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NAI assures assistance to JK for archiving of rare records

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: National Archives of India has assured to extend financial assistance and expertise to Jammu and Kashmir for archiving of records including rare scriptures.
The assurance was given by Deputy Director National Archives of India, Dr Tassaduq Hussain, during his visit to State Archives Repository.
On the request of Director Archives Archaeology and Museums J&K Government, Mohammad Shafi Zahid, the expert from NAI delivered a lecture wherein all the officers/officials were present. The speaker threw light on new techniques introduced in National Archives o

National Police Day commemorated in Kargil'

KARGIL, OCTOBER 10: Like other parts of the country, National Police Day was today commemorated by District Police Kargil to pay tributes to their fallen comrades.
Executive Councillor LAHDC Mohammad Ameer, Principal District and Session Judge RK Bhagat, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Gulzar Hussain, CO 22 Jatt, JS Gill, retired DIG and former MP G.H.Khan, Dy.SP HQ Kargil, Dy.SP DAR besides distric

Asiea for scientific approach in conservation of Dal, Nageen Lakes'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Asiea Naqash, today stressed on adopting scientific approach in conservation of Dal, Nageen Lake here.
During the meeting, the Minister discussed ways of adopting scientific methods in preserving the lakes.
While discussing action plan on the decisions of Scientific Advisory Committee, the Minister said

Ganga calls for timely completion of projects'

JAMMU, OCTOBER 21: Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Prakash Ganga today reviewed the physical and financial progress of centrally sponsored schemes and works being executed by J&K SICOP under Prime Minister’s Development Package.
Commissioner/Secretary Industries and Commerce Department Shailendra Kumar, officers of Directorate of Handicrafts, Handlooms, Geology and Mining, JKEDI, SI

Naeem Akhtar condoles Zaroo's demise

Srinagar, October 21: Minister for Works, Naeem Akhtar has condoled the demise of noted Kashmiri businessman Haji Ghulam Rasool Zaroo, who passed away in New Delhi on Friday.

In his condolence message, Akhtar said that Late Zaroo would be remembered long for his immense contribution in the promotion of Kashmiri handicrafts globally. "Late Zaroo was one of the pioneers in providing marketing umbrella to the artisans and handicraft traders of the State to market their legendary arts and crafts worldwide," he said.

Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved Zaroo's, the Works Minist

Zulfkar reviews implementation of Kupwara DDB decisions'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, and Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today chaired a meeting here at SKICC to review progress on various decisions taken during last District Development Board Kupwara meeting.
The meeting resolved to pursue timely funding for various projects for infrastructural up-gradation, capacity building and beautif

Adopt compassionate, people friendly approach: Veeri to JKP'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Abdul Rehman Veeri today asked the Jammu and Kashmir police to adopt a with humanitarian approach while dealing with people.
The Minister was the chief guest on the Police Commemoration Day Parade function at J&K Armed Police Complex Zewan here.
The function was attended by Minister of State for Forest, Ecolog

Department of Information and Public Relations, CTD organize special GST workshop for newspaper managements'

Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with the Commercial Taxes Department (CTD) Kashmir today organized a special familiarization session on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for newspaper managements at the Media Complex here.
Director Information, Muneer-ul-Islam, Joint Director (HQ), Abdul Majid Zargar, Joint Director Information Kashmir, Zahoor Ahmad Mir, officers of CT

Commandant General Home Guards meets Governor'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: Mr. Dilbag Singh, IPS, Commandant General Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Fund called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Mr. Singh briefed the Governor about the preparedness of Home Guards in dealing with natural and man-made calamities. He also discussed the ongoing activities and training programmes of the Home Guards.

Man enacts hair chopping drama in Dooru to create law & order problem

Police got an information that a braid chopping incident has taken place in Dooru, Anantnag.
Immediately, police reached to the spot and found that some hair of Bilal Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Nabi Mir having has been cut. The man also reported that his finger was hurt when he tried to get hold of the chopper.
However during the investigation it was found that the said person who is having allegiance with a political party had tried to create a Law & order situation by enacting the drama of hair chopping.
He managed to muster support by using megaphone as well. Preliminary investigatio

18 accused arrested on charges of assault on Army men in Sheeri, Baramulla.

