Hajj-2017: CM sees off first batch of pilgrims
The process of leaving for performing Hajj this year commenced from today with the first batch from the State leaving for the blessed land early morning today. Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti led the State administration in giving a warm send off to the first batch at Srinagar airport. She met the intending pilgrims individually and […]
False alibis could be produced against Hurriyat leaders, fears Hurriyat (M)
Hurriyat Conference (M) Tuesday expressed concern over the 10 day remand granted to National Investigation Agency (NIA) by the Delhi court after the ‘arbitrary and illegal’ arrests of pro-freedom leaders and activists from Srinagar yesterday. Hurriyat Conference (M) said that they fear that the arrested could be pressurized and harassed during interrogation and after […]
Forest officials chop green alpine trees to construct makeshift ‘bridge’
Forest officials in Pahalgam have chopped off green alpines to build a makeshift bridge across Lidder river near Sarbal. The move has been initiated to facilitate the Darshan of ‘Charri Mubarak’ at Ganash temple located at Mamal. Locals alleged that the move by the forest officials should be taken seriously by the authorities and […]
Two held for cheating at ARTO office
Two people were held for cheating people visiting the ARTO office in Shopian, sources said. They said that the duo was held after several complaints were lodged against them for cheating people who come to the office of the ARTO for getting their jobs done. “There were numerous complaints from general public informing about the […]
Gund residents forced to drink contaminated water
The residents from various villages of Tehsil Gund in Ganderbal district accused the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department of supplying contaminated water to them. According to the residents, PHE supplies potable water to their areas which is not worth human consumption. The inhabitants of New colony Gund, Sheikh Mohalla, Kullo Mohalla, Akhoon Mohalla and […]
Wrestling sport at the verge of extinction as Govt looks the other way
The wrestling sport in Pulwama district is fading away very quickly as government and administration are doing nothing to bring back the sheen and glory it enjoyed years back. Many villages in the district have produced many sports men who are known for their wrestling skills. The villages including Rahmo, Wanpora, Parigam, and Newa have […]
Chief Secretary reviews Aadhaar Enrolment
To give impetus to Aadhaar enrolment in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday chaired a review meeting here. Deputy Director General, Regional Office, UIDAI; Chandigarh Shri Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Information Technology, Secretary, Social Welfare, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu (through Video Conference), Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Project Director, SSA, Joint Director, Census Operations, J&K, […]
Playground damaged during 2014 flood, craves official attention
The people of Managam Village of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district have demanded immediate repairs to the local playground which was damaged during 2014 floods. A group of people said that the playground was the only of its kind in their area, but 2014 floods badly damaged it and is currently in shambles. “Our playground was […]
Muslims perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit woman
In yet another incident depicting communal harmony, around 2,000 people mostly Muslims, gathered in Kulgam Manzgam Village to attend the funeral and perform the last rites of a local Kashmiri Pandit woman. Witnesses said that fifty-year-old Aarti Devi, died after she was taken ill some two years back. Aarti remaining paralysed for almost one-and-a-half years […]
Dilapidated condition of Bakshi Stadium
Coordinator CM’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti has called for upgradation of facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar for promotion of sports activities. Taking cognizance of recurrent complaints from the sportspersons regarding poor facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Tassaduq Mufti has asked the Sports Department to refurbish the stadium by constructing change rooms and modern […]
