Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K, today undertook a very significant tour of District Ganderbal in order to inspect and asses the progress of various technical operations of the department in the District which include availability of mulberry foliage in Mulberry Farms and Nurseries across the District, synchronization of silkworm seed, incubation and silkworm []

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Ahead of the voting for the newly created Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that authorities have imposed section 144 in Pulwama district. Mehbooba Mufti is contesting from the seat. She called the development unprecedented and alleged that her party workers are being detained. Section 144 has been imposed in Pulwama district, []

Srinagar, May 10 : Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee (JKHC) on Friday clarified and asked the pilgrims not to believe in rumours and unauthorized news items regarding the flight schedule. It is for the information of Intending Pilgrims of Haj 2024 who are yet to leave for the pilgrimage that some rumors are circulating on []

Ganderbal, May 10: The Womens Empowerment Committee, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a workshop on Ikigai, a Japanese term that blends two words: iki meaning to live, and gai meaning reason, which translates to a reason to live, at varsitys Green campus here on Thursday. IKIGAI is a concept that encourages people to discover []

New Delhi, May 10: In a proud moment for the medical fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Mir Mujtaba Ahmad, a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist, has been conferred with the prestigious Dr. N Rangabashyam Gold Medal for Academic Excellence. This is the first time that this honor has been bestowed upon a Surgical Gastroenterologist from Jammu []

Awantipora, May 10: The Department of Management Studies, Islamic University of Science and Technology, organized one-day orientation program titled Developing Industry- Academic Bridge: Strengthening Skilled Manpower in J&K. Experts from the Industry attended the program,and during the deliberation Mr. Malik Waseem, (Deputy Director of Recreation, Department of Tourism), Mr. Rouf Tramboo (President, Adventure Tour Operators []

Srinagar, May 10 : CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu organized a quality seed distribution programme for the farmers of the district Doda as part of the area expansion vertical of the CSIR-Floriculture Mission here today at community hall Doda. The event was organized under the patronage of Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR []

Srinagar, May 10 : The Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fees of Private Schools, J&K, has issued a directive to all private schools to establish a parent association within one month.. In an official circular, Justice Sunil Hali, Chairperson of the Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools J&K, addressed the []

Srinagar, May 10: In order to review the Action Plan for smooth Despatch of Poll parties and Election Materials to the Polling Stations on Poll Day in Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat, the District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency Friday chaired a meeting, here. []

Srinagar, May 10: The introduction of electric auto-rickshaws (E-Rickshaws) in Srinagar aimed at promoting eco-friendly transportation options has caused discontent among college students who rely heavily on these services for their daily commute. Students allege that despite the touted benefits of E-Rickshaws, such as cleaner emissions and metered fares, the actual costs are significantly higher []

Kulgam, May 10: A dumper driver was electrocuted to death in south Kashmirs Kulgam district in the early hours of Friday morning while unloading sand. An official said that the driver, Showkat Ahmad Parray (27), son of Abdul Hammed Parray, a resident of Tahab Pulwama, was unloading sand in Kousarbal village when he came into []

Jammu, May 10: The All India Management Association (AIMA), a premier apex body for management professionals in India has announced the commencement of registration for the Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) 2024. The AIMA in a press release issued here said it is dedicated to enhancing management skills and capabilities through various programs, initiatives, and []

Democratic Progressive Azad Party President and former J-K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said that post-independence Pakistan has lacked capable leadership as any leader who is strong is put behind bars. Unfortunately post-independence Pakistan has no capable Prime MinisterNearly all Prime Ministers were dictators and Army rule prevailedArmy never pushed for peace and []

Indian Army is carrying out an investigation to establish the exact cause of death of Paratrooper Agniveer Jitendra Singh Tanwar, said Indian Army officials on Friday. The soldier lost his life due to a bullet injury on Thursday in Srinagar, where he was deployed as part of the 3 Para Special Forces battalion, added officials. []

In order to review the Action Plan for smooth Despatch of Poll parties and Election Materials to the Polling Stations on Poll Day in Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat, the District Election Officer Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency Friday chaired a meeting here at Meeting Hall of []