On 18th of October, 2017 at about 1130 hours Police Station Sheeri received an information that a violent unruly mob have caught hold of three Territorial Army men assaulting them mercilessly with an intention to kill them. Thereafter Police Party from Police Station Sheeri rushed on spot and after strenuous efforts rescued the Army men in injured condition who were given immediate medical treatment.
A case FIR No. 48 of 2017 under sections of 307, 148, 149 RPC was registered in Police Station Sheeri. During investigation it surfaced that the three Territorial Army men were on board a passe

Dispute of Pandit family with neighbour

An incident occurred on 19.10.2017 over land dispute between Avtar Krishan Pandita son of Kalaas Ram resident of Renipora Kulgam and Naseer Ahmad Bhat and brothers/sons of Qadir Bhat resident of Renipora Kulgam. Immediate help had been provided to the families instantly through PCR by sending a team of police from police station Kulgam.
On complaint by Shri Avtar Krishan and family regarding the incident case FIR NO.182/2017 under section 341,354,336,427 RPC stands registered in police station Kulgam on same day and investigation has been taken up.
On preliminary investigation it has be

Police Commemoration day observed

Police commemoration day was observed in all districts of the valley today.
Parades were conducted and tributes were paid to the martyrs of departed souls who sacrificed their precious lives for upholding, safeguarding integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The families of the martyrs and police officers were present on the occasion.
The commemoration day was observed in Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Kupwara, Sopore, Awantipora, Handwara, Bandipora Budgam, Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. At these places the commemoration day was celebrated at their respective district poli

Sanitary inspectors honoured Yudhvir, Priya seek people's cooperation in keeping Jammu clean'

JAMMU, Oct 21: Giving a fillip to Swatch Bharat Mission and encourage more and more people to join mega cleanliness drive, Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks Priya Sethi along with BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi honoured Sanitary Inspectors of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) by lauding their contribution i

Standard Presented to 47 Armoured regiment by chief of the army staff'

Sunjuwan Military Station, Jammu witnessed a historic moment today, when General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the ‘President’s Standard’ to 47 Armoured Regiment. The Standard is an award for unit heroism and epitomizes the history, undaunting spirit and acts of valour forged in sweat and blood of the R

PDP State General secretary MLA Rajouri payed visit to Dara Area of Thannamdi, Inspected ongoing works of area. '

PDP State General secretary MLA Rajouri Adv Qammar Choudhary payed visit to Dara Area of Thannamdi along with Block officers.

During the visit Qammar Choudhary inspected ongoing works sanctioned under CDF. It's to remember that Many Culverts were sanctioned under CDF in said area.

Later Qammar Choudhary chaired a party meet also and appealed to strengthen party on ground level. He said we

58th National police day observed at DPL Rajouri ; similar functions held at Thanamandi, Manjakote and Peeri'

The District Police Rajouri today observed the 58th National Police Day popularly known as Police Commemoration Day here at District Police Lines Rajouri in remembrance of the brave police personals who sacrificed their lives in safeguarding the sovereignty and territory of the India.

Present on the occasion were Chairman for the Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People Kuldeep Raj Gupt

G. M Saroori condoles Manzoor Ahmed Shan’s wife demise'

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has condoled the demise of Sakina Begum wife of Manzoor Ahmed Shan Congress Ex-Vice Sarpanch from Goila Kahara.

In his condolence message to Manzoor Ahmed Shan, the MLA Inderwal expressed sympathies with the bereaved family recalling the philanthropic a

Saroori conducted three days extensive tour of Bunjwah'

Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori today concluded three days extensive tour of Bunjwah tehsil and interacted with the locals to ascertain the status of various local grievances.

Enroute, the MLA Inderwal met several deputations from Patshalla, Tipri, Nakki, Noor, Kewa, Athwan, Jawalapur, Nali, Binoon, Chakroon, Mori, Patnazi, Kither, Burdhar areas apprised him of their

All India Students Federation (AISF) demands start PG classes in GDC Doda.

Mukesh Parihar, Senoir Leader and National Council Member of All India Students Federation demands early PG classes in GDC Doda.

Parihar said that from last 5 years Post Graduate classes has not been started in Govt Degree College Doda after AISF Doda's Long Hunger Strike of 15 days. Then DC Doda Farooq Khan on the written assurance from Higher Education Minister to start PG classes in GDC Doda.

AISF apealled University Authority especially VC of Jammu University to start PG classes in GDC Doda

Governor inaugurates Nivedita-II Nurses’ Hostel Block costing Rs. 9 crore'



Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, inaugurated the Nivedita-II Nurses’ Hostel at Kakryal. This building has been constructed by the Shrine Board at a cost of Rs. 9 crore to cater to the residential requirements of the nurses of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Superspeciality Hospital, Kakryal.

