DC Pulwama chairs block divas prog to address public concerns at Pampore

DC Pulwama chairs block divas prog to address public concerns at Pampore

Despite hot weather, significant number of people attended darbar PAMPORE: In a proactive move to address public concerns and grievances, the District Administration of Pulwama conducted a Block Divas outreach programme on Wednesday at the Block Development Office in Pampore, located in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Dr Basharat Qayoom, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, chaired the event, […]

DC Shopian bags national award for leading battle against drug abuse, illicit trafficking

DC Shopian bags national award for leading battle against drug abuse, illicit trafficking

SHOPIAN: In a remarkable achievement underscoring their dedication and relentless efforts, Shopian has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘Best Performing District’ at the national level for its exemplary work in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, particularly among children. The accolade was conferred by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), […]

J&K Bank, KCCI host interactive session with local exporters

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Bank and The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) collaborated to host an Interactive Session with Local Exporters at SKICC on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This session marked a significant milestone as it brought together senior officials from Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Customs, and ECGC, making it the first of […]

Labour Dept launches special drive for truck drivers to register on e-Shram Portal

‘Over 21,000 truck drivers already registered, drive to continue across UT’ SRINAGAR: Labour Department, J&K on Wednesday launched a special drive across the UT to facilitate the registration of truck drivers on the e-shram Portal. The initiative was taken on the directions of Labour Commissioner, J&K Charandeep Singh, and aims at safeguarding the rights and […]

Police organise cybercrime awareness progs in Awantipora

AWANTIPORA: In order to make the general public aware about cybercrimes, Police organized Cyber Awareness Day cum Cyber Jagrukta programmes in Police District Awantipora. In Sub-Division Awantipora, the programme was chaired by SHO PS Awantipora at Police Station Awantipora. Similarly in Sub division Tral, the programme was chaired by SHO Police Station Tral at Akmal […]

CUK VC interacts with students, dispels ‘misinformation’ about fee hike

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath on Wednesday emphasized the varsity’s commitment of resolving the students’ grievances and issues through constructive dialogue and discussions. In a day-long interaction with the aggrieved students of the Departments of Law, Physics, IT and Education, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, reiterated the importance of open […]

CUK students protest ‘exorbitant fee hike’

GANDERBAL: Students of Central University Kashmir staged a protest outside the Tulmulla campus on Tuesday, alleging a massive hike in their fees and highlighting the lack of basic facilities on campus. Scores of students gathered at the Tulmulla campus, chanting slogans and holding banners that read, “Roll Back Fee Hike” and “Education is a Right, […]

Forest Protection Force ensures smooth Amarnath Yatra

SRINAGAR: The Forest Protection Force (FPF) Ganderbal has been doing an exemplary job in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra, at Baltal Base camp showcasing their dedication and commitment to the pilgrims’ safety and comfort. The FPF has efficiently managed the pony stands and prepaid ticket counters, to prevent any chaos or confusion […]

Ehtisham Khan urges CUK to reconsider fee hike

SRINAGAR: Er. Ehtisham Khan, a prominent social and student rights activist and Co-founder of the NGO “The Purpose”, has expressed his deep concern over the recent fee hike at Central University Kashmir, Tulmulla campus, Ganderbal. The fee increase has led to a peaceful protest by students, who have highlighted significant financial burdens and inadequate campus […]

DGP sanctions Rs 2.98 cr for NoK of deceased police personnel

SRINAGAR: Showing the J&K Police’s commitment to support the families of deceased police personnel, the Director General of Police, J&K, R R Swain has sanctioned a special welfare relief amounting to Rs 2.98 crore in favour of 15 dependents/legal heirs of deceased personnel. Besides, he has also sanctioned financial assistance for the families of two […]