LG, former JK CMs condole Sharad Yadav’s demise
Srinagar/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other leaders of the Union Territory on Friday paid tributes to late socialist leader Sharad Yadav, saying he did not compromise with his values of secularism and diversity and always stood with the weakest. The 75-year-old Yadav died on Thursday at a private hospital in Gurugram. […]
J&K Bank revises commitment charges, earns praise

SRINAGAR: Extending a gesture of great relief towards its borrowers, J&K Bank has revised the commitment charges applicable in case of working capital facilities of its borrowers. In response to the feedback received from its various stake holders, the revised charges are applicable from 1st July, 2022 and will remain in force up to 31st […]
ATM guard found dead in Srinagar
Srinagar: A guard at an ATM booth in Soura area of Srinagar was found dead on Friday, official sources said. They said the guard, identified as Mohammad Muzaffar Kakroo son of Abdul Kahliq Kakroo, a resident of Amdakadal Lalbazar, was found unconscious inside the ATM booth of HDFC Bank in Soura. “He was rushed to […]
Qazigund-Baramulla train derails near Budgam
Srinagar: In a first incident of its kind in Kashmir Valley, an engine of a train derailed near Mazhama in central Kashmir’s Budgam district but there were no immediate reports of anyone getting hurt in the incident, officials said. They said the incident occurred this morning amid snowfall. “What led to the incident is being […]
Pesky power cuts irks Awantipora, Tral residents
Pulwama: The residents of Awantipora and Tral hamlets in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday complained of unscheduled power cuts in the area. The residents said the Power Development Department (PDD) was not following any proper curtailment schedule due to which they are reeling in darkness. “Our areas are not getting power supply as per […]
Amid Snowfall, DC Budgam visits DH, Old Bus Stand
Takes stock of Snow clearance, healthcare, supply of essential services
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam S F Hamid on Friday visited District Hospital (DH) and Old Bus Stand in Budgam town to take stock of healthcare facilities, snow clearance operations and supply of essential services across the district. During inspection at the Hospital, the DC took on spot assessment of Healthcare facilities provided to patients. […]
DC Anantnag takes stock of Snow clearance measures
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Basharat Qayoom on Friday conducted an extensive tour of various areas of the district. He visited Government Hospital Janglat Mandi and Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara and interacted with the staff and patients. The DC toured the district following the first Snowfall in the district and accumulation of almost […]
SVEEP camp held at Snow bound Hirapora panchayat of Shopian
SHOPIAN: The District Election Office Shopian on Friday conducted an awareness camp at Hirapora Panchayat of Shopian. The camp was attended by locals, officials of rural development departments, PEBOs and Assembly BLOs. The ongoing camps are meant to create mass awareness to enhance the pace of enrollment in the ongoing Panchayat Electoral roll revision. During […]
Road Safety Week: On Road Driver awareness drive held at Budgam
BUDGAM: Continuing the observance of National Road Safety Week, Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO), Budgam on Friday conducted an on road awareness drive for drivers of both private as well as passenger vehicles. The drive was held in collaboration with Traffic Police and Police Station, Budgam. Commendation Certificates in respect of 35 drivers were issued […]
Road Safety Week: MVD Anantnag organizes one day Seminar on Road Safety
ANANTNAG: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Anantnag on Friday organised a day-long seminar on Road Safety. The seminar was held in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Anantnag. The seminar was attended by students, volunteers and commercial drivers. The thrust of the seminar was to sensitize the youth about the use and utility of safety […]