Entrepreneurship awareness organized by MSME office for artisans

SRINAGAR: In order to create awareness among the artisan community about schemes available with the government for establishing Micro enterprises, an awareness program was organized by Branch MSME DFO Srinagar under Ministry of MSME GOI in collaboration with Department of Handicrafts and Handlooms Kashmir at Craft Development Institute Srinagar. The program was presided over by […]

Jal Jeevan Mission Complete works on time: DC Shopian

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya on Monday chaired a meeting on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in his office chamber, here. At the outset, the DC reviewed the status of under construction Water schemes, OHTs, Treatment plants and other works which have been taken up under the mission. The DC took detailed review […]

Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds

New Delhi: The Indian economy recovered from the COVID-induced downturn during 2022 and is poised for further improvement in the coming quarters though downside risks emanating from geopolitical tensions, strengthening dollar and elevated inflation will continue. The positive trajectory in the growth trend and improved fundamentals will help the nation in neutralising the impact of […]

Director YSS inaugurates National Youth Festival in Jammu

Jammu: The philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and the ideals for which he lived and worked have always been a great source of inspiration for the youth. So the youth needs to take a leaf from Swamiji’s ideas to achieve success. This was stated by the Director Youth Services & Sports J&K, SC Chibber while inaugurating […]

Brazil begins paying final respects to football giant Pele

SANTOS (BRAZIL): An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world’s breath away with his dazzling skill. Hundreds of fans lined up Monday morning to file through the Vila Belmiro, home to Pele’s longtime club, Santos, where the coffin […]

Cristiano Ronaldo set for grand unveiling after shock Saudi move

RIYADH: Portugese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club on Tuesday, a spokesman said, after sealing a shock move estimated at more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old great, a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, will arrive late on Monday with his family together with […]

4 Civilians Killed In Firing Incident In Rajouri On New Year

4 Civilians Killed In Firing Incident In Rajouri On New Year

At Least Six Others Injured As Gunmen Barge Inside 3 Houses In Remote Village Jammu: Suspected militants opened fire on three houses of a particular community in a village in border district of Rajouri on Sunday evening, killing at least four civilians and injuring several others, officials said. Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, […]

Grenade Blast In Hawal, Civilian Injured

Grenade Blast In Hawal, Civilian Injured

Srinagar: A civilian was injured here on Sunday when militants hurled a grenade towards a CRPF bunker and it exploded on the roadside, officials said. The incident occurred in Halwal area, they said. “At about 7:45 pm, militants hurled a grenade towards a bunker of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Hawal Chowk which […]

Pulwama Youth ‘Brought Back’ After Snatching CRPF Soldier’s Rifle

Pulwama Youth ‘Brought Back’ After Snatching CRPF Soldier’s Rifle

Srinagar: Police with the assistance of the family “brought back” the youth hours after he allegedly snatched a rifle from a CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the snatched weapon was also recovered. “With assistance of family, […]

Man Held With 7 Pistols, 4 Grenades In Kupwara: Police

Man Held With 7 Pistols, 4 Grenades In Kupwara: Police

Srinagar: A man was arrested and a huge quantity of arms, ammunition and narcotics were recovered from his possession in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, police said on Sunday. They said the weapons and the contraband substance were meant for a militant outfit in the Valley. Based on a specific information that a huge consignment […]