MMU ‘concerned’ at Saudi Arabia’s ban on Tableeghi Jamat

MMU ‘concerned’ at Saudi Arabia’s ban on Tableeghi Jamat

Srinagar: A meeting of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir was held at Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, after authorities disallowed the meeting to be held at the Anjuman Auqaf headquarters at Jama Masjid Srinagar. The meeting was presided over by the leading Islamic scholar of J&K, Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi, as MMU President Mirwaiz […]

HC orders medical examination of ex-BOPEE chairman

HC orders medical examination of ex-BOPEE chairman

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday directed government authorities to ensure that the former Chairman of the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), Mushtaq Ahmad Peer be examined by the medical board and furnish the report before the court. In terms of a court order dated 25 November, 2021 […]

Two Covid deaths, 134 new cases in J&K

Two Covid deaths, 134 new cases in J&K

Srinagar: Two Covid deaths were reported in Kashmir while 134 new cases of the infection were recorded in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, an official bulletin said. It said that 103 cases were detected in Kashmir and 31 in Jammu division. Moreover, 147 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including […]

Over 55% adult population vaccinated in India, says govt

NEW DELHI: Over 55 per cent of India’s adult population has received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. According to Health Ministry officials, 55.52 per cent of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated with 87 per cent people receiving the first dose of the vaccine. In a […]

CUK DSW holds lecture on climate change

CUK DSW holds lecture on climate change

Expert for continuous glacier observations to mitigate hazards Ganderbal: Department of Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Tuesday organised a lecture, “Climate change, weather disruptions and GLOF hazard in northwest Himalaya” by Dr. Irfan Rashid, Coordinator, Sr Asst Prof. Deptt of Geo-Informatics, University of Kashmir. In his presentation, Dr. Irfan Rashid, explained the […]

World Bank organizes virtual workshop on Emergency Operations Management

World Bank organizes virtual workshop on Emergency Operations Management

Well-designed Emergency Operation Centre key to Efficient Management of Emergencies: Experts SRINAGAR: A Two Day Virtual Workshop on the theme of “Emergency Operation Management &The Role of Emergency Operations Centre in Emergency Management” was organised by the World Bank for the capacity building of the J&K ERA/JTFRP which has recently started the execution of work […]

Skill Development dept orders promotion of 54 officers after 12 years

JAMMU: Skill Development Department orders promotion of 54 officers after a gap of 12 years. The officers which have been promoted include Head of Departments in different streams, Lecturers and Training and Placement Officers in three separate orders issued vide No 95-(JK) DSD of 2021, 96-(JK) DSD of 2021 and 97-(JK) DSD of 2021, dated […]

ADC B’la chairs meeting, reviews road safety measures

BARAMULLA: In order to discuss and evolve a policy for effective traffic management in Baramulla district, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Mohd Ahsan Mir today chaired a meeting of concerned officers here at Baramulla. A threadbare discussion was held on the subject during which ADC directed the concerned officers to ensure Road Safety Audit of all […]

CBK files chargesheet in fraud case

CBK files chargesheet in fraud case

Srinagar: Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in the court of the city judge Srinagar against an accused for duping huge amounts of money from a complainant. A CBK spokesman said, the chargesheet was produced before the court of city judge Srinagar against the accused Syed Afaq Miraj of Nowshara for duping […]

ADM Ganderbal imposes fine of Rs 32000 on errant traders

GANDERBAL: Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba today imposed fine of Rs. 32000 on various food outlet owners, shopkeepers, traders and wholesale dealers for violating the Sec. 51&52 of FSS Act-2006 during inspections within the District by the Concerned Food Safety Officers. The fine was imposed on the erring traders, […]