Mr. H. L. Maini, Mr. Justice (Retd) Permod Kohli and Maj. Gen. (Retd) Sh

Diagnostic Lab sealed over false dengue reports'

A leading diagnostic lab was sealed today after confirmation of complaints regarding false dengue reports given by it with ulterior motives for financial gains at the cost of creating an epidemic scare and cheating patients .

Record of Nirankari Lab was seized earlier which on scrutiny released unauthorised tests and false reports. The Nirankari Lab was sealed by a joint team in presence of

One nabbed with drugs in Rajouri '

In its drive against drug menace, Rajouri police last night nabbed another peddler in the town recovering capsules and syrup from his possession..


A police team headed by Incharge Police Post Rajouri City, SI Danish Maqbool laid a naka near new bridge after some specific input when a man coming from some distance suddenly changed his route after spotting cops.

Sensing suspicious movement

Power supply to remain affected in Kongamdara, Kunzer receiving stations

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: According to Superintending Engineer EM&RE Sopore, to carryout stringing of 400 KV DC Samba Amargarh over head transmission line between location No. 534-535 at Magam-Gulmarg road on October 21, 2017. The power supply from stations Kongamdara and Kunzer will remain off from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on on October 21.

Braid chopping: Committee constituted to probe incidents in Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 20: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari today convened meeting to take note of the braid chopping incidents in District Ganderbal.
He constituted District Level Committee under his Chairmanship with Additional Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal, and District Social Welfare Officer Ganderbal as members to monitor the braid chopping cases and for tight vigil in the District.
Bukhari directed the officers to constitute Tehsil Level Committees comprising of Tehsildar concerned,

Div Com reviews stock, supply position of Ladakh region'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting of officers to review the stock and supply position of Ladakh & Kargil regions.
During the meeting officers informed the Divisional Commissioner that adequate stock of ration, LPG and other items is available in Ladakh and Kargil districts.
Reviewing the supply and stock position of essential Commod

Initiate measures for construction of water reservoir at Sochli Pathri: MLA Khansahib to PHE officers

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: MLA Khansahib, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen today asked the concerned engineers of the PHE department to initiate measures for construction of the proposed Rs 27 crore Water Reservoir at Sochli Pathri in Khansahib.
He said the work on project needs to be started at an immediate as it envisages providing dependable drinking water supply to about 75000 population comprising 61 villages. He said DPR for the proposed water supply scheme stands already prepared.
Speaking at a meeting of the senior engineers of the PHE department, convened here, he pressed for devising short term

Gurezi for early tendering of Bandipora-Gurez Transmission line

SRINAGAR, OCOTBER 20: The Deputy Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today asked the Power Development Department (PDD) to immediately issue tenders for Bandipora-Gurez transmission line and start construction work on the project so that it is completed within stipulated time frame.
The instruction was given by the Deputy Speaker in a meeting of officers of PDD and Power Development Corporation (PDC) convened to review the status of work on various power projects and Bandipora-Gurez transmission line.
Detailed discussions were held on dumping of Diesel in G

'World Food India-2017' in New Delhi from Nov 3

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 20: The Union Ministry of Food Processing is organising an event "World Food India-2017" from 3rd November to 5th November 2017 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The event will showcase vast investment opportunities for food processors, technology and equipment manufacturers, suppliers, logistic players and cold chain operators. It will also help globalize local cuisines and traditional foods.

On the sidelines of the event conferences, exhibitions, roundtables, state sessions and other related activities will be held by the participants.

The spaces for the Exhibition ar

Braid Chopping: Naeem Akhtar urges people to desist from 'collective frenzied behaviour'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar today cautioned people against demonstrating collective frenzied behaviour in the wake of the mass hysteria around braid-chopping.

