Haj-2022 pilgrims asked to deposit Arrangement dues
The J&K Haj Committee today informed all selected Haj pilgrims that they shall deposit the Haj arrangement dues which includes mandatory Insurance Premium, Transport charges from Haj House to Airport and other handling charges to be incurred by JK Haj Committee as per the details given below through J&K Bank in Account No:1206 0405 0000 […]
DAK seeks ban on tobacco to prevent cancer
Srinagar, May 31: On world No tobacco day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday has sought complete ban on tobacco products in Kashmir. “That would prevent people from cancer,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said Jammu and Kashmir (JK) has witnessed 39,041 cases of cancer in the last 3 years with […]
Secretary Mining reviews working of J&K Minerals Corporation
JAMMU, MAY 31: Secretary Mining Department, Amit Sharma, today convened a maiden review meeting on working of J&K Minerals Corporation. The meeting was attended by Managing Director J&K Minerals Corporation, Suresh Kumar Koul, Director Finance Mining Department and Additional Secretary Mining Department, Arun Kotwal. Amit Sharma said that J&K Minerals is doing commendable work over […]
Dir Tourism holds consultations with stakeholders on tourism potential enhancement
SRINAGAR, MAY 31: In an effort to further enhance the tourism potential of various destinations and scaling up livelihood opportunities in tourism sector and evolve perspective planning for the same, Director Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo today held an interactive session with tourism stakeholders and representatives of various concerned Departments. During the meeting, the […]
Crocodile attacks farmer in Bihar
After a crocodile attack, a farmer in Bihar’s West Champaran district lost a piece of his leg. Parma Mushahar, the victim, was crossing the Harha river in Bagaha on Monday evening when he was attacked by a 10-foot crocodile. He stated in a statement that the incident occurred while he was returning home after working […]
Farooq questioned in ED office of Srinagar
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Sitting MP and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah appeared before the ED officials in their Rajbagh office of Srinagar on Tuesday. Answering the questions of media people Farooq Abdullah said that this is all politically motivated and it will continue till the elections are held in Jammu and Kashmir. It […]
Panthers Party supremo Prof Bhim Singh passes away at 81
Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party supremo Prof Bhim passed away on Tuesday. Singh, who was also a prominent lawyer, activist, and author, was unwell for quite some time. He was subsequently admitted to GMC hospital where he breathed his last. He was 81. Cross section of people and political organisations have expressed condolence over […]
Finch confident technique tweak will end ‘lean patch’
MELBOURNE: Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch is confident that technical adjustments to his batting technique can help him end his “reasonably lean patch” ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup title defence this year. Finch managed just one fifty in four limited-overs matches in Pakistan before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in […]
Russians enter outskirts of Ukraine city
KYIV: Russian troops have entered the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, according to the regional governor, who described fierce fighting on Monday over the ruins of a city that has become the focus of Moscow’s offensive. The European Union has sought to make Moscow pay a heavy price for invading Ukraine, but leaders […]
Save forests
Common people in Jammu region have been raising their voice by asking the government to save the forests for future generations. They have the reason to be agitating as there have been hundreds of forest fires in the recent past. There is no denying the fact that there has been an unusual rise in the […]
