By Agencies Srinagar, Aug 28 : In a partial modification in the Haj Guidelines for Haj 2025, the Hajj Committee of India (HCoI) has extended the age limit of a companion from an age bracket of 60 to 65 years. In a circular issued by the HCoI, a copy of which also lies with […]
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Candidature of Sarjan Barkati, 25 others rejected for 1st phase of J&K polls
By Agencies Srinagar, Aug 28 : Candidature of at least 26 candidates, who had filed nomination papers to contest the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in the first phase, has been rejected. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 280 candidates had filed nomination papers in J&K for the first […]
Jamaat-e-Islami Goes from ‘Haram’ and J&K ‘Not Part of India’ to Contesting Polls: Omar Abdullah
By Agencies SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister of the erstwhile J&K and Senior Vice President of JKNC, Omar Abdullah, on Monday termed the reports of Jamaat-e-Islami contesting the upcoming assembly elections as a huge development, saying “those who had declared elections Haram and were talking about J&K not being part of India are now […]
SHO Allegedly Misbehaves with Doctor After Body Taken from SDH Kreeri; Probe Ordered
B SRINAGAR: A doctor posted at Sub-District Hospital Kreeri in Baramulla was allegedly mistreated by the Station House Officer (SHO) of the police station Kreeri after attendants fled the hospital with a deceased patient’s body. This incident has led to an inquiry ordered by the SSP Baramulla into the conduct of the SHO. A […]
JAMMU BIDS ADIEU TO SAMA-VAYA ARTISTS; ART RETREAT CONCLUDES WITH AN EXHIBITION FILLED WITH INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY
Hosted by Skyview by Empyrean, organized by prominent art curator Anupa Mehta and supported by author and crafts curator Anu Chowdhury Sorabjee, the interactive art retreat featured the individual and collaborative artworks of eight master crafts persons and artists from across India, including Jammu, Bhil art from Madhya Pradesh and Basohli Miniature art from Jammu […]
24 Special Polling Stations Set Up for Migrant Voters in Jammu, Udhampur, Delhi
By Agencies SRINAGAR: In a significant decision to facilitate voting for Kashmiri migrants in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has set up 24 special polling stations in Jammu, Udhampur, and New Delhi. As in the recent Lok Sabha Election, the ECI has decided to eliminate the […]
India launches its 1st reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’
By Agencies Chennai, Aug 24: India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1‘, developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India with Martin Group, from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai on Saturday. The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using a mobile launcher. These […]
Coalition to take place in J&K ‘but’ not at the cost of Congress workers’, leaders’ interest: Rahul Gandhi in Sgr
By Agencies Srinagar, Aug 22 : Senior Congress leader the party’s leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday said that there will be a coalition in J&K but not at the cost of Congress workers’ and leaders’ interest. Addressing the Congress worker’s meet in Srinagar, Rahul, as per news agency—Kashmir News […]
RLDA Invites Bids for Commercial Development of Two Land Parcels near SMVD Katra Railway Station
BY EOK NEWS DESK Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory authority of Indian Railways, has invited bids for the Commercial Development of two Land Parcels (A & B) near Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station, under the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The total […]
Supreme Court Raises Nationwide Safety Concerns for Doctors Following Kolkata Rape and Murder Case
BY EOK NEWS DESK Delhi, Aug 20: In a suo motu hearing on the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Supreme Court raised significant concerns about the safety of doctors across the country. Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressed alarm over the incident, stating, “The Kolkata […]