Expressing his anguish at the latest incident in which a mentally challenged person was wickedly assaulted in Sopore by accusing him to be a braid chopper, the Minister said whether braid chopping is real or hysterical, physical or psychological, one thing has become clear, "We as a people are the worst posters of what we claim to be - Kashmiris. Neither Kashmir's ethos nor the teachings of the religi

Govt making innovative interventions to boost horticulture sector: Basharat Bukhari'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari today said necessary interventions and innovative measures are being implemented so that JK's horticulture sector is properly augmented both in terms of human resource and infrastructure.
The Minister was addressing officers during a meeting held in sequel to the pre-budget meeting with the Minister for Finance, Dr

Governor’s Secretariat to close at Srinagar on Oct 27

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 27: As per a communiqué of Raj Bhavan, the Governor’s Secretariat will close at Srinagar on Friday October 27, 2017 at 5 pm and will reopen at Jammu on Monday November 6, 2017 at 9.30 am in connection with the Darbar Move.

Deputy CM celebrates Diwali with security forces'

JAMMU, OCTOBER 20: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh celebrated Diwali with security forces at Border Outpost (BoP) Garkhal in Akhnoor sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) on Thursday.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by his wife Mamta Singh and other family members. Praising commitment of the soldiers towards protection of the borders, Dr Nirmal Singh said their pres

Deputy CM inspects development projects in Jammu, peripheries'

JAMMU, OCTOBER 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today visited different parts of Jammu and inspected pace of work on mega developmental projects underway in and around the winter capital.
During his visit to Multi-tier Parking and Commercial Complex construction site at General Bus Stand, Deputy Chief Minister was informed that the work on prestigious Rs 201 crore project is in full sw

Governor expresses grief over demise of Saifi Sopori

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Governor N.N. Vohra has expressed grief over the sad demise of Sh. Saifi Sopori who was an eminent man of letters and a noted poet and educationist who was widely respected for his learning and high values.
In a message, Governor prayed for peace to the departed soul and wished bereaved family the strength to bear the sad loss.

Governor visits border areas in Gurez Valley

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Governor N.N. Vohra, who visited the Gurez sector today, was briefed by the Brigade Commander, regarding the situation along the LoC.
Governor was also briefed by Sh. Sajad Hussain Ganai, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora and Sh. Sandeep Singh, SDM Gurez regarding the problems relating to the administration of this area, which remains dis–connected for nearly six months in the year.
Governor, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, also visited the Kishan Ganga Dam site and held discussions with Sh. Khalid Umer, Chief Engineer of the Project about the operational plans. G

Governor releases “Tchope Sete Kath-Bath”'

SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Governor N.N. Vohra, released “Tchope Sete Kath Bath”-conversation with silence – a book written by Dr. Satish Vimal who works for Radio Kashmir in Srinagar at the Raj Bhavan.
Governor lauded Dr. Vimal’s initiative of writing a literary diary in Kashmiri and hoped that this book would contribute towards popularization of literature in Kashmiri.
Sh. Syed Humayun Qaiser, Directo

Governor releases “Tobacco Control Laws and Measures”'

SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Governor N.N. Vohra released “Tobacco Control Laws and Measures”, a booklet compiled by Sh. A.M. Mir, IAS (Retd.), Executive Director of J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association.
Governor observed that this publication will make valuable contribution towards sensitizing the public at large about the extremely harmful effects of smoking and consumption of tobacco product

Chief Minister condoles Saifi Sopori’s demise

SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has condoled the demise of noted educationist and prominent intellectual, Peer Saifuddin Saifi, popularly known as Saifi Sopori, who passed away last evening at Sopore.
In her condolence message, Mehbooba Mufti described late Saifi sahib as one of the great educational administrators of his times who contributed a lot in laying the edifice of educational system in the Valley, particularly in north Kashmir.
Besides, the Chief Minister said, with his unmatched command over Urdu, Persian and Arabic languages, late Saifi sahib enriched the lit

Vishwakarma Day celebrated with religious Fervour: Vibodh'

Today Vishwakarma Day Celebrations held at Rajouri with religious and traditional fervour as workers in different institutions, trade unions and individuals organized separate functions for worshipping Bhagwan Vishwakarma and tools being used by them.
President of Rajouri Spare Part Union and his associates organised a simple but impressive function at Rajouri, where MLC Vibod Gupta was the Chie

Division Bench stay opreation of judgment regarding quashment of 9 Assistant Professor of Dogri

In a LPA filed by Ganga Sharma and Ors whose appointment and selection as Assistant Professor of Dogri was quashed by the Single Judge.
A Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MK Hanjura after hearing Adv Abhinav Sharma for the appellant, stayed the oopreation and eggect of the impugned judgment.
During the course of hearing Adv Abhinav Sharma submitted that he respondent-PSC issued an Advertisement Notification No. 12-PSC (DRP) of 2014 dated 29-05-2014, whereby the applications were invited for the posts of Assistant Professor

