Bird flu confirmed in 6 states; unusual mortality of 16 birds in Delhi as well
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan. Unusual mortality of 16 birds has also been reported at DDA park Hastsal Village in the national […]
Nocturnal blaze damages seminary in Noornagh
Srinagar: A seminary was gutted in a massive blaze in Noorbagh area of Srinagar last night. Officials said that the fire broke out at Madrassa Islamia Arabia Daru Salaam Baghwanpora Noorbagh Srinagar during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. An official of the seminary said the upper storey of the building and belongings, including […]
7 patients airlifted from Tangdar
Kupwara: On the directions of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Karnah, seven patients were today airlifted to Srinagar in an Army chopper, officials said. They said the patients were referred to Srinagar for advanced treatment by local hospitals and were airlifted from Tangdar helipad. The service was jointly coordinated by Tehsil administration and Army, officials said. […]
Merger of cadre to further total integration of J&K with mainstream India: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said merger of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS and IPS officers into the AGMUT cadre would further the process of total integration of the Union Territory with the rest of the country. The Jammu and Kashmir cadre of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Krishi Vigyan Kendra building at Samba
Urges scientists to take farm technology from lab to fields
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid a visit to Samba district and inaugurated Krishi Vigyan Kendra building complex. He felicitated the progressive farmers who were trained by the SKUAST and are earning a sustainable livelihood, besides involving other farmers in agricultural activities. The Lt Governor also released publications and Newsletter on agriculture sector and […]
Ensure speedy road clearance, restoration of power supply: CPI(M)
Srinagar: CPI(M) today said that unprecedented snowfall in Kulgam district has caused massive power breakdown, road blockade and scarcity of the essential commodities. CPI(M) District Development Council (DDC) members of Kulgam district Mohammad Afzal Parry, Gh Mohiudin Lone,Mohamad Abass Rather, Akhtara and Ruby Jan in a joint statement said that Kulgam district being mostly hilly […]
Against 22000 km target, snow cleared from 18000 km road length in Kashmir: Div Com
‘Over 95% power supply, 407 WSS out of 441 affected restored within 3 days’
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, Friday informed that against the target of 22000 kilometres, 18000 kilometre road length was cleared of snow across Kashmir division so far. Pole said that against the target of 9654 kms, the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) has cleared snow from 8645 kms road length, while as the Roads […]
JKIDFC to fund 83 road projects
Approved projects include 2000 mtr span bridge over Chenab at Pragwal, Jammu
JAMMU: In its 12th High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting chaired today by Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the J&K Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC), consented to fund 83 road projects requiring some Rs 1010.55 crore for completion. The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary, PWD, Shailendra Kumar; Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, […]
Water scarcity hits Tangmarg
Tangmarg: The residents of Sheikh Mohalla and Shams Colony Ferozpora are facing an acute shortage of drinking water. The locals said that due to the accumulation of frozen water in the taps, the supply of water has stopped. “We are melting the snow to meet our water needs,” they said “Jal Shakti Department should supply […]
Rooftop of GDC Boys Anantnag collapses
Anantnag: The rooftop of Government Degree College Boys Anantnag collapsed on Friday resulting in damage to the Auditorium Building of the college. As per official sources, the construction of college building was taken up by Roads and Buildings Department and its allied agencies in 2017. “7 crore rupees were spent on the construction work,” they […]
