DM Srinagar declares all polling stations as ‘No-Smoking Zones’
SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate(DM) Srinagar, who is also the Returning Officer, 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency today declared all Polling Stations in the District as ‘No-Smoking Zones’. According to the public notice issued by District Magistrate, all the 929 polling stations in respect of eight (08) Assembly segments of Srinagar viz 19-Hazratbal, 20-Khanyar, 21-Habbakadal, 22-LalChowk, 23-Chanapora, 24-Zadibal, […]
Padma Shri Haji Ghulam Rasool Khan calls on LG
Srinagar: Padma Shri Haji Ghulam Rasool Khan, Chairman, J&K Art and Craft Development Society called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. Subsequently, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Chairman OF the All J&K Folk Artists Association also met the Lt Governor at Raj Bhawan. Meanwhile, Bollywood Film-maker, Madhur Bhandarkar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]
J&K admin harassing NC workers, creating fear to help BJP win elections: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: As the campaigning for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat ended on Saturday, NC chief Farooq Abdullah accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of harassing his party workers and spreading fear among people so that the BJP could win elections. “The police are calling elders and youths and then telling them they are with Hurriyat […]
Nine ‘illegal’ commercial structures demolished in Pahalgam
Anantnag: The demolition squad of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) Saturday demolished nine “illegal” commercial structures at Lidroo Pahalgam, an official press release informed. It said these structures were found to be raised in violation of Master Plan Pahalgam 2014-32. The Chief Executive Officer, PDA Pahalgam, urged the public to take a proper and legal course […]
KU researcher selected for his contributions to ecology of invasive alien species
INSA ASSOCIATE FELLOWSHIP 2024 Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU), Saturday announced the selection of Dr Anzar A Khuroo as INSA (Indian National Science Academy) Associate Fellow (IAF) for the year 2024. To recognise the potential of young scientists in the country, the INSA Associate Fellows are selected in recognition of their notable research contributions […]
Secy RDD reviews implementation of MGNREGS-IWMP convergence plan
SRINAGAR: The Secretary of the Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, reviewed the status of the implementation of the convergence plan between the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) here today. Dr. Shahid emphasized that the convergence between MGNREGS and […]
BJP using all tactics to help its proxies: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Addresses massive election rally in Charar-e-Sharief Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Friday appealed to people to use their right to vote with courage and reject those parties and elements, who have destroyed the special status of this historic state. He made these comments while addressing a massive election rally […]
Altaf Bukhari lashes out at NC, PDP for failing to live up to expectations of J&K people
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday lashed out at political opponents, especially the National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, for failing to live up to the expectations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public meeting at Rawalpora, Srinagar, the senior politician alleged the various regional parties were involved […]
CEO pitches for strict adherence to ECI’s electoral protocols to uphold sanctity, integrity of democratic ethos
Inspects Strong Rooms, Dispatch Centres for Srinagar PC, reviews arrangements SRINAGAR: Emphasizing the paramount importance of robust arrangements in place for the success of the General Elections, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole, today exhorted for strict adherence to the electoral protocols set by the Election Commission of India for upholding the sanctity and […]
LG greets people on Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. In a message, the Lt Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya, I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Bhagwan Parshuram is the […]
