Nearly 50 killed as militants ambush vehicles in Pakistan’s restive northwest

Peshawar: Heavily-armed militants on Thursday ambushed dozens of vehicles carrying passengers in Pakistan’s restive northwest, killing around 50 people, mostly Shias, in one of the worst attacks in the region in recent years. The militants attacked the convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, bordering Afghanistan, which has witnessed deadly sectarian clashes between Shia and Sunni […]

Army orders probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians in Kishtwar during anti-terror ops

Jammu: The Army launched probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians during anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. According to reports, allegations have been levelled against some soldiers for beating five civilians resulting in injuries to them during anti-terror operations in Mughal Maidan area on November 20. “Based on specific intelligence of the move […]

Demolition Drive carried out in Lower Roop Nagar to clear land for construction of 208 flats for Economically Weaker Sections: JDA clarifies

Says will continue drive against encroachers JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: Clarifying its stand, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today stated that the demolition drive conducted by it on November 20, 2024 against encroachment at Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu and other prime land patches are meant for construction of infrastructure projects and for development of colonies. The […]

Div Com Kashmir reviews operation & maintenance of Srinagar Airport

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday convened a meeting to review operation & maintenance of Srinagar Airport besides services & facilities for air travelers.The meeting was attended by Director Airport, Srinagar, Javid Anjum; officers of IAF, BCAS, CRPF, CISF, AAI, Airlines; Managers of IOCL, BPCL & HPCL and other concerned departments. […]

Molecular diagnostics key to enhanced patient care: Dr Abid Rashid

Addresses workshop, CME on biochemical and molecular diagnosticsSRINAGAR,: The Department of Biochemistry and Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar successfully concluded a two day Workshop cum Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on Biochemical and Molecular Diagnostics. The event aimed to update the participants on advancements in molecular biology and their clinical applications. […]

MLA Pulwama chairs Introductory/ Review meeting on Developmental Works

PULWAMA, : Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pulwama Assembly Constituency, Waheed ur Rehman Parra today chaired an introductory cum review meeting at the Circuit House, Pulwama, to assess the progress of developmental works and address priority issues within the constituency. At the outset, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation briefing, highlighting […]

DC Pulwama visits AIIMS Site, reviews Project Site Security & Progress

Also inspects Migrant ColonyPULWAMA, : The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom on Thursday conducted an extensive visit to the AIIMS construction site and surrounding areas to review key security measures, including the installation of CCTV systems, perimeter security access control and status of bottlenecks in execution of key components including utilities. The DC […]

Director Panchayati Raj inspects development, construction works in RS Pura

JAMMU: Director Panchayati Raj, J&K, Sham Lal today conducted a comprehensive inspection tour of RS Pura to assess the progress of ongoing construction works and infrastructure development projects.He inspected the Block Development Council (BDC) building and the Rural Extension Training Centre (RETC) in RS Pura. During the visit, Sham Lal emphasized the importance of timely […]