Grand cultural extravaganza at Badamwari garden marks Baisakhi Celebrations in Srinagar

SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: A vibrant cultural event celebrating the spirit of Baisakhi was held today at the picturesque Badamwari garden, Srinagar, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with the Department of Floriculture, Kashmir. The program commenced with a warm welcome by Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Ideel Saleem, … Read more

Police organises awareness programme on New Criminal Laws in Budgam

Budgam, April 13, KDC: Police in Budgam have organized an awareness programme on new criminal laws at District Police Lines Budgam. This program aimed to publicize and enable a better understanding of the three laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) among the youth and general masses. The programme was … Read more

ACB Charges MP Aga Rohullah, 21 Others for Fraud

Srinagar; The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday produced a charge sheet against 22 persons including Member Parliament Aga Syed Rohullah and his six relatives for tampering revenue records. The ACB Srinagar produced charge sheet before Court of Special Judge, ACB Kashmir in Case FIR No. 18/2009 under Section 5(1)(d) r/w 5(2) of J&K PC Act … Read more

Accident Claims One Life on Machil-Kupwara Road

Srinagar, April 12, KDC:  A tragic accident occurred today on the Machil-Kupwara road, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality, according to initial reports. The incident involved an Alto car, which is believed to have veered off the road under unclear circumstances. An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that emergency services were dispatched … Read more

Safeena Baig Steps Down as Haj Committee Chairperson; Resignation Accepted by Govt

Srinagar, Apr 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially accepted the resignation of Safeena Baig from the post of Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Haj Committee. “In terms of section of 24 of Haj Committee Act, 2002, the resignation of Ms. Safeena Baig as Chairperson, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Haj … Read more

Handwara accident: Govt orders magisterial inquiry, announces Rs 1 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families

Srinagar, Apr 12: In wake of the tragic accident in Handwara, the Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday announced ex-gratia relief to the victims’ families while as a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to probe the circumstances surroundings the fatal incident. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the tragedy was a personal … Read more

Mehbooba Mufti Writes to Chief Ministers M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and Siddaramaiah

Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has addressed letters to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging them to continue standing up for the foundational values of the Indian Constitution amid an increasingly majoritarian political climate. In her statement, Mufti expressed … Read more

Sakeena Itoo expresses grief over tragic Handwara road accident

SRINAGAR, APRIL 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident that took place today in Handwara, resulting in the loss of young promising student, Tabassum Mushtaq and leaving several others injured. The Minister, while expressing deep shock over this tragic accident, said that … Read more

Student Killed, 15 Injured in School Bus Accident in Handwara; Two Critically Injured Shifted to Srinagar

Medical Superintendent DH Handwara, Dr Ajaz Ahmad Bhat said a girl student was brought dead to the facility while fifteen to sixteen were admitted to the hospital with injuries. Among the injured, two were critical who were referred to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment. (GNS)