The Haj Committee of India on Friday issued a clarification regarding rumors circulating on social media about changes in the schedule for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage. As per the statement issued here, Intending Pilgrims for Haj 2024 are urged not to believe in these rumors. The Committee strongly denies any such changes and confirms that []

J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone delivered a stirring address to a massive gathering in Pattan, marking the largest public convention in Kashmir during the current Parliamentary election Campaign. PC Senior General Secretary Imran Reza Ansari, senior leader Abid Ansari, State Secretary Mohammad Abbas Wani also addressed the crowds. PC senior leader Yasir Reshi, []

Former chief minister and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of exploiting religion for political gain. Addressing a public rally at Kanira Chadoora in Budgam district, Abdullah, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer KNO, said India belongs to Mahatma Gandhis vision []

Jammu and Kashmir breathed a sigh of relief on Friday as the light rains lashed the plains and higher reaches of the Union Territory while the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from tomorrow. The light rainfall has brought an end to the hot and dry weather conditions as the Kashmir parts []

Sending out a message of religious harmony, two Muslims in the Reasi district have forward to donate their land for a 500-year-old Hindu temple that lacked proper accessibility. A road connecting the temple will be constructed on the land. Gulam Rasool and Gulam Mohammad, residents of Kheral panchayat, have donated their four kanal of land []

The Jammu and Kashmir poll body has asked PDP candidate Waheed Para to explain his statement urging Kashmirs youngsters to consider the general elections as a referendum to send New Delhi a message and asked him to refrain from making utterances that may aggravate differences among communities. The notice issued by the nodal officer for []

Reacting to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyars remarks that India should respect Pakistan because it has an atom bomb, Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Congress and asserted that every inch of PoK belongs to India and no force can snatch it. In an April 15 interview with Chill Pill, Aiyar said that Pakistan []

The Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Education Unit at GMC Anantnag hosted the 2nd Biomedical Research Methodology Workshop on May 8th and 9th, 2024. This workshop aimed to enhance biomedical research skills among DNB Residents and address the evolving research needs within the medical community. The event was inaugurated by the Principal of []

At least two army men were injured after a vehicle carrying them met with an accident in Rajouri. An official told GNS that an army vehicle met with an accident near Dhanma some fifteen kilometres from Rajouri town. In the incident, two army men sustained injuries, who were immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital []

Tragedy struck the Kounserbal area of Damhal Hanjipora in South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday when a dumper driver suffered a fatal electric shock while unloading sand. The victim, identified as Showkat Ahmad Parray, son of Abdul Hameed Parray from Yadder Pulwama, tragically lost his life on the spot. Local residents have pointed fingers at []

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Pulwama, May 09: Authorities in South Kashmirs Pulwama district have intensified search operation for tracing two missing persons who drowned into river Jhelum at Hatiwara village of South Kashmirs Pulwama district on Wednesday evening. A survivor of the boat capsize incident at Hatiwara, Kuldeep Kumar, resident of Lakhimapur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, said that they were []

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Awantipora, May 09: Continuing the lecture series featuring the eminent, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today organized a seminar on Current Status of Science, Technology, and Innovation in India: Where Do We Go from Here?. Dr. Akhilesh Gupta who was the keynote speaker on the occasion emphasized the crucial role of educational institutions []

Srinagar, May 09: Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K today embarked upon a comprehensive visit to Kulgam to evaluate the arrangements in Incubation/Rearing Centers of the Department and availability of leaf reserves in the District apart-from inspecting developmental projects, infrastructure up-gradation and Mulberry Nurseries/Farms. Speaking on the occasion he underscored the importance of enhancing []

Emotional scenes witnessed at Haj House,Bemina Div Com Kashmir, IGP Kashmir, DC Budgam reviews departure arrangements HCI member AijazHussain congratulated pilgrims going to perform Hajj Srinagar, May 09: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Biduri along with IGP Kashmir, V K Birdi Thursday flagged off the first batch of []