Division Bench directives to PWD on roads

In a Public Interest Litigation filed by Civil Society Tral regarding conditions of roads, Division Bench issued directons to PWD to take particular care.
When the PIL came-up for hearing Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Chief Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed and Justice Alok Aradhe observed that regarding the road from Srinagar to Qazigund, the Court Commissioner has submitted his report with regard to this stretch of road. This is the longest stretch of road out of the five roads. Part of it, as pointed out on the previous occasion, has to be developed and maintained by t

Chenab Valley Doctors Association (CVDA) expresses gratitude to Doctors Association Kashmir'

The Chenab Valley Doctors Association (CVDA) has expressed their graritude to Doctors Association Kashmir for successfully conducting of Association Election which ended successfully yesterday in Srinagar.

Addressing a Press Conference here at Doda on Friday, President CVDA Dr Hamid Parray has congratulated DAK for successful conduct of the election. Dr Parray also expressed gratitude to newl

09 gamblers arrested in Srinagar'

Srinagar police arrested nine gamblers and seized stake money of Rs 5,820 from the gambling spot.

Acting on a tip off, Police party of Police Station Soura led by SHO Shri Mohammad Latief under the supervision of SDPO Hazratbal raided a gambling site at Ellahi Bagh Rangpora and arrested nine gamblers identified as Ab Hamid Dar son of Haji Gh Rasool Dar resident of Ellahibagh 90 Feet Road, Mukh

First ever film on Maharaja Gulab Singh is all set to be released on the occasion of his 225th birth anniversary on 21st of October.'

First ever film on Maharaja Gulab Singh is all set to be released on the occasion of his 225th birth anniversary on 21stof October, 2017 at Abhinav Theatre Jammu at 5 pm. Entitled as ‘Gulab Gatha’, this film by Balwant Thakur is produced by Natrang and sponsored by Maharaja Gulab Singh Memorial Trust Jammu. Sharing details, the conceptualizer of this film Balwant Thakur informed that this will be

Shopkeeper held for selling liquor

Rajouri police has arrested a shopkeeper for selling liquor illegally in Agrati village.

A specific information was received by police that a shopkeeper is illegally selling liquor from his shop and locals of the area, especially youth, after consuming alcohol, create disturbance in the area.

Acting in this, a police team headed by Incharge Police Post Chingus, SI Fareed Ahmed under the supervision of DySP HQrs Jaswant Singh raided the shop.

Shopkeeper identified as
Ved Prakash son of Jagdish Raj resident of Agrati has been arrested and 40 pouches of liquor have been seized from

BJP celebrates “Diwali Milan” with religious fervor Pledge to weed out militancy, other evils'

BJP State Unit led by its State President & MLA, Sat Sharma along with MP Lok Sabha, Jugal Kishore Sharma & State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, celebrated Deepawali with full zeal and religious fervour amongst the lightning of earthen lamps, Pooja and enchanting of devotional songs, while all the leaders and activists of party wished each other and prayed to Goddess Durga and God Ganesh fo

National Conference students union remembers Martyrs of 1966.

Today National Conference Student Union payed tribute to martyrs of GGM SCIENCE COLLEGE at shaheedi sthal near college gate under the leadership of Sahil singh jamwal (President NCSU) .

While addressing the students , " Sahil singh jamwal highlighted the life history of martyrs
and his associates, Who fought for the agricultural university and other gravence of the students of jammu

Their Martyrdom , evoke a wave of struggle throughout the jammu, Sahil said

Vikas pandita also added" that many Youth joined the struggle following SHAHEED Brij Mohan, Subash Chander , Gulshan

MoS chib inaugurates the Paddy Procurement Centre at Palli in district Kathua.'

Daljit Singh Chib (Minister of State ) Hon’ble Vice Chairman , J&K State Advisory Board for Development of Kisans today inaugurated the Paddy Procurement Centre at Palli in district Kathua. Rajeev Jasrotia , MLA Kathua, Kuldeep Raj MLA Hiranagar, Kishor Kumar, General Manager Food Corporation of India, H.K. Razdan Director Agriculture, R.A Inqlabi Director CAPD Jammu, Rashpal Singh Incharge De

Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meet held at Police Station Ganderbal'

Srinagar, Oct 18: The police public meeting was held at police station Ganderbal under Civic Action Programme.
The meeting was chaired by SSP Ganderbal Shri Fayaz Ahmad Lone and was attended by respectable citizens of the area.
SSP Ganderbal assured general public regarding their safety and security and urged them to cooperate with the police. In case they notice any person moving suspicious

G. M Saroori greets people on Diwali'

Senior PCC leader and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori today extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights.

