Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, others call on LG
SRINAGAR: Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today. Dr Andrabi discussed the developmental works and measures undertaken by the Board with the Lt Governor, including the development of Sufi shrines in J&K. Subsequently, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the District Development Council, Budgam, and […]
Jal Shakti Deptt refutes scarcity of irrigation supplies in some areas of Ganderbal District & Sumbal
SRINAGAR: The Jal Shakti Department Kashmir Monday rebutted the news item published by a local Urdu daily on 03 June 2024 regarding the scarcity of Irrigation supplies at some places in District Ganderbal and Sumbal. The said local Urdu daily had published a news item with the headline “Scarcity of irrigation Water in many villages […]
DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements put in place for the smooth conduct of Mela Kheer Bhawani at Kheer Bhawani Asthapan Manzgam and Mata Tripur Sundari Khanbarni, Devsar. During the meeting, DC reviewed security arrangements, availability of essentials, accommodation facilities, traffic management, […]
MVD Kashmir brings 49 services online
‘Rs 421 crore revenue collected during 2023–24’ SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone by bringing 49 services online, enhancing convenience and efficiency for the public. This accomplishment was highlighted during a comprehensive annual meeting chaired by the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) and attended by all Assistant Regional Transport Officers […]
After polling, INDI Alliance on ventilator: Chugh
Srinager: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today said after the polling in the entire country the INDI block has come on ventilator whereas the Modi-led BJP is on accelerator. In a scathing attack on false optimism that the INDI alliance has been harbouring, Chugh said the bubble will burst soon. He said the entire […]
Over 1.5 lakh tourists visit Bhaderwah in May
Bhaderwah: More than 1.5 lakh tourists visited Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district in May as the northern plains experienced blistering heat and record-breaking temperatures, officials said on Sunday. More than half-a-dozen water-bodies like Neel Ganga River, Haloni, Puneja, Thanhala, Halyan and Sharekhi that emerge from the Ashapati and Kailash glaciers and flow through […]
Drug peddler held in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesperson informed Sunday. He said at a checkpoint at Wanigam Bala, police intercepted and later arrested one Ghulam Hassan Hajam, son of Ali Mohammad of Wanigam Bala, after 12 kgs of green poppy-like contraband substance was recovered […]
Counting of votes: RO Sgr PC holds meeting with candidates, representatives of political parties
Seeks cooperation for peaceful counting process SRINAGAR: Ahead of the counting of votes, the Returning Officer (RO), 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Saturday held a meeting with contesting Candidates, Election Agents and representatives of Political Parties contesting for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The […]
Principal Secretary visits JKAACL, Tagore Hall
Emphasises expeditious completion of development works SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary of the Culture Department, Suresh Kumar Gupta, today visited the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) and Tagore Hall. The Principal Secretary took stock of various issues concerning the theatre and its associated assets. He was accompanied by the officers and officials […]
DC Ramban stresses hindrance-free NH-44 for SANJY-2024, tourist & fruit season
Inspects, widening maintenance work on Nashri–Banihal stretch RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, along with SSP Traffic NHW, Rohit Basotra and Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, inspected the measures being taken by executing agencies on National Highway-44 for smooth traffic movement from Nashri to Banihal, especially in view of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024, […]
