Two civilians injured in Kulgam gunfight: Police
Two civilians were injured and as many militants of Lashker-e-Toiba are believed to be trapped Mirbazar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. Official sources told a local news agency, Global New Service (GNS) that two civilians, Sahil Yaqoob Bhat (25) son of Mohammad Yaqoob Bhat of Dantar Anantnag and Shahid Farooq Sheikh (22) son […]
TAD collaborates with Japan’s SHIN PROGRAM to launch activity based learning in 100 tribal areas of J&K
Dr Shahid meets SHIN representative regarding this partnership programme SRINAGAR, AUGUST 12: The Tribal Affairs Department conducted a preliminary coordination interaction with Japan based SHIN Education for activity based learning to be introduced in 100 tribal area schools as a pilot project. The idea behind this innovative attempt is to empower the students with logical […]
COVID awareness rally held at Vilgam
DIC Kupwara coordinates KUPWARA, AUGUST 12: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, an awareness rally regarding implementation of COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior (CAB), was taken off from BMO office Vilgam. The rally was coordinated by the District Information Centre (DIC). Kupwara, and was attended by Health workers, ASHAs and AnganWadi Workers of ICDS department. The awareness rally went […]
Navin Choudhary visits B’la; Takes stock of development scenario
Interacts with DDC members; Assesses their issues, concerns BARAMULLA, AUGUST 12: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production & Farmers’ Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today visited Baramulla to take stock of overall development scenario in the district. Principal Secretary chaired an interactive meeting with District Development Council members to assess their issues and concerns pertaining to development of […]
Heritage houses of Shahri Khass
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Government in the past tried to preserve many heritage houses and buildings in Downtown Srinagar but the efforts to make this area as a tourist hub could not materialize. However, some owners of these houses have not only preserved these heritage houses but have also given them a face lift and […]
Security enhanced across Kashmir ahead of August 15
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Security agencies have been on alert in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of August 15, as they have intensified the searches and have also started creating new drop gates for the checking in Srinagar city and other towns. Patrolling has been intensified in Srinagar city as the police and paramilitary forces […]
Driver from Srinagar dies in Banihal Highway road accident
Driver of a vehicle died on spot after he lost control over the vehicle that rolled down 200 feet deep gorge on Srinagar-Jammu Highway on Thursday. Police sources said that an Alto car (Chasis Number) on way from Jammu to Srinagar met with an accident near Tulbagh Shabanbas area of Banihal in Ramban district. The […]
Indian spot gold rate and silver price on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021
Spot gold prices observed no change since yesterday( ₹46280) and also, it was on par with the average gold price observed this week ( ₹46601.4). Although the global gold price($1816.7) has increased by 0.18%, the spot gold price is the same in the Indian market( ₹46280). Gold and other precious metals on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 Gold prices […]
West Indies to start from scratch for formidable Pakistan Test challenge
KINGSTON: West Indies and Pakistan commence their two-Test series at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Thursday with head coach Phil Simmons concerned about the readiness of the home players for what is expected to be a formidable challenge from talented but mercurial opponents. With the vulnerability of the hosts’ batting mercilessly exploited by South Africa […]
US frustration mounts over Afghan failure to halt Taliban
The failure of Afghan security forces to blunt the advance of the Taliban has left US officials deeply frustrated after spending billions to train and equip the country’s military for two decades. President Joe Biden and other officials have repeatedly called for Afghan leaders to unite and fashion a clear strategy amid mounting worries that […]