In a message, Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said the festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and truth over falsehood. It underscores high values and the ethos of India’s great civilization. He said the feelings of warmth, love and j

Govt ration seized by police in Kalakote.

Rajouri police today foiled a bid of blackmarketing of goverment supplied sugar by a local person and a ration dealer in Kalakote area today.

A police team from Kalakote police station led by SHO Darshan Singh raided the house of Abdul Gaffor son of Wazir Mohd resident of Dalyoye and found eight bags of government sugar found of FCS&CA department dumped in his house which was seized.

It came to fore that ration dealer Pritam Singh kept the sugar in house for blackmarketing in the open market.

Besides seizure of sugar bags, accused has also been arrested and a case registered un

SHO Vijaypur is throat bone of drug Peddlers'

In continuation to the efforts against drug menace and in its commitment to provide drug free society in Vijaypur, Station House officer Vijaypur inspector Suraj Pathania is throat bone of the drug peddlers on these days and registered dozens of FIR against drug peddlers for last three months.
During the intervening night Police party of Police station Vijaypur held a Nakka on Jammu Pathankot Na

Four of a family killed, one injured in road accident'

State president of Bhartiya Gujjar Kalyan Sabha and Independent candidate of Inderwal constituency​ Choudhary Ashiq hussain expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, including a woman​ and children's, in an accident in district Doda.

Ch Ashiq conveyed her sympathies to bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls. He has wished speedy recovery to the person i

G.D. Goenka Public School, Jammu celebrates “Diwali” at their school premises.'

One of the most vibrant and auspicious festivals Diwali is just around the corner and one can already feel the burst of euphoria amongst the people.

Similar burst of excitement was exhibited by the Goenkans on the occasion of Diwali celebration. Students’ enthusiasm did not succumb to the early morning cool and chilly breeze.

G.D. Goenka Public School, Jammu governed by Om Prakash Bansal

New Era Public School celebrates Diwali at Rajouri; student performs Ramayana Act and Dandiya Dance.'

To commemorate the celebrations of the festival of lights,New Era Public School celebrated Diwali with full enthusiasm and colorful programmes at school premises here today under the theme "Diwali Dhamaka, this time go for green Diwali".The programme started with the welcome song performed by the students of 4th and 5th class followed by Dandiya Dance, Rangoli Competition and after that a Ramayan

NPSU observes Jammu Student Martyrs Anniversary in front of Science College, Jammu '

NPSU held 51st Anniversary of four Student Martyrs who were shot dead by police bullets in Jammu on 17th & 18th of October, 1966. Three students were martyred namely, Brijmohan Sharma, Subhash Chandra, Gulshan Handa on 17th October, 1966 in the ground of GGM Science College, Jammu whereas S. Gurcharan Singh was killed on 18th October, 1966 in Kanak Mandi Bazar when a student procession was going

Himayat organises two days induction programme for youth at Kalakote.'

A two days induction programme, under skills training and employment programmes, was organised by Himayat, a J&K State Rural Livelihood Mission and GOI initiative,here today in which nearly 300 students from nearby areas like Solki, Moghla, Bro,Tryath, Bravi, Arghi, Dhangri, Khawas and Potha, gave their participation.

Under this programme, the selected youths would be given six months training

15-day workshop on 'Documentary Filmmaking' concludes at Media Complex'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Director Information and Public Relations, Muneer-ul-Islam today said the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) is diversifying its activities and has started organizing innovative and market-driven training programmes and workshops for the media professionals in J&K.

