuesday. “The date for enrolment has passed. […]