Pistols, grenades recovered from house in Kupwara: Police
Srinagar: Police and army on Wednesday said to have recovered three pistols, along with ammunition and as many Chinese Grenades from a house belonging to Shameem Ahmad Shiekh son of Suderdin Sheikh of Sudhpora Taad in north Kashmir’s Kupwara. “Acting on specific information, Police alongwith Army (03/08GR) launched a joint cordon and search operation in […]
Bharat Jodo Yatra to enter JK on Jan 20, will concludes on Jan 30: Congress
Kathua/Jammu: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra will arrive in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on January 20 and will conclude in Srinagar summer capital on January 30, a senior party leader said on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha MP and party in-charge J and K Rajni Patil said the Congress is focused on making the […]
Block Diwas: DC Srinagar hold Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Astanmarg
Inspects ongoing work on various projects
SRINAGAR: Continuing the efforts of District Administration to reach out to the common masses living in remote and far-flung areas of the district to address their grievances, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Wednesday undertook an extensive tour of Astanmarg in Harwan Block of Srinagar to assess the developmental requirements and address […]
NIFT Sgr kick-starts month-long Training programme on Design Development

Up-skilling of boutique workers
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar on Wednesday kick-started its month-long training programme on design development and up-skilling of boutique workers. The inaugural ceremony of the programme was held at the main campus of NIFT at Ompora Budgam. The training programme is being conducted for the workers belonging to backward areas of […]
Joint inspection of Drugs Sale Outlets held at B’pora
BANDIPORA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed, a joint team of Legal Metrology, Drugs Control department and other concerned inspected Drug sale outlets of Aloosa, Kaloosa and other adjacent areas of the district. During the inspection, 15 drug stores were inspected out of which two drug stores were booked by Legal […]
Overwhelming response of people proof of effectiveness of Grievance Redressal: DC Anantnag
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag Dr Basharat Qayoom on Wednesday said the Block Diwas has proven to be an effective measure for grievance redressal. He was addressing a large gathering of locals during the maiden Block Diwas held at Kapran, Verinag. The DC was accompanied by SDM Dooru Ghulam Rasool Wani and Joint Director Planning, […]
Take precautions to reduce risk of high BP in winter: DAK
Srinagar: With the continuous dip in temperatures to sub-freezing levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather of winter puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. “Falling temperatures in winter cause a hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the two leading […]
‘Janbhagidari Empowerment’ portal reflects Governments’ concern, resolve towards empowering people: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Government on Wednesday said that the implementation of “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in Jammu and Kashmir was a candid reflection of concern and commitment of Lieutenant Governor (LG) administration towards empowering people through a more responsive, transparent and accountable governance with vigorous public participation. The government said that the portal, a sequel to government’s […]
Power shutdown in Jammu areas
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ramsoo, Neel, Ukhral, Khari and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 05 from 11 am to 5 pm. Meanwhile, Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to PHE, IRP, Dhar, Dharochan, Seri, Bhalwal and their adjoining […]
Overwhelming participation witnessed in Block Diwas at Naidkhai Bandipora
BANDIPORA: The weekly Block Diwas was held at Naidkhai Block of Bandipora District on Wednesday. Chairman District Development Council Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat and ADDC Bandipora Ali Afsar Khan presided over the event and listened to the people for redressal of their issues and grievances. The programme was attended by SDM Sumbal Amir Choudhary, Chief […]