Speaking during the valedictory and certificate distribution function of 15-day workshop

State Level Seminar on 'Humans and Wildlife' held at SP College'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: As part of the wildlife week celebrations, a State-Level Seminar was organized by the Department of Environment and Water Management & P.G. Department of Environmental Science, S.P. College Srinagar.
The seminar started with a backdrop address by Dr. Humaira Qadri followed by the welcome address of Prof. (Dr.) Parveen Pandit, Principal of the college, who stressed on the se

MLC Ali Mohammad Dar chairs Environment Committee meeting'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLC, Ali Mohammad Dar to discuss the environmental issues pertaining to the Pollution Control Board, Transport, Traffic, Health, Industries, Irrigation, Local Bodies and FCS&CA departments in the State.
Legislators, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone,

Farooq Andrabi felicitates people on Urs of Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali (RA)

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: The Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf, Power, Irrigation and Flood Control, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi has felicitated people of the state on the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali (RA) being observed tomorrow.
In his message, the Minister said mankind ought to follow the teachings of Hazrat Noor-u-Din Wali (RA) to get out of the tribulations of present times.
Andrabi said that Hazrat Noor-u-Din Wali uplifted people morally, spiritually and economically.
The Minister further said teachings of Hazrat Noor-u-Din Wali are must

National Workshop on 'Skill Development and Entrepreneurship' commences at IASE'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: A week-long, National workshop on 'Skill Development and Entrepreneurship' today commenced at Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), MA Road here.
Around 40 participants from various universities of Jammu and Kashmir will participate in the workshop which is being sponsored by the Cluster University.
The Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad

Measures afoot to revamp JK's walnut industry: Basharat Bukhari'

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: In bid to boost horticulture sector of the state, Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari today said that multi-pronged approach needs to be adopted for ensuring better yield, brand building and marketing of the walnut produces across the state.
The Minister said this while chairing a meeting of officers to review measures to be taken to revitalizes walnu

Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Commercial Taxes Deptt to organize workshop on GST for newspaper managements

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: To address the issues pertaining to the settlement of advertisement bills of the newspapers following implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Department of Information & Public Relations in collaboration with the Commercial Taxes Department, J&K is organising a Special Workshop at the Auditorium of the Media Complex, Polo View, Srinagar on 21st October 2017 at 11.00 am.

In the Workshop the officers and experts of the Commercial Taxes Department would address the concerns and queries of the media owners, editors and advertising & marketing executives

Finance Department for speeding-up expenditure to meet time-lines

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: The Finance Department has called for expediting the pace of expenditure by the Government Departments in view of early release of funds this fiscal in pursuance to the announcement by the Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu in his budget speech in the State Legislature January this year.

The Finance Minister had, in his budget speech, announced a slew of measures aimed at streamlining the expenditure with systematic spending initiatives as a first step towards bringing economic stability in the State.

"In view of the timely release of funds to the line departments f

Mehbooba felicitates people on urs of Hazrat Sheikh ul Aalam

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people on the annual urs of Hazrat Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (RA) being observed today.
In her message, the Chief Minister described Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam as the fountainhead of spirituality, amity and brotherhood in the State. She said the revered saint preached eternal values of Islam through his famed poetry, which is held in high esteem by every citizen of the State.
Mehbooba Mufti said the dire need of present times is to go back to the teachings of Hazrat Sheikh ul Aalam which provide a guiding force t

Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Teacher Federation (JKLTF) constitutes district body'

RAMBAN, Oct 16: All Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Teacher Federation (JKLTF) constituted it's district unit in Ramban, here today.
The body was constituted under the chairmanship of its district president Pawan Kumar.
The body appointed Rajinder Singh, Nayeem Ahmed Rather and Jeevan singh as it's vice president, Sanjay Kumar as secretary, Nissar Ahmed, Sundershan Singh as joint secretary, Pardeep S

J&K State Information & Public Relations Non-Gazetted Employees Welfare Union

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16 – The employees of Department of Information and Public Relations, J&K Government today held a first general body meeting for the welfare of the non-gazetted employees of the department.
The meeting was convened to discuss various issues pertaining to the welfare of the non-gazetted employees of the department. The body unanimously decided to constitute welfare body for the department and in this regard Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Section Officer, Directorate of Information was elected President of the Welfare Union followed by Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Information Assist

Kashmir Civil Society members meet Jammu chamber Prez. '

Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Sh. Rakesh Gupta today welcomed the members from Civil Society of Kashmir comprising of Sh. Muzaffar Shah, Chairman JandK Awami National Conference, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Dy. Grand Mufti and Chairman Muslim Personal Law Board, Sh. Jagmohan Singh Raina, Chairman All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Srinagar, Sh. G.N. Shaheen, Advocate and Mir Javed

BJP gears up for Panchayat elections'

In order to gear up vigour for forthcoming Panchayat elections in State of Jammu and Kashmir, State BJP unit led by State President and MLA, Sat Sharma chaired meeting of party MP, Ministers, MLCs, Vice-Chairpersons, MLAs, State Office Bearers, District Incharges and District Presidents to discuss and review strategy to ensure win-win situation.

While addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma called

Bhaderwah Police organizes T-20 Cricket Tournament for Girls

Bhaderwah Oct16:-Under ongoing Civic Action Progra-mmes J&K Police channelizing the energy of the youth and providing platform to the budding players,, Bhaderwah Police today organised a girls T-20 Cricket Tournament at Govt Higher Secondary School boys ground, here today.6 cricket teams involving more than 60 players drawn from different parts of Bhaderwah sub district participated in the tournament and the tournament was on knock out basis. ASP Bhaderwah Rajinder Singh while speaking on the opening ceremony of the tournament has said that in addition to their bounden duties, J&K Police is a

Tiranga rally by NPP at R.S Pura spread message of unity, harmony'

Intensifying the campaign for accession day, former MLA and NPP president Balwant Singh Mankotia reiterated that party is spreading the message of unity, harmony by organizing Tiranga rallies at district level on the eve of accession day. Tiranga rallies carried out at district level has received huge response and people whole heartedly participated the Tiranga rally by holding the tricolor in th

Boys Higher Secondary School Nowshera organises cricket match on the eve of Diwali.'

Deepawali celebrated at Boys Higher Secondary School here today. On the occasion, a friendly tennis ball cricket match was played between SDM eleven v/s Principal eleven.After winning the toss SDM elected to field batting first Principal eleven scored 85 runs for all out. Raman was the highest scorer who scored 30 runs and Raman was the most successful bowler who took 3 wickets chasing 85 to win.

Yudhvir Sethi releases seems Mohan’s book on Education'

BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi today said that India is focussing on education sector in a big way and ensuring that girls are provided with equal opportunities of education. He said girls’ education is necessary for making the homes a happy place who in turn can brighten the future of their country by good upbringing of their children.
Yudhvir Sethi was speaking after inaugurating a Book titl

During Youth Parliament Amullaya Brings Laurals to Jammu and Kashmir Receives Award for His Strong Arguments on Article 35 A

In order to develop leadership skills among our younger generation recently an impressive youth parliament was held at Delhi. In this youth parliament, Amullaya Gupta from J&K participated and put forth his strong arguments on Article 35A. This Youth Parliament was organised by Ideal Institute of Management and Technology and School of Law of IP university. The Youth Parliament discussed and debated different aspects of Article 370 and 35A. Amullaya Gupta played the Role of Dr Jatinder Singh, Hon’ble MOS at PMO and Member of Parliament from Udhampur constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. In the r

Nightingale pre school today celebrated Diwali at their school premises.'

Nightingale pre school today celebrated Diwali with great pomp and show in its school premises under the caption. "Ek tyohar dadi ma ke sath" Smt. chanchal Sethi Social Activist was the special guest.

According to Mrs. Sonia jain principal of nightingale pre school. The main motive behind this celebration was to make our dear grand mothers to become a part of their family. An effort it to re

Legal Metrology Department Rajouri Realises Fine of Rs 1 lakh From Cement Traders

Continuing its efforts to protect gullible consumers from unfair trade practices adopted by traders dealing with sale of cement, Legal Metrology Department today realised a fine of Rupees one lakh from such defaulters.

To ascertain the veracity of several complaints of overcharging on cement and other violations of Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rules 2011, the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary constituted a team of officers from Legal Metrology, Revenue, Labour and Police Departments.

The team conducted surprise raids on cement stores in distr

Grasim ropes in Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador'

In a move that will change the history of Domestic over the Counter (OTC) fabric retailing in India, GBTL Ltd. (formerly known as Grasim Bhiwani

Textile Limited) has revealed their signing of superstar of millennium - Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as their Brand Ambassador. Mr. Bachchan is known for his style icon and has been honoured with the ‘Timeless Fashion Icon’ accolade by Filmfare Glamour Style

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan – One of Architects of Modern India'

Exactly 200 years ago on this day, 17th October 1817, there born a child to Mir Muttaqi and Azis-un-Nisa, a progressive and highly regarded family by the Mughal dynasty, in Delhi. The child was named Syed Ahmad Taqvi, whom we now know by the name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, one of Asia’s leading social reformers, educationist, jurist, author and founder of Aligarh Muslim University(AMU), who is und

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