Meer Irfan SRINAGAR — Sheikh Sana, a girl from South Kashmir, has so far won four gold medals at the state level and eight at the district level. Sana, a 16-year-old from Donipawa area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, has so far won several medals at the state and district levels. Sana said that she […]
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3 persons arrested with arms, ammo in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR — At least three persons were arrested with arms and ammunition at Suhama area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that based on the specific input from police about the movement of three unidentified individuals from Wanihama to Dignibal, Rashtriya Rifles in conjunction with police and CRPF established a […]
SMC draws flak from netizens for ‘vandalizing’ carts of street vendors
SRINAGAR — Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has come under severe criticism from netizens after several of its teams on Friday allegedly vandalised many carts during anti-encroachment drive here in summer capital. In several videos that went viral on social networking sites, street vendors were seen screaming for help after their goods were vandalised and carts […]
IOT students, teachers invent automatic ‘Nun Chai’ vending machine
SRINAGAR — Two girl students and two teachers from Institute of Technology, University of Kashmir have invented an automatic pink tea “nun chai” vending machine that prepares the tea instantly. The patent application has been accepted by the Patent Authority of India and the authority has published the patent under the Application no: 202111057612. The […]
80-year-old lady dies at GMC Anantnag, family alleges medical negligence
ANANTNAG — An 80-year-old lady from Yaripora hamlet of Kulgam district died at Government Medical College Anantnag on Friday, while the family alleges medical negligence for her death. Deceased’s family members and relatives protested outside the hospital and demanded an investigation in this regard. Family members said that Hajra Banoo resident of Kathpora Yaripora was […]
Some politicians of Kashmir try to divide people, destroy Jammu: BJP leader Devender Singh Rana
JAMMU — There are some politicians of Kashmir who frequently visit Jammu to try to divide people, but they will not be allowed to succeed, senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana said on Friday. Batting strongly for an elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, he also said that bureaucratic governance cannot be a replacement to […]
64-hour weekend lockdown begins across J&K
SRINAGAR — In a bid to prevent the Covid-19 from spreading, the 64-hour-long weekend lockdown has begun across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday for the third straight week in the Union Territory. As soon as the Friday congregational prayers culminated in the Masjids, the shopkeepers were asked to close down their shutters in wake of […]
India needs contribution of girls & women in defence: Modi
NEW DELHI — Appreciating the steps being taken to open the doors of the defence establishments for girls and women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday said India needs their contribution. The Prime Minister said there are ample opportunities for women, highlighting that they are taking admission in Sainik Schools, and are getting major […]
Budgam girl qualifies NEET without joining any private coaching centre
BUDGAM — A carpenter’s family in Central Kashmir’s Budgam is on cloud 9 after a female member qualified NEET examination in her first attempt that too without joining any private coaching centre. Umza Zehra, a resident of Watmagam area of Budgam is a student of Government Girls Higher-Secondary School Magam. Uzma told news agency Kashmir […]
4 army men injured in explosion during training session in Rajouri
RAJOURI — At least four army men including one Havaldar were injured on Friday in an explosion that took place during a training session of an army Regiment in Kalsian area near Line of Control in Nowshera sub division of Rajouri district. Officials said that a routine training session of the Army was going on […]









