Jammu and Kashmir Reports 4032 Deaths Due to Diseases Since 2021: Government Data
Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 4032 deaths due to various diseases including Covid-19 since 2021, the latest data shared by the government revealed. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), these include five deaths due to AES, 29 deaths due to dengue, seven deaths due to human rabies, seven deaths due to meningitis, 53…
Three Drug Peddlers Danish Rasheed Bhat,Danish Ashraf Dar and Umer Rasool Dar Arrested in Awantipora, Charas Recovered
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Awantipora Police arrested 03 drug peddlers and recovered charas like substance from their possession. A Police spokesperson said, “During naka checking at Hatiwara Awantipora, police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by SHO PS Awantipora Insp. khalid Fayaz intercepted 03 persons in suspicious…
School Education Department Announces Winter Vacations for Kashmir schools
School Education Department on Friday announced winter vacations in phased manner from December-10 and December-16 respectively for the winter zones of Kashmir division. As per the order issued by Principal Secretary School Education Department Suresh Kumar Gupta, ” For students upto 5th standard, the vacations shall begin from December-10 to February-28 and in case of…
Meet Iqra Ali: The PhD Aspirant Who Translated the Quran in Just Six Months
In a world where dedication and perseverance often lead to remarkable achievements, Iqra Ali stands as a shining example of what can be accomplished with focus and determination. A native of Gasiyar Hawal Zadibal, Iqra has achieved the extraordinary feat of translating the Quran into another language in just six months, earning admiration and respect…
Altaf Bukhari Urges Government to Provide Immediate Financial Assistance to Khanyar Fire Affected Families
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Friday expressed heartfelt sympathy with families who lost their shelters in a devastated fire in Khanyar locality in Srinagar.Bukhari urged administration to come to the rescue of affected families and provide immediate financial assistance to help them rebuild their homes. “My heartfelt sympathies to…
Stop Misuse of Social Media: Police Warnes Citizens Against Sharing or Uploading Content That Promotes False or Inciteful Narratives
Police on Friday said that it conducted raid in Natipora area of Srinagar district, in connection with the case of unlawful activities. A police spokesperson in a statement said that continuing its investigation into case FIR No. 65/2024 under section 13 UA(P) Act of PS Shergarhi, police conducted a raid in Natipora, Srinagar, as part…
Body of Karamat Shah Recovered from River in Rajouri Jammu
Body of Man was Recovered from a river in Rajouri district on Friday.Officials said that today dead body of man namely Karamat Shah son of Muzamil Shah resident of Draj was recovered from river. Soon a team of police rushed to the spot and took the possession of the body for medico-legal formalities, they said.Meanwhile,…
Police Helpline Phone Numbers for Verification Services
Srinagar Police has introduced a dedicated helpline numbers to address public grievances related to police verifications, including passport verification, police clearance certificates (PCC), government/private employee verification, and tenant verification etc. The helpline will be operational on all working days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Citizens can call or send a WhatsApp message to the…
Leh-Manali Road to Close on Dec 7: Ladakh Administration Issues Travel Advisory
The Ladakh Administration has announced that the Leh-Manali road will be closed for traffic from December 7 due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions. In a recent advisory, commuters have been urged to plan their travels accordingly to avoid inconvenience. According to an order this is for information of General Public that Traffic Movement…
Weather Update: Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night at Minus 4.1⁰ C and Shopian Minus 6.6 Degree Celsius
Weather Update: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded the season’s lowest temperature again at minus 4.1 degree Celsius,.marking the coldest night here on Friday.As per the details, Shopian in South Kashmir, was the coldest place at minus 6.6 degree Celsius. The Meteorological department has shared the details of minimum temperature, revealing…
CRPF Personnel Azad Ahmad Najar Dies In Mattan South Kashmir
A CRPF personnel died after he fell unconscious in Mattan area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that during intervening night a CRPF personnel who was posted at Mattan developed syncope and was evacuated to PHC Mattan for treatment, where doctors declared him brought dead. Preliminary investigation suggest that he died of cardiac arrest….
Surinder Kumar Choudhary Dismisses Claims of Powerlessness in Omar Abdullah-Led Government
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary reaffirmed on Thursday that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is functioning with full authority, evidenced by its decision to suspend employees for failing to perform their duties. Addressing the media in Jammu, Choudhary explained that while the government prefers not to take stern measures against employees, it expects them to…
IUST’s CIR Conducts Session On G20 Global South at Higher Secondary School, Marhama Anantnag
As part of its Community Outreach Programme, the Centre for International Relations (CIR), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized a special session at Government Higher Secondary School, Marhama Sangam, on India’s G20 Presidency and the Global South.The session was coordinated by Dr. Athar-ud-din Shawl, Head CIR, and Dr. Shahnawaz Mantoo, faculty at IUST….
Islamic University of Science and Technology Hosts Outreach Program for Government Polytechnic College Kulgam
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, organized a one-day outreach program for students and faculty from Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Kulgam. The visit highlighted IUST’s cutting-edge facilities and its commitment to fostering innovation in engineering education. Students explored advanced labs, including the Robotics and Automation Lab, and witnessed…
Ganderbal Press Association Holds Elections, Sofi Ayaz Elected as President
Press Association Ganderbal on Thursday elected a new body after conducting fresh polls in Auditorium of Govt Degree College Ganderbal.Ten candidates were in the fray. Out of 36 total votes, one vote was not polled. Ayaz Sofi of PTI & Times now was elected the new president of the Association while others who were elected…
Maqsood-ul-Zaman DIG North Kashmir Chairs Crime and Operational Review Meeting at DPO Handwara
In a significant move to address the rising concerns related to public safety and overall security scenario, a crime and operational review meeting was held today at DPO Handwara. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range Maqsood-ul-Zaman-IPS, in which all the senior officers including GOs & SHOs participated. The…
Gurdaspur – Jammu Gas Pipeline Project, Work on 175-km Starts to Supply Domestic Gas by 2026
Work has commenced on the 175-km Gurdaspur-Jammu Tawi natural gas pipeline project, which is expected to provide domestic gas to Jammu households by 2026. GAIL (India) Ltd is undertaking the pipeline construction along and across the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, with initial work already underway on sectionalizing valves in Kathua and Hiranagar. Officials informed the news agency—Kashmir…
Police Conducts Searches at Residential Houses of Four OGWs in Mandir Area of Poonch Jammu
Police on Thursday said that it carried Searches at the residential houses of four Over Ground Workers, who as per police were involved in Anti-National activities in Poonch district. In a handout to GNS, the police said that on a significant development aimed at curbing anti-national activities, Police Poonch conducted searches at the residences of…
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Laid e-Foundation Stones For Several Projects in SKIMS at 42nd Annual Day Celebrations
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed the 42nd Annual Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, held in the Institute’s auditorium. On the occasion, the Chief Minister e-inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for several projects, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure.Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister underscored the indispensable…
Police Attaches Property of Terrorist Associate Mohd Subhan Khan Under UAPA in Sopore
Police in Sopore have attached a single-storied residential house along with 16 Marlas of land (Survey No. 354) in estate Nowpora Kalan Sopore. The said property belongs to terrorist associate Mohd Subhan Khan son of Ab Satar Khan resident of Nowpora Kalan, Sopore and was attached under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,…