News Topic:Batwara

Two drown in separate incidents in Jhelum River

Two individuals drowned in separate incidents in the Jhelum River on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

After tragedy, construction work on vital Gandabal bridge resumes

Days after a boat capsizing incident at Gandabal area of Batwara, the authorities in Roads and Building Department have started the construction work of the bridge.

Gandabal Boat Tragedy: Massive search and rescue efforts continue

The joint rescue operation for the missing bodies, including those of a father-son duo and another minor boy, entered its second day on Wednesday in Gandabal area.

Mother, twin kids, boatman among six dead as boat capsizes in river Jehlum

Entire Kashmir plunged into deep shock and grief after a boat ferrying school kids, locals and a few non-J&K residents capsized at Gandabal area of Batwara in Srinagar district.

Army dedicates 50-bedded Covid hospital to people

To combat the rapid surge of COVID-19 in J-K, the Army’s Chinar Corps dedicated a 50-bedded COVID-19 facility to the people of Kashmir.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.