Traffic dept issues advisory for motorists traveling on Srinagar- Baramulla highway
Srinagar: As vote counting is set to take place on June 4 across the country, the Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Sunday asked motorists to avoid unnecessary movement along the Srinagar-Baramulla highway on the said date from four o’clock in the morning till nine in the evening. The officials of the Traffic department directed motorists […]
J&K’s economy surging ahead, offers best investment opportunity to investors: LG Sinha
Interacts with business & industry leaders, says J&K has taken transformative reforms to facilitate investment Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the business and industry leaders from different regions of the country including Varanasi, Kanpur, Kolkata, Bangalore, Prayagraj, at Raj Bhawan, an official press release informed. It said on the occasion, the LG […]
No let-up in heat wave in Jammu, relief likely after June 4
Jammu: The heat wave conditions persisted in Jammu on Sunday with the maximum temperature reaching 41.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 notches above season’s average, the meteorological department said. However, the day temperature in Jammu was 1.3 degrees Celsius less than that of the previous day, a spokesperson of the Met department said, adding that the city […]
Mufti appeals MEA to repatriate body of Rajouri man from Saudi Arabia
JKSA also writes to EAM Jaishankar to facilitate repatriation Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Sunday appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate the body of a Rajouri man from Saudi Arabia. Kabir Khan, who hails from J&K’s Rajouri was working as a labourer in Saudi Arabia and passed […]
LS Elections 2024: CEO reviews counting preparedness of ROs, DEOs
Asks for strict implementation of ECI guidelines Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K. Pole, today had a review of preparedness of the districts ahead of the final counting of votes for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 here at Nirvachan Bhawan, Jammu. According to an official press release, the meeting was attended virtually […]
R&R Commissioner reviews arrangements for Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela
Ganderbal: Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), Dr. Arvind Karwani, today had an on-spot review of arrangements being put in place for ensuing Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela-2014 at various locations in Kashmir Valley, an official press release informed. The Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela is scheduled to be held on 14th June this year, on the auspicious […]
Security challenges overwhelmingly external in J&K, focus on ‘foreign terrorists’ now: DGP RR Swain
Says 5 years ago, 150-200 local terrorists were active, at present number shrinks to 22; understanding modus-operandi of foreign terrorists, will defeat them soon; round the clock security at all counting centres of UT Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Police Chief R R Swain Saturday said that the focus of terrorism in the Union Territory has […]
Quality healthcare facilities imperative for effective patient care: Dr Abid Rasheed
Felicitates officers, officials on NQAS certification of UPHC Hazratbal SRINAGAR: Secretary of Health and Medical Education (HME), Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today remarked that quality healthcare facilities are the basis of effective patient care and there should be a target for all health facilities to achieve quality certification under National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). […]
Stern action against those found responsible for accident: J&K Chief Secretary
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said that stern action would be taken against those responsible for the accident that claimed 22 lives and injured 70 others. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a bus carrying 92 devotees from Kurukshetra area of Haryana to the Shiv Khori shrine in Jammu […]
Mirwaiz hopes govt will rethink its policy on release of political prisoners
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday expressed hope that the government would rethink its policy on the release of political prisoners by adopting a “humane approach” and showing some leniency. Mirwaiz was allowed to offer Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jama Masjid here after four weeks. Speaking to reporters after the prayers, Mirwaiz said he […]
