Srinagar turns ‘saffron’ ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Srinagar: The Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hoisted 3000 saffron flags in certain civil lines areas of the city to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Srinagar. The Prime Minister will be addressing a public rally at Bakshi Stadium here on March 07, preparations for which both at the administration as […]
J&K BJP chief rules out pre-poll alliance in J&K
Says two lakh people are expected to attend PM’s rally Srinagar: Ruling out any pre-poll alliance for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Monday said the party would not need even a post-poll alliance as it will sweep the elections in the Union territory. “The BJP is […]
Srinagar to have 100 more e-buses by the 2025 end
Srinagar: To further streamline the public transport facilities in the city and minimize environmental pollution, Srinagar Smart City Ltd (SSCL) plans to add 100 additional electric buses to its fleet soon, officials said on Wednesday. The objective of expanding the e-bus fleet in Srinagar is to further electrify the public transport industry in a bid […]
Efforts on to address problems resulting from recent snowfall: DC Srinagar
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, said on Wednesday that different agencies including Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) are working hard to mitigate the difficulties people might have encountered as a result of the recent snowfall in Srinagar. The Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) and other agencies, DC […]
ECI allows postal ballot facility to disabled, jail inmates, Covid sufferers & those over 80
Srinagar: Voters aged above 80 years, individuals with special needs, jail inmates and those ill with the coronavirus can now cast their ballot from the comfort of their homes instead of traveling to the polling stations. The Election Commission of India (ECI), a constitutional body tasked with conducting and supervising elections in India, has introduced […]
Thousands throng Dargah Hazratbal for prayers
Srinagar: Thousands of devotees from across the valley thronged Dargah Hazratbal and other shrines to offer congregational prayers today on Friday following Shab-e-Mi’raj. Mi’raj, according to the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) ascent to heaven. While the biggest gathering converged at […]
Drug addiction on decline in Srinagar: Officials
Srinagar: Police have arrested 186 drug dealers and seized a substantial amount of illegal narcotics from their possession up until the first month of the current year, amidst decline in the number of drug addicts in Srinagar. Of the total 186 drug peddlers, two have been charged under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) while […]
Bakshi Stadium witnesses huge turnout
Srinagar: Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar witnessed a significant surge in attendance on Friday as crowds gathered to witness the Republic Day parade. Unlike previous years, when there would be security-related restrictions on public movement and internet services would remain suspended, this year’s ceremony saw a departure from tradition as Divisional Commissioner Kashmir V K Bidhuri […]
Valley may experience longer, frequent droughts in future, claim earth scientists
‘Persistent dry spell likely to trigger severe water shortage in summers’ Srinagar: The Kashmir valley is expected to face longer and more frequent droughts, according to the regional earth scientists, who predicted forty years till the end of the 21st century will be drier, given the obvious signs of climate change in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Srinagar has emerged as model of urban transformation in country: LG
Inaugurates revamped Old Habba Kadal bridge in Shehr-e-Khaas Srinagar, Jan 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said Srinagar has emerged as the model of urban transformation in the country due to the smart city project. He was speaking to reporters after inaugurating the renovated Habbakadal bridge in Shehr-e-Khas (interior areas) of the city here. The […]
