KULGAM — The education sector in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is struggling due to numerous vacant key positions, including the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Deputy CEO, and 16 principals, among 170 posts, thereby impacting the quality of education in the district severely. Figures accessed by the news agency Kashmir News Observer reveal that one position […]
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Apple farmers demand justice from Centre, state governments: AFFI
KULGAM — The two-day National Coordination Committee meeting of the Apple Farmers Federation of India (AFFI) concluded on Sunday at Chawalgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district with a strong demand for immediate and policy solutions to prevent the “corporatisation” of the apple industry and protect apple farmers. The meeting was presided over by Rakesh Singha, […]
Killing of six militants in South Kashmir big blow to Hizbul-Mujahideen”: Brigadier Prithviraj Chauhan
SRINAGAR — After six militants were killed in two different encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Brigadier Prithviraj Chauhan, Commander 1sec RR, said on Monday that the killing of militants in South Kashmir is a significant blow to Hizbul-Mujahideen. “In the Chinigham operation, our soldier Prabhakar Praveen made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. We had […]
AI-based facial recognition system installed at Navyug Tunnel Qazigund
SRINAGAR — Artificial Intelligence-based facial recognition system was installed at the Navyug Tunnel Qazigund on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday. This will help to identify and track history sheeters, drug peddlers, absconders and members of banned organisations in the region, it said. “In a significant stride towards bolstering security […]
Speedy tempo vehicle crushes 60 sheep to death in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — At least 60 sheep died while 40 more were injured after a flock of sheep were crushed to death by a speedy tempo vehicle on national highway in Kulgam late last night. An official told news agency KNO that a flock of sheep were hit by a speedy tempo near Khudwani on national […]
Two bothers killed in road accident in Kulgam
KULGAM — Two brothers were killed in a road accident in Khudwani area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Friday morning. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that two persons riding on a motorcycle died after being hit by truck along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Khudwani area of Kulgam district and they have […]
Congress’ manifesto has ‘unnerved’ BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
KULGAM — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the Congress’ manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls is “pro-people” and has “unnerved” the BJP, which is showing its “frustration” by trying to fan communal tension. “The manifesto of the INDIA alliance which says 50 per cent reservation will be given to women, MSP will be […]
2 labourers die after falling into trench in Kulgam village
KULGAM — Two labourers died while two were rescued after they slipped and fell into a trench in Chakpora area of south Kashmir’ Kulgam on Friday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they were working in the trench when suddenly they slipped and fell into it. “Soon after the […]
Police rebut fake news of encounter in Kulgam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday rebutted the news of an encounter in the Lakdipora area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir circulating on social media platforms. “A fake news is being circulated on social media platforms that an encounter has started at Lakdipora. It is fake & baseless; no such […]
Govt teacher dismissed over anti-national activities in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday dismissed a teacher from his services over involvement in anti-national activities. An official said that the activities of the employee namely Manzoor Ahmed Laway of DH Pora Kulgam had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found him involved in […]