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Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21. Qatar and UAE also announced that Eid Al-Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, April 21, following the sighting of the crescent…
Read More »No witness about moon sighting received in J&K; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Srinagar, Apr 20 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam Thursday said that no witness from any part of the J&K was received about moon sighting and hence a consensus was reached that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday. “No evidence or any witness was received from any…
Read More »5 Army Soldiers Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire In Poonch, Reasons Not Revealed
Five army soldiers were killed after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Poonch district on Thursday. Official sources said that the incident took places in Bhatadhurian area of Mendhar Sub Division in Poonch this afternoon. “Today, at about 1500 hours, one vehicle of Indian Army, while…
Read More »A vehicle carrying five soldiers of the Indian Army caught fire in District Poonch, killing four of them
Today, at about 1500 hours, one vehicle of Indian Army, while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch (J&K), caught fire . In this tragic incident, five Soldiers of the Indian Army have lost their life, according to the officials. Further details are being ascertained.
Read More »IUST organized Drug De-addiction Programme under Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyan
Srinagar: IUST’s constituent college, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Charari-Sharief Budgam on Wednesday conducted awareness programme, under Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyan, in collaboration with Drug De-addiction centre SMHS Srinagar. The programme was conducted to sensitize the youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse, & was…
Read More »Joint Director Information Jammu attends National Workshop on promotion of AVGC sector
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organised a National Workshop on the promotion of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi wherein representatives from Central Government, various State Governments and Industry representatives participated. Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Chairman AVGC Taskforce) and Secretary,…
Read More »Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Takes Strong Exception Over Leaked Video-clip; Seeks FIR Against ‘Miscreant’
‘Recording of video-clips’ part of practice to avoid last minute rush regarding the final announcement’ Srinagar, Apr 19 : Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam was on Wednesday caught in a quagmire after a video-clip, purportedly showing him making an announcement regarding the sighting of ‘Shawal moon’ went viral on…
Read More »Lt Governor launches ‘Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’, Daksh Kisan & Kisan Sathi
The three significant initiatives will ensure effective & efficient implementation of projects under Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors: LG Sinha Jammu, April 19: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today launched three significant initiatives, ‘Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’, Daksh Kisan (Skilling of farmers) & Kisan Sathi (IT Dashboard for digitisation of…
Read More »People delighted over offering prayers on Shab-e-Qadr in Jama Masjid: Anjuman Auqaf
Srinagar, Apr 18 : The blessed night of the Shab-e-Qadr was observed with great devotion and fervour throughout Jammu & Kashmir and in Jama Masjid Srinagar, where Isha and Taraweeh prayers were held after three years. In a statement, Anujman Auqaf said people from across the Valley came to…
Read More »5-year term of SMC, JMC & other ULBs to end in Oct- Nov
Srinagar: The five-year term of urban local bodies in Jammu & Kashmir would end in October- November this year, officials said.An official told that incumbent Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils and Committees of the Union Territory would complete their five-year term later this year. “The Srinagar Municipal…
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