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Schools will ignite engine of J&K’s overall development and economic growth: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 10 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that schools will ignite the engine of J&K’s overall development and economic growth. While addressing a function organised for Inauguration of key initiatives of the education sector here. The LG said that their effort is to…
Read More »No Assembly Election this year in J&K
Srinagar, August 10 : Despite continuous demands by political parties to conduct assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, new date of publishing the final electoral roll from October 31 to November 25, 2022 – deferment from an earlier date indicates assembly elections will not be held this year. Earlier, it…
Read More »Langya Henipavirus: All you need to know about new zoonotic virus that’s infected 35 people
As nations continue to contain the twin-threat of COVID-19 and monkeypox, there is another zoonotic virus that has made headlines in China. This new animal-derived Henipavirus or Langya Henipavirus, has infected 35 people in the Chinese provinces of Shandong and Henan. The state-run Global Times stated that the Langya Henipavirus…
Read More »Kashmir University Data hacked, spokesperson says Data unmodified
Srinagar August 10 : The University of Kashmir appears to have fallen victim to a cyber-attack on Tuesday. The alleged database of Kashmir University students has been put on sale as the varsity has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. KU spokesperson said that the alleged breach is being analysed…
Read More »Major Tragedy Averted As Forces recover 25-30 Kg Of IED Found In Pulwama
Srinagar, Aug 10: An Improvised explosive device weighing 25-30 Kg was detected by security forces at Tahab crossing on Circular road area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Wednesday. Quoting Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar, Kashmir police zone in a tweet said that…
Read More »Central Kashmir: Encounter Breaks out in Budgam
LeT commander Lateef Rather among three militants Trapped: ADGP Kashmir Says Lateef involved in killing of Rahul Bhat, Ambreen Bhat and other civilians Srinagar, August 10: An fierce gunfight is underway between militants and security forces in Waterhail area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. The Kashmir Police…
Read More »SPO Shoots Himself Dead in Doda
Srinagar, Aug 8 : A Special Police Officer (SPO) shot himself dead with his service rifle at Sessions Court Doda this morning, official sources said. Identifying him as Gurmesh Singh, a resident of Gandoh, the sources said that he died on spot. Confirming the incident, a police official said…
Read More »35-yr-old woman found hanging in Kulgam Second incident in last 24 hours in district
A 35-year-old woman was found hanging near her native village in Yarikhan area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday morning, officials said here. An official said that a woman (name withheld) was found hanging with walnut tree today morning, some 100 meters from her home…
Read More »2 drug peddlers arrested,narcotics recovered
Kupwara Aug 7, 2022: In yet another success against drug peddlers, Kupwara Police has arrested two persons involved in peddling of drugs in the district. Acting on a specific information on August 6,2022 that two drug peddlers were on way to Kupwara town to sell narcotics, a special naka…
Read More »Sartaj Hussain posted as Deputy Director, Estates, Kashmir
Srinagar Aug 7 : J&K Government on Sunday transferred eight JKAS officers in the civil administration. As per a government order issued, Preeti Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Katra Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Jammu against an available vacancy. Gias-ul-Maq, Sub-Divisional Magistrate,…
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Bollywood Stars Light Up Kupwara as Kashmir Got Talent Showcases Kashmir’s Hidden Talent
KUPWARA : In a vibrant celebration of talent, culture and youthful aspirations, the border …
