SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHA) observed World Disability Day on Tuesday as a “black day,” and urged the state government to improve the welfare of the disabled community in the region. Dozens of JKHA members gathered near the Press Enclave here, holding banners and raising slogans. They called for immediate government […]
SRINAGAR — A rise in the minimum temperature across most parts of Kashmir on Tuesday provided relief from the cold, as the MeT department forecast mainly dry weather in the coming days, officials said. Srinagar and most other areas, except for Gulmarg, experienced warmer nights with minimum temperatures improved, they said. The night temperature in […]
KURRAM — The death toll in District Kurram has reached 133 after two more people who got injured in the clashes earlier died on Tuesday, sources told Geo News. Whereas, the local administration of the restive district claimed that the law and order situation was gradually improving as the ceasefire entered its third day today. […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least two female Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, Police said on Tuesday. “Two female militant associates (OGWs), identified as Maryama Begum, Wife of Mohd. Shafeeq of Loudhara, Basantgarh, and Arshad Begum, Wife of Late Jamal Din of […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated all stakeholders of the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir on the launch of Uber Shikara services in Srinagar, describing it as a testament to the creative ways technology can enhance cultural heritage. “The launch of Uber Shikara services will provide visitors with a seamless way to experience […]
ISLAMABAD — An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and 93 other party leaders in connection with last week’s protests in the federal capital. The warrants were issued in response to allegations […]
INDORE — University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said on Monday that higher education institutions should adopt the semester system instead of holding annual examinations for better evaluation of students and improving their learning process. Considering the student learning process, those universities in the country should adopt the semester system where students are […]
PULWAMA [Mudasir Maqbool] (KIMS) — The District Development Council (DDC) Pulwama held a crucial development meeting at the Circuit House, Pulwama. The meeting was chaired by DDC Chairman Syed Abdul Bari Andrabi and attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), heads of various government departments, and other key officials. During the meeting, discussions focused on […]
JAMMU — The University of Jammu (JU) on Monday announced restrictions on the entry of four-wheelers into the campus, effective from December 5, officials said. The initiative, part of JU’s comprehensive Green Campus policy, was formally unveiled during a press conference by the Chief Proctor, Jammu University, Prof Prakash Antahal here. “The University had been […]
SRINAGAR — Tourists visiting the iconic Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber’s first water transport service in Asia, aptly named ‘Uber Shikara’. This innovative initiative aims to combine technology with tradition, allowing travellers to pre-book shikara rides through the popular ride-hailing app. The service was launched by […]