Post snowfall, power cuts haunt south Kashmir residents
Anantnag: Most parts of south Kashmir have been witnessing frequent and long power cuts since the heavy snowfall last week, locals have alleged. People from different areas of south Kashmir said the restoration process of the PDD was very quick after snowfall, however, long and frequent power cuts have made their life miserable amid the […]
Lt Governor visits family of slain goldsmith
Assures time bound probe, punishment to killers
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday visited the family of slain goldsmith, Satpal Nischal, who was killed by gunmen at his shop at Saraibala, Srinagar a few days ago, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members. Strongly condemning the killing, the Lt Governor said that a high-level investigation has already been initiated and assured […]
Admin in Pulwama to install GPS on MC vehicles
PULWAMA: In a novel step towards ushering accountability and transparency into the system, the District Administration Pulwama is installing GPS tracking devices in all the vehicles of Municipal Committees besides Geo tagging of collection and dumping sites to ensure strict vigilance over the movement of these vehicles. The District Administration is installing the tracking devices […]
Kargil Courier airlifts 75 passengers
Srinagar: AN-32 Kargil Courier, of Indian Air Force, operated Wednesday and airlifted 75 passengers. 21 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Srinagar, 27 passengers, including two infants, from Srinagar to Kargil and 27 passengers from Kargil to Jammu, chief coordinator Kargil AN32-flight said. The passengers were facilitated by Anwar Hussain, Liaison Officer Kargil, Mohammed Raza, […]
Two officials booked for GPF embezzlement in Jammu
Jammu: Two officials were booked after a embezzlement of Rs 33 lakh of provident fund of Geology and Mining Department employee was detected, a Crime Branch official said. A criminal case under various sections of penal and corruption laws was registered against the then drawing and disbursing officer Ajaz Mir and cashier Rohin Nanda for […]
Rule drafting as per new Labour Codes reviewed
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment Department, Saurabh Bhagat Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding drafting of Rules on Four Labour Codes notified by Central Government recently. The meeting was attended by Labour Commissioner, J&K, Abdul Rashid War; Deputy Labour Commissioners, Assistant Labour Commissioners and other concerned officers of the department. During the meeting detailed discussions […]
Govt pushes for GI tagging for Doda Gucchi Mushroom
JAMMU: Marking a new age of heirloom crops & products, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary has taken a historical initiative by pushing for Geographical Indication of Doda Gucchi Mushroom. Great Mission Group Consultancy Pune has submitted the application through Adhik Kadam, Chairman of the Borderless World Foundation, facilitated by Department […]
Directorate of Tourism Jammu hosts Lohri Festival
JAMMU: Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, for the first time organized a function at Bahu Gondola Station Jammu to celebrate Lohri-the auspicious festival, symbolizing fertility and the spark of life. The event started with lighting of traditional lamp by Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation, Chander Mohan Gupta, the Chief Guest and Director Tourism, Jammu, R.K Katoch amid […]
Militants lob grenade on CRPF party, no damages reported
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Wednesday lobbed a grenade towards a CRPF party in Rainawari area of Srinagar. However, officials said that no loss of life or injury was reported. Officials said that militants lobbed a grenade towards CRPF party from 21 battalion outside Chatti Padhsahi Gurudwara here in Rainawari area. “However, no loss of life […]
Six drug peddlers held, cash seized: Police
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested six drug peddlers from Awantipora, Budgam, Baramulla and Ganderbal. “Huge quantity of psychotropic substance and contraband substances recovered from their possession. Besides, cash amount of Rs 2.40 lacs was also seized,” police said in a statement issued here. In Awantipora, police said that officers from Police Station […]
