VC JU inaugurates Refresher Course in Urdu
Jammu : Prof. M.K. Dhar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu today inaugurated the Refresher Course in Urdu organized by the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Jammu. In his address Prof. Dhar said that Refresher courses provides a platform to the teachers to get better understanding about the latest developments taking place in their […]
Kashmir organises first-ever Martial Arts Games Championship
SRINAGAR:-Martial art games like Judo, Taekwondo, Wushu, Pencak Silat, Thangtha, and Boxing are being played in the three-day event. This is for the first time that such an initiative is being taken by the state government at such a large scale. The tournament is expected to provide a platform for budding martial arts aspirants across […]
Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP has lost credibility in Jammu and Kashmir: BJP
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Friday claimed that the PDP, its erstwhile coalition partner, has lost credibility in the state while its south Kashmir bastion was proving to a big minefield. It also accused former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti of promoting dynastic politics during her tenure besides finding excuses to delay panchayat […]
Turkey pledges support to Pakistan on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday said that Turkey wants Kashmir issue to be resolved and it will stand with Pakistan on the issue. “The group that has been formed over Kashmir in the UN, we will stand with Pakistan and try to make [its efforts] successful,” the Turkish FM announced during a […]
Kishtwar accident: Death toll rises to 17, 16 injured
Srinagar:The death toll in a bus accident in Kishtwar Jammu has risen to 17 while many others were seriously injured after a bus rolled down into a gorge at Thakrai under the jurisdiction of police station Kishtwar. According to officials, the lifeless bodies of 17 passengers have been fished out of the water while the […]
Governor expresses grief over loss of lives in Kishtwar road accident
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in the Kishtwar district when a minibus carrying passengers fell into the Chenab river. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families. He has […]
Thousands turn up for Kulsoom Nawaz’s funeral
LAHORE: Thousands of people were present for the funeral prayers of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday. The body was transferred to the venue for the prayers via an ambulance and Maulana Tariq Jameel led Begum Kulsoom’s funeral prayers. Representatives for Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Awami National Party (ANP) […]
Petrol, diesel rates scale new highs
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices Friday scaled new highs as rates were increased on account of rupee depreciation and rise in international oil rates. While petrol price was increased by 28 paise a litre, diesel rates went up by 22 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned oil marketing companies. Petrol in Delhi now […]
15 dead in Kishtwar road accident
KISHTWAR — Four more persons, injured in a road mishap in Kishtwar on Friday morning, succumbed to their injuries, taking the death toll of passengers to fifteen so far. An official of the administration said that eleven persons were killed on the spot while as fifteen others were injured, nine of them seriously. “Among the injured, […]
