Month: November 2018

Two day International Seminar on Urdu and Composite Culture at JU

open view web desk The two day International seminar on the topic “Composite Culture and Urdu Literature” was concluded today by organizing a valedictory function. The valedictory function was presided over by Prof. M.A. Wani while reputed short story writer of the sub-continent Khalid Hussain was the Chief […]

Power shutdown

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 25: As per Superintending Engineer, Electric Maintenance & Rural Electrification Circle, Jammu, power supply to Gandhi Nagar and its adjoining areas fed from RC-1, RC-3, RC-7 and JDA-6 feeders shall remain affected on November 26, 28 and December 01 from 09 am […]

Video Link between courts and Jails; HC organizes training program for Judicial Officers

open view web desk SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 25: J&K High Court is soon going to introduce video conferencing under e-governance program to connect Courts with Jails for criminal proceedings especially judicial remands. With an aim to sensitize different stakeholders on the subject, State Judicial Academy organised a day-long training […]

Migratory birds congregate at Gharana

PCCF takes stock of arrangements for avian guests open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 25: With the onset of winter the migratory birds from Central Asian highlands start congregating at various wetlands in India. At least 370 migratory bird species including 310 water bird species throng various sites […]

Advisor Ganai meets public deputations in Srinagar

open view web desk SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 25: Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Sunday convened public outreach programme here under the aegis of Governor’s Grievance Cell where he met several public delegations and individuals who apprised him about their issues and demands. Over 45 delegations and […]

Panchayat Polls-2018: Young, highly educated candidates enter the fray

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 25: Taking a cue from their counterparts in other states, many highly qualified candidates are this time contesting ongoing Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir to bring a change at the grassroots level. Sindhu Bhalla Sharma, a highly qualified lady, from the […]

Advisor Kumar talks about his book at Delhi event, shares experiences

open view web desk NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 25: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar who has authored the book Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand, shared his personal experiences while heading the Special Task Force in Tamil Nadu which led to ‘Operation Cocoon’ eliminating sandalwood smuggler Veerappan in 2004. The […]

Rain tamps down California fire but turns grim search soggy

PARADISE, Calif.  — The catastrophic wildfire in Northern California is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains. Crews resumed the grim work Saturday as rain cleared out of […]

Russian warplanes strike rebels after alleged gas attack

DAMASCUS, Syria — Russian warplanes attacked rebel-held areas in northern Syria for the first time in weeks on Sunday, as Syrian officials said more than 100 people were treated at hospitals for what they allege was a poison gas attack by rebels in the northern city of Aleppo. […]

AP Explains: China’s megaprojects fuel unease in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD  — The assault on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi was the latest in a series of attacks on China’s growing influence in Pakistan, where Beijing is financing tens of billions of dollars’ worth of megaprojects that critics fear will plunder the country’s resources and leave it with […]

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