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Ahead of Independence day officers in J&K asked to use selfies with flag, earthen pot as DPs on social media handles
Srinagar, July 30 : The Government officials of Jammu and Kashmir have been advised to commemorate the occasion by updating their social media display pictures (DPs) with selfies showcasing the Indian flag, soil, and an earthen lamp (Jhanda, Mitti, and Diya). Following a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary,…
Read More »The significance of day of Ashura
By Ibraham Ajazz There are certain days in the year which are more virtuous than others, one such day is the 10th of Muharram which is known as the Day of Ashura. The word Ashura is derived from the word “Asharahâ€, which means ten in Arabic. The Day of…
Read More »Tribal Studies Recognized as a Thrust Area of Research at IUST
Awantipora, July 29: Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) takes great pride in announcing that tribal studies have been formally recognized as a thrust area of research at the University. The University’s proposal for research on tribal studies with a focus on socio-economic and political inclusion of Gujjar…
Read More »Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Joins Youm-e-Ashura Zuljanah Procession in Srinagar, Expresses Solidarity with Shia Community
Srinagar, Date: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, made a significant gesture of communal harmony and respect as he joined the Zuljanah procession of Shia mourners on the auspicious occasion of Youm-e-Ashura in the Botakadal area of Srinagar’s downtown. Amid tight security cover, LG Sinha arrived at the…
Read More »Cloudburst Devastates Ganderbal Village, Leaving Homes, Mosque, and School Damaged
Srinagar, July 29: In a calamitous event on Saturday, a cloudburst struck Gujar Pati Prang, a village in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, causing extensive damage to residential properties, a government school, and a Mosque. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall that preceded the cloudburst, leading to a sudden…
Read More »Man-eater Leopard Killed in Anantnag Village*
Srinagar, Jul 28 : A man-eater leopard was killed by the locals in a village in Bijbehara of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district this evening, local sources said. They told GNS that a leopard, mauling a two-year boy to death a week before, was killed by the locals of Dadoo…
Read More »IUST Students selected for Summer Camp at Poland
Awantipora, July 28: Three engineering students from IUST were selected to participate in the prestigious Summer Camp at Nicolaus University in Toruń, Poland. The students namely Mohammad Saood, Qazi Mohammad Yehya, and Fahad Iqbal Shah are pursuing B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IUST. The Summer Camp…
Read More »“Residents Grateful as Under Construction Building Saves Village from Threat”
Aaqib Naik Shopian, 28 July. The proactive intervention by the Block Development Officer of Chitragam region in Shopian District has averted a potentially disastrous situation in said village, where an under construction building of Block development department stood unfinished for an extended period. The swift action taken by…
Read More »Yaripora Grenade Attack Case: Four Militant Associates Arrested As Police Busts Grenade Throwing Module In Kulgam
Srinagar, July 28:Police on Friday said that they along with Army busted grenade throwing module by arresting four militant associates/conspirators in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district thereby solving Yaripora grenade attack case in which several civilians were injured. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition have been recovered from their possession. In…
Read More »Traffic Diversions in Place for Muharram-ul-Haram Processions
Budgam, July 28th: In preparation for the upcoming Muharram-ul-Haram processions on the 9th of Muharram-1445 (Friday), the local authorities have announced traffic diversions to ensure the convenience and safety of the general public and mourners. The diversions will be implemented from 2 PM onwards until the culmination of the…
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NC leader Mustafa Kamal passes away in Srinagar after brief illness
Srinagar, July 14: Senior National Conference (NC) leader Mustafa Kamal passed away on Monday …
