Srinagar: With every stone or rock he collects from trekking routes in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, Manzooz Ahmad Bhat is meticulously carving out a space for himself in the world of mosaic art. The 34-year-old from central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district uses mortar to grind stones and rocks collected from various mountains […]
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the Centre’s reforms in governance would create future-ready employees empowered by digital training platforms. Addressing the first National Training Conclave organised by the Capacity Building Commission at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan here, he said Mission Karmayogi is inspired by Prime Minister […]
Srinagar: Weather department here on Sunday forecast intermittent light rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir from June 13 to 17. A meteorological department official here told GNS mainly dry weather was forecast till June 12. However, he said, a brief spell of shower and thunderstorm mainly towards evening can’t be ruled out, although […]
Poonch: The Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, reopened for vehicular traffic after remaining blocked for little over an hour due to landslide, officials said. Debris from the landslide was cleared and vehicular traffic restored at the affected place, DTI Mughal Road Shoket Amin Khan […]
Secures Top Position In Academic Institutions Category Srinagar: The University of Kashmir has been selected for the ‘GATI Achievers’ award by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, securing top position in the ‘Academic Institutions’ category for its contributions in upholding its commitment towards gender equity and promotion of women in all […]
‘Ensure fuel quality, accuracy of dispensing units and prescribed public amenities at filling stations’ SRINAGAR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, surprise inspection of all the Petrol Pumps operating in Srinagar District was conducted in order to ascertain the accuracy and fidelity of fuel Dispensing units, Fuel Quality and all basic […]
GANDERBAL: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Sunday visited Naranag area of Ganderbal district, and assessed development needs of the area besides interacting with PRI representatives and locals to take stock of their issues and concerns. The visit is part of UT administration’s commitment towards ensuring good governance at doorsteps of common masses. […]
KUPWARA: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge district Kupwara) visited the District Court Complex Kupwara and reviewed the ongoing construction work. On his arrival, the Administrative Judge was warmly welcomed by Principal District & Session Judge Kupwara, Shazia Tabasum; Additional Session Judge Kupwara, Khem Raj Sharma; […]
Hajin: Wahab Cultural Society Hajin in collaboration with Doon International School Jammu organised a grand function in connection with the ‘Jashan e Zarian’ culmination ceremony at Town Hall Hajin on Sunday. The function was presided over by Rafiq Massoodi Chief Parton Adabi Markaz Kamraz and was attended by Abdul Ahad Hajini, Sonaullah Niyaz, Dr. Riyaz […]
Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested four drug peddlers including a woman in Kulgam and Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Police Station Kulgam received information that two persons namely Manzoor Ahmad Naik and Ali Mohammad Naik, both sons of Ghulam Qadir Naik of […]