New Delhi, May 09: In a prestigious Civil Investiture Ceremony held today in New Delhi, the President of India, DroupadiMurmu, bestowed the esteemed Padma Shri award upon Romalo Ram of Jammu and Kashmir for his remarkable contributions to the field of Art, particularly in the revival of Dogri Folk Song Geetru. Romalo Ram, hailed as []

The District Election Officer Baramulla has rebutted the allegations made by Omar Abdullah concerning the permissions granted for political activities as baseless. The DEO has clarified that all the decisions regarding permissions to political parties are made with due consideration to security advisories and after consultations with relevant authorities. The rescheduling of political events on []

Emphasizing the paramount importance of robust arrangements in place for success of the General Elections, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole, today exhorted for strict adherence to the electoral protocols set by the Election Commission of India for upholding the sanctity and integrity of the democratic ethos. The CEO, during his extensive visit to []

In order to combat the menace of drugs, Police in Handwara deploys GPS enabled anklet on bailed out UAPA accused person for better surveillance to track his movement. In compliance to an order received from Honble Court, Police in Handwara today affixed a GPS tracking device on a bailed out accused person in UAPA case []

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. In a message, the Lt Governor said: On the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya, I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Bhagwan Parshuram is the embodiment []

Extra security measures have been implemented in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar constituency in anticipation of the Lok Sabha polls scheduled for Monday, officials said. The move aims to ensure incident-free elections and provide a secure environment for voters exercising their democratic rights. Officials emphasized the need for stringent security measures in the Srinagar parliamentary []

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah Thursday said people of Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are suffering the consequences of the mistakes made in 2014 by PDP. He made these comments while addressing an election rally in Ganderbal in favor of the party candidate for the Srinagar parliamentary seat, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. The []

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession. A Spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Tarzoo headed by SHO Police Station Tarzoo under the supervision of SDPO Sopore, at a checkpoint established at Railway Crossing []

In order to celebrate the festival of democracy in 02-Srinagar Parliamentary constituency with mass participation of voters, the District Election Office Srinagar has made Polling Stations colourfully vibrant with specially with Polling Stations conveying special message regarding women, Persons with Disabilities, (PwD) and Youth besides environmentally viable and sustainable Polling Stations. The District Election Authority []

Chairman DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad today lambasted Kashmir based parties for deceiving the public regarding Article 370. Addressing the crowd at a public meeting & road show in Mujgund, Shalteng and Eid gah Srinagar. Azad said, that he was the sole voice advocating for its preservation while others remained conspicuously silent, with some even abstaining []

Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K today embarked upon a comprehensive visit to District Kulgam to evaluate the arrangements in Incubation/Rearing Centers of the Department and availability of leaf reserves in the District apart-from inspecting developmental projects, infrastructure up-gradation and Mulberry Nurseries/Farms. Speaking on the occasion he underscored the importance of enhancing silk cocoon []

A teacher and a student were injured on Thursday after a branch of Chinar tree fell on them outside the school in Hardutwooru area of Achabal in south Kashmirs Anantnag, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that students were taking classes outside when the branch suddenly fell on them. A []

Jammu & Kashmir Congress Unit President Vikar Rasool Wani Thursday asserted that INDIA alliance will form government at the Centre on June 4 this year. He said once INDIA alliance will come into power, statehood to Jammu & Kashmir will be restored without any delay. Addressing a press conference at party headquarters here in Srinagar, []

PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Thursday stated that BJP will end constitution if re-elected power at the centre. She was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a public meeting. Mehbooba alleged that BJP is focusing on religious matters and talking about mangalsutra because they sense a loss in the initial two-phases []

Air India Express on Thursday cancelled 74 flights and said Air India will operate services on 20 of its routes to minimise disruptions amid staff shortage and protest sick leave by some cabin crew. Reports said that section of cabin crew has reported sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the airline, which has resulted []

A 41-year-old man died of electric shock while cutting grass at his land in Beerwah area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir news observer (KNO) that the man received electric shock when he suddenly came in contact with a live wire. He was immediately rushed to []

Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare informed that there are more than one lakh children in India have thalassemia and emphasised on the importance of timely detection and prevention as crucial approaches. International Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8 every year to prevent disease, raise awareness and promote early detection. Apurva []