IUST organizes health awareness & screening program

AWANTIPORA: As part of a community concern and under the PURSE project supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through the University Health Centre and PURSE Program team organized a Health Awareness and Screening Program in Awantipora on Friday. The program saw active participation […]

Union Joint Secy reviews Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain in Jammu

JAMMU: Union Joint Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Rajender Kumar who is also the Central Nodal Officer for Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Catch the Rain-2024, on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office to evaluate the initiative’s progress and strategise future steps under the theme “Nari Shakti Se Jal Shakti”. The […]

Dir Agri reviews achievements under HADP, CAPEX & CSS implementation

SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal on Friday convened a meeting of officers to take stock of the physical/ financial achievements under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), CAPEX and CSS. During the meeting, different centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the Agriculture department including RKVY, MIDH, ATMA, NFSM, PM KISAN, Soil Health Card Scheme, […]

UTRC Gbl reviews prisoners’ cases; recommends eligible ones for release

GANDERBAL: In order to expedite the identification and review of prisoners who are eligible to be considered for release, a meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) was on Friday held at District Court Ganderbal. The meeting, chaired by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, Ritesh Kumar Dubey was also attended by Shyambir, District […]

Kupwara admin distributes stationary kits among fire-affected students

KUPWARA: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, the CEO Kupwara, Abdul Majeed on Friday visited High School Shatigam and distributed stationery kits among the students of Yangerhar, Shatigam whose houses were gutted in a massive fire incident on the intervening night of July 13 and 14. Books, School Bags, shoes, […]

IGNOU extends last date for admission programs

SRINAGAR: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a premier institution of open and distance learning in India, on Friday announced the extension of the last date for admission to its various programmes for the ongoing academic session, effective immediately. The university in a press release issued here said it is committed to democratizing higher education […]

GDC Ganderbal sets up counselling centre for new UG admissions

GANDERBAL: Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal has set up a counselling cum admission centre to facilitate the students seeking new admission in undergraduate courses in the college campus to provide on the spot information about the course structures and admission criteria of the college. Principal of the College, Prof Fouzia Fatima while interacting with the […]

Arun Malhotra, AIFF President discuss football development in J&K

SRINAGAR: Arun Malhotra, a prominent former international footballer and Technical Member of AIFF, met with Kalyan Chaubey, President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), in New Delhi on July 16, 2024, to discuss the football landscape and related issues in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). During the meeting, Malhotra expressed his gratitude to AIFF President […]

Sports Deptt’s Football Tourney Gets Underway

First day witnesses thrilling matches ANANTNAG: Youth Services and Sports Department’s district level football tournament witnessed intense and exhilarating matches, showcasing remarkable talent and sportsmanship among the participating teams in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In a gripping match, HSS Brakpora faced off against HSS Mattan. The game saw exceptional performances from both sides, with Tahseen […]

2 Infiltrators killed along LoC in Kupwara

2 Infiltrators killed along LoC in Kupwara

Srinagar: Two infiltrators were killed on Thursday when the security forces foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials said their bodies were yet to be retrieved. The encounter broke out when the security forces challenged a group of infiltrating terrorists on the […]