Construction work on bridge in Tangmarg left incomplete
Tangmarg: The construction work on a bridge, connecting famous shrine of Naik Sahib (RA) Tangmarg with famous tourist destination Drung, has been left incomplete by the authorities causing hardships to locals. Locals told Kashmir Images that several years ago, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) started construction work on a bridge to connect Naik Sahib […]
Hailstorm, heavy rains damage crops, vegetables in Tangmarg
Tangmarg: Heavy rains and hailstorm caused huge damage to the crops and various kinds of vegetables in various areas of north Kashmir’s Tangmarg. Locals from Treran, Shrai, Check Ferozpora, Haripora Chandil, Dardpora Dev Pora, Check Frastreshi, Ganiwani, Kokerdejji, Chann Check, Zandpal, Manchikhod and its adjoining areas told that heavy rains, wind and hailstorm damaged crops […]
Pesky power cuts give tough time to people in Tangmarg
Tangmarg: Residents of several villages in north Kashmir’s Tangmarg are facing frequent power cuts during the holy month of Ramadan. The consumers despite belonging to metered areas in sub-division Tangmarg alleged that the power cuts have grown severe for the past one week, giving tough time to people, especially during Sehri and Iftar. The worst-hit […]
Timber smugglers on looting spree in Tangmarg
Illicit timber seized in Kalantra and Baderkote
Tangmarg: Taking advantage of Covid-19 lock down timber smugglers continue to plunder of green gold in Tangmarg’s Kalantra and Baderkote, however, Forest Protection Force of forest department seized the illicit timber in the area and registered case against smugglers. Acting on specific information about felling of green trees and illicit timber being smuggled in Kalantra […]
Lackadaisical attitude of staff at SDH Tangmarg
Tehsildar Tangmarg seals biometric attendance machine, orders inquiry
Tangmarg, Feb 12: Due to the “lackadaisical attitude” of medical staff at Sub-district Hospital (SDH) Tangmarg, the overall functioning of the hospital has got severely impacted. According to reports, taking cognizance of public complaints regarding “lackadaisical attitude” of medical staff at SDH Tangmarg, Tehsildar Tangmarg, Dr Nisar Rasool Wani conducted a surprise inspection of the hospital only to […]
GDA employee returns purse containing Rs 25000
Gulmarg, Jul 25: An employee of Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA), Mohammad Shafi, on Thursday returned a purse he found with Rs 25000 cash inside. The purse belonged to a tourist lady who had lost it at Maharaja Palace Gulmarg this morning. Besides, Rs 25000 cash, the purse was containing some personal documents of the lady. […]
Gulmarg: Hotel Zum Zum gutted in fire
Gulmarg: A hotel located in north Kashmir’s famous tourist destination was gutted in a fire incident on late Thursday evening. According to reports, hotel Zum Zum caught fire soon after the culmination of Isha prayer which soon spread to its rooms which were occupied by the local and non-local tourists. “Police along with locals evacuated […]
Teenage girl succumbs to burn injuries
Tangmarg, June 18: A teenage girl, Safina Nazir, hailing from north Kashmir’s Sharie Tangmarg succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday. According to reports, Safina and her father Nazir Ahmad Yatoo were injured in a fire incident that took place at their home last month. The deceased girl, a student of 12th standard, had suffered severe […]
Lightning kills laborer in Khilanmarg
Tangmarg, May 23: A laborer was killed after being struck by lightning on Thursday. According to reports, Bashir Ahmad Khatana, 30, S/o Saif-u-din Khatana, a resident of Mahyan Tangmarg was struck by lightning at Khilanmarg Gulmarg resulting in his on the spot death. Khatana is survived by wife and three children. Meanwhile, Tourist Guide Association […]
Landslide damages house in Tangmarg village
Tangmarg, May 23: A landslide trigged by incessant rainfalls damaged a house at Fajipora village, about 8 km from Tangmarg, on Thursday morning. According to locals, the backside of a two-storey house belonging to Abdul Mohammad Lone S/o Abdul Gani Lone suffered damage due to a landslide; however, the family members residing in the house […]
