Climate change collective concern; need public awareness at grassroots: KU VC

Climate change collective concern; need public awareness at grassroots: KU VC

Inaugurates 3-week capacity building prog in Glaciology to combat climate change SRINAGAR: To equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills in Glaciology, focussing on addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change, the University of Kashmir (KU), under its Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Glacial Studies in the Western Himalaya, inaugurated its second capacity building […]

Spl Secy I&C visits JKI’s Wool manufacturing Unit at Bemina

SRINAGAR: Special Secretary Industries and Commerce Department, Mufti Mohammad Farid ud Din, visited the wool based manufacturing unit of Jammu Kashmir Industries Limited (JKI) and its factory outlet located at Bemina. During his visit, the Special Secretary was accompanied by Vikram K Gupta, Managing Director JKI; Deputy General Manager (P&A), Manager (P&A) and other senior […]

Dr Farooq welcomes Khag, Soibug DDCs, PDP functionaries into NC

Dr Farooq welcomes Khag, Soibug DDCs, PDP functionaries into NC

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, welcomed number of PDP leaders, including DDC Khag Molvi Nisar Ahmad and DDC Soibug Fayaz Ahmad, into the party fold on Sunday. The joining was facilitated by In-Charge of the Khag Constituency, Saif Ud Din Bhat. Also present at the occasion were Adv Aftab Ahmad […]

Apni Party delegation from Thanamandi calls on Altaf Bukhari

SRINAGAR: A delegation comprising leaders and senior workers of the Apni Party from Thanamandi, Rajouri, met with party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari at the party office in Srinagar. The delegation was led by Irfan Anjum, the party’s district youth president. According to a press release issued here, the delegation members briefed the party president […]

J&K Judicial Academy organizes sensitization prog on POCSO, POSH Acts

J&K Judicial Academy organizes sensitization prog on POCSO, POSH Acts

Judicial officers, trainee civil judges, others sensitized; focus on combating gender stereotypes, creating safe atmosphere for women in workplace SRINAGAR: Under the patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting), High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), guidance of Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy and Members of Governing […]

Private hospitals in J&K to suspend Ayushmaan Bharat services due to ‘non-payment of dues’ by IFFCO Tokio

SRINAGAR: Private hospitals and dialysis centers across Jammu and Kashmir have announced the suspension of medical services under the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme (Golden Card) starting from Sunday, September 2, 2024. This decision has been taken due to the non-payment of dues by IFFCO Tokio, the insurance company responsible for processing the claims under the scheme. […]

LMD Sgr slaps fine of Rs. 1.5 lac upon LPG dealer for underweight cylinders

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement unit of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Srinagar which is entrusted with the mandate of ensuring accurate quantity of goods and services to Consumers on Saturday realized a fine of Rs. 1.5 Lacs from LPG distributor for selling underweight Cylinders to Consumers. The LPG Cylinders which were earlier found underweight by 400 grams […]

82-year-old patient undergoes successful hip replacement at Well Care Medical Institute

Orthopedic team’s surgery marks milestone in hip & knee replacement program SRINAGAR: An 82-year-old hypertensive patient has undergone a successful partial left hip replacement at the Well Care Medical Institute, marking a significant achievement for the facility’s orthopedic team. The patient, who had a history of an alleged fall a few days prior, was unable […]