Budgam journalists’ body meets Dr Sehrish, demand press club for district
Budgam, July 06: The Budgam Working Journalists Federation (BWJF) on Friday met Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar at her office and demanded establishment of press club in the district. The representatives of BWJF told newly posted district head that the establishment of press club is a panacea to all the issues pertaining to […]
Urs of Shamas Faqir celebrated in Budgam
Shamasabad (Budgam), July 05: A large number of devotees celebrated the annual Urs of Shamas Faqir (RA), a revered Kashmiri Sufi saint, at Shamasabad in Khansahib area of Budgam district on Thursday. Thousands of people from across the Valley assembled at Shamasabad, where the shrine of Shamas Faqir is located, and held special prayers. On […]
Mass axing of walnut trees in Budgam, govt cut down 1000 trees
Chief Horticulture officer clueless
Budgam, July 04: Around one thousand walnut trees were chopped down in five Tehsils of Budgam district in the past three months. Sources in the revenue department revealed that hundreds of walnut trees were axed by government on the pretext of laying transmission lines through Budgam. Tehsildar Chadoora, Khansahib and Beerwah confirmed to “Kashmir Images” […]
Budgam salary scam exceeds Rs 1 crore, 11 lac
Budgam, July 03: The salary scam exposed by this newspaper in the Block Medical Office Budgam has exceeded to a whopping one crore and 11 lac. Preliminary investigation had revealed that Senior Assistant had fraudulently transferred around Rs 50 lacs into different accounts. However, RTI filed by this reporter has revealed that funds of more […]
Strong winds, heavy rains coupled with hailstorm hit Beerwah; damage crops, houses
Budgam, July 03: Farmers in Beerwah area of Budgam district suffered heavy losses after strong winds, rain and hailstorm wreaked havoc in the district on Tuesday afternoon. Eye witnesses told ‘Kashmir Images’ that torrential rains accompanied by winds and hailstorm damaged crops and rooftops in many Beerwah villages. However, no person was injured. They said […]
Students in Budgam school facing exam with no books to consult
Budgam, July 1: As the education department failed to provide books to the students in a Budgam school, the students here complained of facing difficulties while writing their Term-I examination Exams in government run schools commenced from June 26 and are scheduled to end on July 8. However, students of Government Girls Middle School (GMS) […]
Vox Populi: Shri Amarnath Yatra and Kashmir!
Every year, thousands of Hindu devotees come to pay their obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave nestled in the foothills of Himalayas. Traditionally Muslims of Kashmir facilitate the devotees visiting the holy cave by offering their services and assistance to devotees who reach here from all the corners of globe. The pilgrims embark on this […]
Budgam journalist body holds meet
Budgam, June 29: The Budgam Working Journalists Federation (BWJF) on Friday held a meeting here in the town hall to discuss many issues and the solutions thereof. It was unanimously agreed that Budgam is an underreported area and need of the hour is to start a thorough reporting from Budgam. While speaking on the occasion, […]
Miraculous escape for Budgam family after car skids off the road
Budgam, June 29: A family of Budina village of Budgam escaped unhurt after their vehicle (Maruti) skidded off the road and fell into a farmland here in the township on Friday evening. Eye witnesses told Kashmir Images, six persons including an infant had a miraculous escape in the accident; however, one person sustained minor injuries. […]
DC Budgam visits district hospital; takes stock of facilities
Budgam, June 27: While taking stock of the facilities at Aga Syed Yousuf Memorial district hospital, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar said, “I want this hospital to be best in the state and also in country.” Dr Sehrish who was on her maiden visit to district hospital stressed upon the concerned administration […]
