Govt mulls to create Hangul corridor in JK
Government is mulling to create linkage-connectivity in various wildlife areas to pave way for Hangul corridor across Kashmir region. This was stated by Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh while chairing 12th Standing Committee Board meeting for State Board for Wildlife at civil secretariat here. The meeting was informed that proposals […]
SMC not doing enough to control canine menace
Expressing deep concern over the alarming increase in ‘dog bite cases’ in summer capital, the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has sought an action taken report in this regard from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). “I am deeply concerned by the news items carried by leading newspapers and grievances received daily regarding the exponential increase […]
Sub district Zainapora without SDM since last three months
Sub district Zainapora is functioning without a Sub District Magistrate (SDM) from the last few months. It is one of the oldest tehsils of the area and was approved as a sub district during the National Conference (NC)-Congress regime in 2014-15. Upto May 2017, Zainapora functioned normally. However, as per the locals the Sub District […]
Tassaduq Mufti seeks extension of POPSK services for Pir Panchal, Chenab Valley
Coordinator Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti, Monday said that Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) services should be extended to Pir-Panchal region and Chenab Valley for hassle-free delivery of passport related services to the inhabitants of these areas. Mufti expressed happiness that Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Department of […]
Mufti Azam Maharashtra visits various shrines in Srinagar
Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Power, Industries and Commerce, Farooq Ahmad Andrabi along with Mufti Azam Maharashtra, Mufti Mujeeb Ashraf today visited Dargah Sharief Hazratbal, Ziyarat Sharief Makhdoom Sahab (RA), Ziyarat Sharief Syed Yaqoob Sahab (RA) Sonawar and paid obeisance there. The Minister appraised the Mufti Azam Maharashtra […]
Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition : Tourism Deptt holds live demonstration of Islamic Calligraphic works
The department of tourism Kashmir organized an on-site live demonstration of Islamic Calligraphic works of noted artists and students at newly constructed Tourism Information Centre near Jamia Masjid Srinagar here. The event known as Khush Khat- a celebration of Islamic Calligraphy in Kashmir – was inaugurated by the oldest surviving calligrapher from Srinagar Mohammad Amin […]
DC Srinagar for ensuring installation of fare meters in Auto Rickshaws
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, today directed the officers to ensure that no auto-rickshaw plies without having fare meters installed within the territorial limits of the district. He was speaking at a District Road Safety Council (SRSC) meeting convened to review the measures for road safety in the district. Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, […]
PSI photographers capture Kashmir’s beauty
The beauty of Kashmir has attracted photographers from across India who for over a week have been capturing the beautiful landscape of the Valley in their lenses. A group of 19 photographers associated with Photography Society of India (PSI) who arrived in Srinagar early this month on July 8 have so far visited both the […]
Tourism Deptt grieved over death of Yatris
The Department of Tourism has expressed deep shock and grief over the road accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway near Ramsoo in which 16 Amarnath pilgrims lost their lives and many others were injured. The Director Tourism Kashmir conveyed his heart-felt sympathies to the bereaved families. “We are saddened at the news of this tragic incident […]
Laskar Commander Jibran Including three killed in Brakpora Ambush
Three Miltants including Lashkar Toiba District Commander Jibran Killed in an Army ambush of 19RR IN Watergam area Brakpora Anantnag. The other two were identified as Showkat Lohar and Mudasir Hajam. Sources said that all the three militants killed in the encounter are from Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit. Amy spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said that three militants have […]
