State woman is ‘Mrs Aesthetic’

Jammu: Anisha Safaya, who was born in Jammu and Kashmir, has won the “Mrs Aesthetic” title at the Mrs Universe 2018 event organised in Cebu, Philippines. She secured a place for India in the top 25 contestants. Models from 88 countries took part in the event. Safaya is also one of the youngest women vice-presidents in an investment bank in London. TNS

Teacher injured in bear attack

Rajouri: A teacher was injured in a bear attack in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district on Monday. Police sources said 30-year-old Mohd Naseer of Dhargloon was on his way to school at Chui Mankote when he was attacked by a bear. He received injuries on his face. He raised the alarm following which people reached the spot and the bear ran into the forest. OC

Casual workers hold protest 

Doda: Need-based and casual workers of the power development department on Monday held a protest in Doda over pending wages. They said they had not been paid for 10 months. They also demanded regularisation of their services. OC

Azad concerned over civilian killings  

Jammu: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed concern over recent civilian killing in Pulwama during an encounter between security forces and militants. He said the matter should be probed and security forces should be asked to avoid firing on civilians. TNS

Seminar held on head, neck oncology

Katra: The Institute of Oncology at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital organised its third masterclass on head and neck oncology. Dr (Brig) Man Mohan Harjai, chief administrative officer of  the hospital, was the chief guest. OC