Lok Sabha Election-2024

DEO Srinagar stresses importance of understanding true value of vote SRINAGAR: Continuing its endeavour to foster electoral awareness among the students to make them aware about their voting rights and democratic responsibilities, an Electoral Awareness Programme was organized at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Kothibagh here, on Monday. The awareness programme was held on […]

Can’t allow people to encroach, misuse public properties: Dr Darakhshan

SRINAGAR: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday visited Barthana Qamarwari in Srinagar to take stock of the unutilised Waqf land there. She was accompanied by the revenue officials for on-the-spot demarcation of the land which had remained abandoned for decades and had led to the partial encroachment of […]

Need to ensure women’s access to our masjids: Mirwaiz

Srinagar: In a significant development that underscores the community’s spiritual growth and commitment to Islamic teachings, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday laid the foundation stone for a new mosque in Athwajan, on the outskirts of Srinagar. The event, marked by a solemn foundation laying ceremony, was attended by religious personalities, community leaders and local residents […]

SKIMS to introduce QR Code system at payment counters

Srinagar: After directions from Secretary Health & Medical Education to have QR Code System at payment counters for quicker payment facility in all hospitals SKIMS has initiated the process to have QR Code facility for online payment at all counters. Medical Superintendent SKIMS informed that as on date there is online payment with QR Code […]

KU condoles with Dr Salima Jan on her brother’s demise

Srinagar: To condole with Dr Salima Jan, Media Advisor, Public Relations Centre (PRC), and Director, Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Kashmir University (KU), on the demise of her brother, the university fraternity expressed grief and sympathies with Dr Salima Jan and her family. G A Dar (IPS Retd), Dr Salima Jan’s brother, passed away late […]

Reviews preparations in Doda: Follow guidelines for election: CEO to stakeholders

Reviews preparations in Doda: Follow guidelines for election: CEO to stakeholders

DODA: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K, Pandurang K Pole today visited Doda district to oversee preparations for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections here. The visit encompassed various activities like inspection of polling centers, model polling stations, and intermediate strong rooms. Notably, the CEO ensured transparency by inspecting strong rooms at the district headquarters and emphasized […]

LG, DGP Greets People on Holi

LG, DGP Greets People on Holi

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and DGP RR Swain extended heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Holi. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the joyous occasion of Holi, the festival of colours, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Holi is a harbinger of hope, joy and […]

No ‘significant’ weather activity till March 27: MeT

No ‘significant’ weather activity till March 27: MeT

Srinagar: While weatherman ruled out any significant weather activity till March 27 evening, night temperature recorded an increase with mercury settling above sub-zero level in Jammu and Kashmir including Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Sunday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 10.2°C against 6.5°C on the previous night and […]

Udhampur, Jammu LS Seats: Cong Names Lal Singh, Raman Bhalla As Candidates

Udhampur, Jammu LS Seats: Cong Names Lal Singh, Raman Bhalla As Candidates

Jammu: The Central Election Committee of Congress Party has cleared the names of former Member Parliament Choudhary Lal Singh and JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla for Udhampur and Jammu Lok Sabha seats, respectively. The Congress election committee has released the fourth list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Two-time MP and former […]

Ex-MP Fayaz Mir rejoins PDP

Ex-MP Fayaz Mir rejoins PDP

Srinagar: Former Rajya Sabha member Fayaz Mir on Sunday rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hailing from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the former MP was also associated with Sajad Gani Lone led Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference after parting ways from PDP. Fayaz Mir was welcomed into party fold by the PDP President Mehbooba Mufti […]