Migratory birds at Hokersar facing risk as wetland runs dry

Budgam: The huge chunk of Hokersar wetland turning dry has put the migratory birds at great risk. Hokersar attracts millions of migratory birds every year including Tufted Ducks, Gadwalls, Mallards and other species who fly here from Siberia and other parts. Shabir Ahmad Gani, a villager from Budgam District, said that the dredging in the […]

Govt withdraws order regarding 30% hike on passenger fare

Srinagar: The government on Tuesday revoked its order regarding a 30 per cent hike on the authorized fare, which was imposed in wake of seating capacity of Stage Carriage passenger vehicles due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. An order vide number, issued by Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Hirdesh Kumar, reads: “Sanction is hereby accorded to […]

Three drug peddlers arrested

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested here drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substance from their possession. As per a statement issued here a spokesman said that officers from Police Station Rainawari intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01AJ-6547 with three persons on board. “They have been identified as Iqram Bulbul son […]

Div Com reviews status of work process on major road projects

Stresses on speedy shifting, realignment of public utilities

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to take stock of the work process about various ongoing road projects in Kashmir. The meeting, among others was attended by DC Srinagar, DC Kulgam, ADCs and ACRs from other districts, representatives from RAMKY, BRO, Beacon and other concerned agencies and departments […]

KU-TAS to launch up-skilling programme for JK students

VC Prof Talat chairs meeting to chalk out modalities

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Tuesday chaired a meeting to chalk out modalities for a collaborative upskilling initiative aimed to impart training to J&K students to help increase their employability in the ever-changing job market. The career counselling initiative will be taken up in association with Tata Advanced Systems (TAS) Hyderabad […]

GMC Jammu celebrates World AIDS Day

Blood donation camp organised, cycle rally flagged off

JAMMU: In connection with observance of World AIDS Day, Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday flagged off cycle rally from GMC Jammu here to create awareness among the masses. The cycle rally was organised by J&K AIDS Control Society in collaboration with Jammu Hill Cyclists, Rotary Club Jammu and Jammu Cyclist. The […]

LMD books 174 erring traders in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The field executives of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) have recovered a penal sum of Rs. 4.25 lacs from the erring traders and booked 174 others during 2699 market inspections conducted in the month of November, 2020. These erring traders were fined and booked for violating Legal Metrology Laws. In addition to this, over 8000 […]

Seven officials suspended in Budgam

BUDGAM: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza on Tuesday placed seven officials under suspension for dereliction of Election duties till further orders. The officials in question had failed to report on poll duties scheduled for Phase 2nd at Beerwah, Budgam. Meanwhile, the said officials have been directed to remain attached in the […]