Army chief visits forward posts in north Kashmir, reviews security situation
Srinagar: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited forward posts along the Line of Control in north Kashmir and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the forces, the Army said. During his visit, he emphasised the crucial role of integrating technology into operations, it said. “General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS visited forward posts […]
SDM prohibits sale, consumption of liquor, non-veg food in Katra
KATRA Sub-Divisional Magistrate today issued Prohibitory orders restricting sale/possession/consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food such as eggs, chicken, meat, mutton, sea food, fish, prawns, lobster etc. in Katra Town and certain areas in the territorial jurisdiction of the Sub-Division. “In suppression of all previous orders on the subject, I, Piyush Dhotra Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Katra by […]
SC likely to hear on Apr 15 pleas challenging Waqf Act, Centre files caveat
New Delhi: The Supreme Court would likely on April 15 hear a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Centre, however, on Tuesday filed a caveat in the apex court and sought a hearing before any order was passed in the matter. Caveat is filed by a party […]
Pak govt for first time in 50 years issues additional visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
Lahore: The Pakistani government has issued over 6,700 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for the Baisakhi festival, exceeding for the first time in 50 years the number agreed between the two countries, an official said on Tuesday. “Under the Pakistan-India Religious Protocol Agreement 1974, up to 3,000 Sikh pilgrims are permitted to visit Pakistan for […]
DC Rajouri orders inquiry into AAYA appointments in Zone Thanamandi
CEO cancels appointments, directs Re-advertisement RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, has taken serious note of complaints received regarding alleged discrepancies in the appointment of AAYAs in Zone Thanamandi. Several deputations approached the DC and submitted formal grievances, prompting immediate administrative action. Acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) […]
Director Colleges visits Degree Colleges
Lays emphasis on the implementation of NEP-2020 SRINAGAR: In order to evaluate the academic, administrative and infrastructural operations of the Colleges in accordance with regulatory norms, the Director Colleges Higher Education J&K, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir visited various Degree Colleges here. The Director visited Government Degree College (GDC) Soibug, GDC Eidgah, GDC Hyderpora and Government […]
ARTO Pulwama conducts inspection drive of School Buses
Over 300 School buses inspected; strict compliance with safety norms enforced PULWAMA: In a concerted effort to ensure the safety and security of school-going children, the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Pulwama launched an inspection drive across the district, targeting school buses for rigorous checks in line with prescribed safety norms and traffic regulations. During […]
14 Shops sealed for non-compliance of Drug regulations at Shopian
SHOPIAN: In compliance with the directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner Shopian, a joint inspection drive was carried out today by the concerned Drugs Control Officers in coordination with Tehsildars in various villages of Hermain and Keller tehsils. The inspection was carried out in Pehlipora, Kellar, Mastpora, Mashwara, Wanpura, Batmurran, Narpora, Hermain, Alamgunj, Kumdalan, Nagisharan, […]
Distt Admin Srinagar organises awareness camp on New Criminal Laws at Khonmoh
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, an awareness camp on the newly enacted three criminal laws was today organised by the District Administration Srinagar at the Community Hall, Khonmoh. The programme witnessed participation from key stakeholders, including Deputy Director Prosecution Srinagar, Javeed Ahmed Bhat, Block Development Officer Khonmoh […]
DC Kulgam reviews implementation of self-employment schemes
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district. During the meeting, DC took stock of the existing employment schemes being implemented by different departments in the district including DIC, Employment, JKEDI, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, […]
