Water enters into residential areas after breach in power canal in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: Following heavy rains in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal and surrounding areas, the power canal at Baba Wayil Padshahibagh witnessed a breech as a result of which flood water entered farmlands and residential areas on Friday, locals sand witnesses said. They said that water entered into several houses at Nunar and Gotlibagh areas of Ganderbal. Due […]
Reasi cyclist traverses difficult terrain to meet Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: A cyclist from Reasi district of the Jammu region traversed difficult terrain covering four districts to meet National Conference president and Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah here on Friday. Muneer Ahmad reached Abdullah’s residence at the Gupkar area of the city in the afternoon, an NC leader said. The party president met Ahmed, a […]
Former Poonch MLA joins Apni Party
Srinagar: Former PDP leader and ex-MLA of Poonch Shah Mohammad Tantray joined the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party here on Friday. Welcoming him into the party fold, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari expressed confidence that his joining will boost party cadres and their morale in Pir Panjal region. A spokesperson of the party said Tantray, […]
Police arrests man for sexually assaulting minor girl
Srinagar: Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam have arrested an accused involved in kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl within one hour after a complaint was received. Police received a written complaint from an individual alleging therein that her daughter was kidnapped and assaulted sexually by two persons identified as Shahrukh Safdar Khan son of […]
PM’s Special Scholarship Scheme
Secretary Higher Education e-reviews implementation
SRINAGAR: Secretary Higher Education, Sushma Chauhan, Friday chaired a virtual meeting to review progress on Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), Jammu and Kashmir 2021-22. Secretary emphasized upon the Nodal Principals, Higher Education Department and Directorate of School Education, Jammu and Srinagar wide publicity of the scheme. It was informed in the meeting that all […]
DG chairs valedictory function of training courses at IMPARD
SRINAGAR: Director General, Jammu and Kashmir Institution Of Management & Public Administration And Rural Development (IMPARD), Saurabh Bhagat, Friday chaired joint valedictory function of two training courses here at IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar. These courses included “Planning and Management of Samagra Shiksha in J&K” and “Orientation Course for Gram Rozgar Sevaks” which were attended by […]
DC reviews arrangements for Urs of Syed Ali Ala Balki (RA) Pakharpora
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, Friday chaired a meeting regarding the arrangements for annual Urs of Syed Ali Ala Balki (RA) Pakharpora starting from 1st Moharam. The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer, Waqf Board, Mufti Mohammad Farid ud Din, Director Tourism, […]
Animal husbandry dept employees protest illegal construction
Anantnag: Employees of animal husbandry department on Friday staged a protest against the illegal encroachment in the compound of Animal husbandry department and veterinary in Anantnag in south Kashmir. The staff from the Animal Husbandry Department protested against alleged encroachments on the department’s land at their office and veterinary premises in Anantnag. They said that […]
Lt Guv inaugurates, lays e-foundation of sports infra projects
Says next phase of modernization of sports infra in JK begins
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday e-inaugurated and laid e-foundation of sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 18.10 cr and dedicated the new sports facilities to the local youth. Moving ahead towards developing state-of-the-art sports infrastructure in the UT, the government is creating modern facilities and developing sports culture even in remote areas for talented sportspersons […]
DC Srinagar chairs District Road Safety Committee meet
Directs Officers to take immediate measures to decongest city traffic
SRINAGAR: In order to formulate ‘Action Plan for Road Safety measures in Srinagar district to decongest City and ensure smooth traffic flow, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee(DRSC) here. The meeting held threadbare deliberations on various issues with regard to management of Traffic including […]
