CS directs upscaling of JKTDC properties to promote tourist destinations
Srinagar: In its 94th Board of Directors (BoD) meeting of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC), Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday directed the officers of Tourism department to take all necessary measures to promote destinations other than Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Patnitop as attractive tourist spots and improve facilities for stay at these locations, […]
J&K Congress holds ‘silent protest’ to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday held a silent protest as part of the party’s country-wide “maun satyagraha” programme to express solidarity with party leader Rahul Gandhi after the Gujarat High Court dismissed his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the 2019 defamation case. Senior Congress leaders and party activists took […]
11 IT projects completed after G20 meeting in Srinagar: CEO SSCL
175 km underground OFC installed to address connectivity issues
Srinagar: Eleven IT projects have been completed with over 175 kilometer long underground Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) installed throughout the city as on June 30 under Srinagar Smart City Ltd (SSCL). OFC, officials said, was installed to address digital connectivity issues in the summer capital under the Srinagar Data Network project, to be controlled from […]
Tarigami slams poor accommodation, filthy washrooms for Kashmiri Haj pilgrims in Madina
Srinagar: CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Wednesday castigated the poor accommodation and subpar arrangements by Haj Committee of India for the Kashmiri pilgrims in Madina. In a tweet, Tarigami said that the poor arrangements have caused immense hardships to Kashmiri pilgrims, particularly women. “There are reports about poor accommodation provided to Kashmiri Haj pilgrims […]
India records 46 new Covid infections
New Delhi: India has recorded a single-day rise of 46 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases now stands at 1,413, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll due to the disease has increased to 5,31,913 and the tally of the infections is at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,665), the […]
SC to conduct day-to-day hearing from August 2 on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which passed several procedural directions, […]
Political parties in J&K welcome SC’s decision to hear petitions on Article 370 on daily basis
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution on a day-to-day basis. The apex court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on the petitions challenging the abrogation of Article […]
Islam occupies unique ‘position of pride’ amongst religious groups in India: Doval
New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been “incredibly low”. Noting that India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions […]
Houses of 4 terrorists raided in Kishtwar: Police
Jammu: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at the houses of four terrorists, who are operating from across the border and making efforts to revive militancy in Kishtwar district, a senior police officer said. The raids are underway at Mughal Maiden, Chatroo and Singhpora areas and […]
Arrival of Haj Flights to commence on July, 18
SRINAGAR: In view of the arrival of Haj Flights from 18th July 2023, the relatives of the pilgrims of Kashmir Division (except Srinagar) desiring of receiving the pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport can collect vehicle passes from the office of the respective Deputy Commissioners from 13th July 2023 onwards. An official spokesman said that the […]
