Excess water damages 35,000 kanals of ‘arable’ land in Budgam: farmers demand compensation
Srinagar: The farmers from four villages of central Kashmir’s Budgam Friday alleged that the excessive water released by the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), has destroyed 35,000 kanals of arable land. The farmers alleged that the regular flow of water by the I&FC department has destroyed 35,000 kanals of arable fields used to […]
Central team rushed to Jammu to strengthen COVID-19 containment measures
New Delhi: With Jammu reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health ministry has decided to depute a high-level Central team to the district to assist in strengthening containment, surveillance, testing and efficient clinical management of positive cases. Jammu has so far reported 9,428 infections and has 6,115 active cases of coronavirus infection, the ministry said, […]
Man wanted in hit-and-run case arrested after 12 years
Jammu: A man wanted in a hit-and-run case for 12 years was arrested in Poonch district on Friday, police said. Based on specific information, a police team conducted a raid in Chhajla village in tehsil Mankote and arrested accused Nazakat Hussain, they said. Hussain had been evading arrest since 2008 in a case of rash […]
Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders
Lt Governor sets timelines for digitization of Revenue records and delivery of Domicile Certificates
SRINAGAR : The government is authorizing Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders and their family members. The decision was announced by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at a meeting while reviewing the working of Revenue department and the Auqaf. Advisors to Lt Governor, KK Sharma and Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal […]
