Author: Agencies
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has expressed his profound grief over the untimely and heartbreaking demise of the young daughter of Amod Ashok Nagpure, Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur.a In his condolence message, the Chief Secretary said that he got deeply saddened by this tragic loss for which words fall short in the face of such an unimaginable tragedy. He remarked that his heartfelt condolences go out to SSP Nagpure and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Praying for eternal peace to the departed soul, the Chief Secretary wished the bereaved family strength, courage, and solace to bear this…
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of G.A. Peer, a former Commissioner Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir Administration, who passed away in Srinagar after a brief illness. In his condolence message, the Chief Secretary described Peer as a committed and principled officer who served J&K with distinction and dedication throughout his illustrious career. His contributions to public service and governance in J&K have left an enduring legacy. He will be remembered for his integrity, professional competence, and calm demeanour, Atal Dulloo said. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Chief Secretary…
SHOPIAN: A district-level event under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi initiative was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Shopian. The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 150 progressive farmers from across the district and was graced by prominent dignitaries including MLA Shopian, Shabir Ahmad Kullay, District Development Council (DDC) Members, Senior Scientist and Head KVK Shopian, Prof Zaffar Afroz Badri, other scientists and staff of KVK Shopian. MLA Shopian, applauded the Kendra’s efforts in strengthening the agricultural ecosystem through technical training, innovative practices, and direct farmer engagement. Prof. Badri highlighted the centre’s role in providing technical support, building farmer capacity,…
GANDERBAL: Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign commenced today across all educational institutions of district Ganderbal with great patriotic fervor. As part of the scheduled activities leading up to the Independence Day 2025, a Wall painting event was organized, reflecting the artistic spirit and deep national pride of students and staff alike. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and heads of Institutions, who came together to creatively express their love for the nation through vibrant wall art. Adding to the enthusiasm, Chief Education Officer Ganderbal, Oneel Kumar Bhat, and Deputy CEO, participated…
SRINAGAR: The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums is delighted to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling, expertly carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width. Dating back to approximately the 10th Century AD, this remarkable artifact was recovered from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora, Baramulla, during sand extraction by the local laborers. This significant find sheds light on the region’s rich cultural heritage and historical legacy. The Shivling has been carefully preserved and will be showcased for the public to appreciate its historical significance. After its discovery, the ancient…
Four Indian-origin senior citizens of a family from New York, who disappeared on a road trip to a spiritual site in West Virginia, were found dead on Saturday, Marshal County Sheriff Mike Dougherty said on Sunday. The victims were identified as Asha Divan (85), Kishore Divan (89), Shailesh Divan (86) and Gita Divan (84). The group was travelling in a light green Toyota Camry with a New York license plate (EKW2611) and was en route from Buffalo to Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold in Marshall County, West Virginia, a religious destination, where they had prepaid for accommodations. However, according to local…
NEW DELHI: Udhampur Airport proposal is to be implemented in two phases. This was disclosed here today to the media by Union Minister and Member of Parliament from the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh following a series of meetings he has held over the last two days with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Secretary Civil Aviation Samir K. Sinha and members of the Airport Authority of India. Earlier, he also discussed the issue with Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah and officially wrote to him, in response to which the CM’s response was also received. He has also…
SRINAGAR: SpiceJet on Sunday said a senior Army officer, who was to board a flight to Delhi, assaulted four airline ground staffers at the Srinagar airport on July 26, and one of them suffered a spinal fracture. An FIR has been registered with the local police, and the airline has initiated the process to place the passenger on the no-fly list in accordance with civil aviation regulations, the airline said and added that the assault happened after the passenger was told to pay for the extra cabin baggage. Video clips of the incident shared on social media showed the passenger…
NEW DELHI: More than 2,42,000 candidates on Sunday appeared for the NEET-PG exam, which is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to various post graduate medical courses. The exam was conducted in a single shift on the computer-based platform across 301 cities and in 1,052 test centres, official sources said. This is the largest computer-based exam in India in terms of number of candidates which has been conducted in a single shift. The NBEMS had engaged more than 2,200 faculty members from various medical colleges and accredited hospitals to ensure zero tolerance towards…
SRINAGAR: Former National Conference MLA Kafeel ur Rehman on Sunday joined the opposition Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) here. Rehman, a two-time MLA from Karnah segment in Kupwara district, joined the PDP in presence of party president Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders. Talking to reporters after the event, Mehbooba said Jammu and Kashmir was going through a tough time. “People had elected a government in the hope of getting some of their problems resolved but this government seems to be engrossed in issues like who will transfer the patwaris and who will appoint the BDOs,” the former chief…