SRINAGAR — Laylat-ul-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr – the night of power and blessings – was observed across Kashmir valley with religious fervour and gaiety on intervening Monday and Tuesday night. As per common belief of followers of Islam, the night, when the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Allah, is considered to be […]
Junaid Gulzar SRINAGAR — Deputy Superintendent of Police Shri Mohd Ashrif Lissery – KPS has extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadar and wished the people of his sub-division in particular, families of police martyrs, sub-divisions Police personnel, security forces and their families a blessed night. In his message, he said […]
JAMMU — The Agriculture Production Department in Jammu and Kashmir is all set to launch the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan, a program aimed at overall welfare of farmers across the Union Territory. In this regard, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review progress on preparations being put in place […]
JAMMU — More than one hundred Nursing and Paramedical Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir are at the verge of closure because of almost negligible admissions for the last two academic sessions. These colleges alleged that delayed counseling with lengthy procedure and ‘un-necessary’ criteria adopted by the Jammu Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) for […]
SRINAGAR — At least seven residential houses including a ‘U-shaped’ shopping complex was damaged in a massive fire incident at Dargah Hazratbal in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district this afternoon, officials said. They told GNS that a fire erupted inside a shop, situated just opposite to Sir Syed Gate of Kashmir University, this morning. “Soon after, […]
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was cloudy in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Partly to mainly cloudy weather with rain/thunderstorms very likely at scattered places from late afternoon onwards. He said, […]
SRINAGAR — A PhD scholar who accused Kashmir University of obstructing the action against its faculty member accused of sexual harassment has appealed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinah, Chief Justice JK Vinod Chatterji Koul and Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh to intervene and initiate an independent inquiry in the matter. The press release issued by […]
Mudasir Maqbool PULWAMA — To foster and reinforce the spirit of peace and communal harmony, an Iftar Celebration was hosted by Indian Army’s 50 Battalion (Rashtriya Rifles) of Kakapora Cob In Pulwama on Saturday. Large number of locals, senior citizens, media faternity, SDPO Kakapora, SHO concerned, lamberdars etc. participated to celebrate the iftar with the […]
SRINAGAR — In order to ensure appropriate and necessary arrangements to facilitate general public to observe forthcoming religious festivals of Shab-e-Qadr, Jummat-ul-Vida and Eid-ul-Fitr, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Saturday chaired a meeting of officers to review facilities put in place by District Administrations and line departments. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has issued guidelines for schools falling under its jurisdiction in order to take reformative measures under National Education Policy 2020. The Board stated that there shall be no homework for upto class 2nd and no school bags for nursery and UKG. According to a circular, the Waqf Board […]