State

CUK students celebrate Rakhi with soldiers in Ganderbal

Published

3 weeks ago

August 30, 2023

The students of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in association with Samskruthi foundation, celebrated the Raksha Bandhan with the soldiers in Ganderbal Army Camp here on Wednesday according to statement issued.

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‘Celebrate Rakhi with Soldiers’ is an initiative of Samskruti Foundation to encourage citizens to express their gratitude for the outstanding contributions, sacrifices and bravery of the soldiers. Taking part in the initiative of the foundation, the students from various departments of Green campus, Nunnar campus and Tulmulla campus of the University, participated in the event.

Further, the students had healthy interaction with the soldiers about motivation behind serving the nation, the selection processes and the challenges they face. The students were delighted to know many aspects of the life of soldiers and were impressed by the contribution, the soldiers extend to people and nation especially at critical times.

The objective of the “Rakhi for Soldiers” programme is to foster an invaluable exchange by way of tying Rakhis by students to esteemed military officers while celebrating the spirit of guardianship and patriotism. This interaction will leave an indelible mark on the students, reminding them of their responsibilities as future custodians of our nation’s heritage.

This event coincides with our own age-old tradition, which exemplifies the unity and respect that bind our culture and our nation. “We acknowledge with thanks Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha Ji for encouraging such practices in the interest of preserving our culture and extending the opportunity to honoring our soldiers, who are protecting the borders and interests of our great nation”, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath said. He appreciated the efforts of the CUK volunteers for tying the Rakhi to the soldiers. He applauded the officers of the Ganderbal Army camp for making arrangements for the event. He also expressed his best wishes to all the fraternity on this auspicious occasion.

The event was coordinated by Dean Students’ Welfare, Dr. Mehraj ud Din Shah and Assistant Professor Dr. Himabindu.

State

Driver killed, several injured in Qazigund road accident

Published

7 hours ago

September 22, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

In a tragic accident, a speeding truck collided with a passenger ECO in South Kashmir’s Qazigund on Friday morning resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to several passengers.

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Official sources told that the incident occurred in front of the Walnut factory on Friday morning.

They said in the mishap seven persons were injured and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but Maroof Ahmad Bhat, the driver of the ECO, was declared dead upon arrival.

The injured passengers were identified as GH Qadir Bhat, Mohd Niyaz Bhat, Mumtaz Ahmad Bhat, Mubeena Begum, Mehvish Akhter, and Absha Banoo, all residents of Doda.

Meanwhile an official told Kashmir Scroll that a case has been registered under FIR No.206/23 U/S 279, 337 IPC at PS Qazigund. KS

State

ARTO Bandipora seizes overloaded bus

Published

21 hours ago

September 21, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

The Assistant Regional Transport Officer Bandipora Thursday seized a bus involved in overloading of passengers at Bandipora.

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The ARTO informed that strict action will be taken against those who are found involved in the overloading of passengers in the buses across the district. He said that overloading poses a serious threat to the lives of people.

He further informed that the Motor Vehicle Department Bandipora has constituted teams for checking overloading of passengers throughout the district.

Meanwhile, the ARTO appealed to the general public of Bandipora, especially student folk, to avoid travelling via Overloaded buses. He also appealed to the general public of Bandipora to inform any instance of overloading directly to his office through WhatsApp number 9596051716.

He further said that in case of non availability of transport in any area across the district, the same number can be contacted to inform the office of ARTO Bandipora.

State

Teenage boy injured in thread-cutter attack in central Kashmir

Published

22 hours ago

September 21, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

A teenage boy sustained injuries in a thread-cutter attack by an unidentified person in Qamaria Park in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Thursday.

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Quoting an official told the news agency—KNO reported that a scuffle broke out between two persons in which one unidentified youth attacked the teenager with a thread-cutter, resulting in injuries to the other person.

He added that police party of police station Ganderbal reached the spot and the weapon of offence was recovered.

He said that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on.