BJP corporator elected unopposed as chairman PHSSC
Srinagar: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator, Arif Raja was on Saturday elected unopposed as the Chairman of Public Health and Sanitation Standing Committee (PHSSC), Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). Raja, who represents Nawakadal area of the old city as SMC Corporator, secured eight out of nine votes and was elected as the Chairman of Public Health […]
DC Srinagar inaugurates X-Ray Unit at Govt Unani Hospital Shalteng
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today visited Government Unani Hospital Shalteng and took stock of its functioning. On the occasion, the DC inaugurated X-Ray Unit in the hospital which fulfilled the long pending demand of the local population and the hospital management. He also went around various sections of the hospital and […]
Akbar Lone anguished over Noorbagh fire incident
Asks Admin to compensate losses incurred by fire affected
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday expressed anguish over the incident of massive conflagration that broke out at Noorbagh area of Baramulla District, engulfing nearly two dozen houses and rendering more than thirty families homeless. Expressing distress over the unfortunate incident, Party’s North Zone President and MP Baramulla Muhammad Akbar Lone said, […]
Two ACDs, 12 BDOs suspended for unauthorized withdrawal of funds
Over two crores withdrawn unauthorizedly from e-FMS account: Govt
Srinagar: The government on Friday suspended two Assistant Commissioners of Development (ACDs) and 12 Block Development Officers (BDOs) in Kashmir Valley for unauthorized withdrawal of funds from E-FMS account. According to separate orders issued by Principal Secretary to the Government, Rural Development Department, Bipul Pathak, copies of which lie with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), ACDs of […]
Comm Secy Jal Shakti reviews status of water supply to Srinagar city, peripheral areas
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, M. Raju, today convened a meeting to review status of water supply to Srinagar city and peripheral areas in the backdrop of affected water supply to these areas for the past few days. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Chief Engineer, PHE Kashmir, Chief Engineer, I&FC Kashmir, Jal Shakti Department Srinagar […]
Criticism of people in positions of authority right of every citizen in a democracy: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the criticism of people in positions of authority is the right of every citizen in a democracy and thin-skinned leaders should stop hiding behind archaic laws. Abdullah’s remarks came a day after the Lakshadweep Police booked filmmaker Ayesha Sulthana on sedition charges following a complaint by […]
Baseer Khan reviews functioning of Manasbal Development Authority
Assesses Covid containment measures in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited Manasbal and reviewed functioning of Manasbal Development Authority. In this regard, Advisor chaired a meeting to review the mitigation efforts and measures put in place to break the chain of Covid-19 pandemic in the district. Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna, Senior Superintendent of Police, Suhail […]
CEO ERA inspects work on Peerbagh-Humhama Concrete Rigid Pavement
Directs to work in double shift for completion of sub-project within 45 days
SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA), Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, on Thursday inspected the pace of progress on all-weather Concrete Rigid Pavement being raised at the vital Indira Gandhi road from Peerbagh to Humhama Chowk. He visited the site and took stock of ongoing construction works on this vital […]
Former Ministers, VC Cluster University Srinagar, Social Activist call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: Former Ministers; VC Cluster University Srinagar and Social Activist today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan and apprised him of their concerning issues. A delegation comprising of former Ministers, Sunil Sharma and Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, and former Legislator, Vibodh Gupta submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor […]
LAWDA suspends 4 officials for non-reporting of illegal constructions to higher ups
VC emphasises upon field staff to ensure zero tolerance against illegal constructions
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (JK-LAWDA) on Wednesday suspended its four officials for non-reporting of illegal constructions in their respective areas and has ordered an enquiry into the matter. The enquiry officer has been asked to submit the factual report within a period of 15-days. According to an Order No. 61-LDA […]
