Vital Padgampora-Kakapora road in shambles, locals demand macadamisation
Pulwama: The all important road from Padgampora-Kakapora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama is lying in dilapidated condition giving tough time to the locals. They said that the road from Padgampora-Kakapora was macadamised long back and is now full of potholes and requires immediate repairs. The locals said that it developed cracks at several spots and the […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Baghi Sundri crossing Nowpora, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 118 grams of contraband charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has […]
Govt’s ‘From Waste to Wonder’ initiatives marks shift towards environmentally sustainable Amarnathji Yatra
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Spiritually blissful Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is witnessing a remarkable shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable pilgrimage with implementation of ‘From Waste to Wonder’ initiatives by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This reflects the administration’s commitment to maintain ecology and environment. The Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Department and […]
Lt Governor addresses Srinagar Conclave of MoHUA’s High-Level Committee on Urban Planning
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Srinagar Conclave of High-Level Committee on Urban Planning of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. In his keynote address, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations to the members of the High-Level Committee and all the experts. He said the two-day long deliberations with […]
KPDCL asks consumers to ignore fake text, WhatsApp messages on power disconnection
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), today urged the consumers to ignore fake text and whatsapp messages being circulated by scamsters regarding disconnection of their electricity supply purportedly with the logo of the Ministry of Power, KPDCL, or J&K PDD. In a statement issued here today, a KPDCL spokesperson once again reiterated […]
Over 50 successful NEET-UG candidates move SC for direction against any move to cancel exam
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Over 50 successful Gujarat-based NEET-UG candidates, including several who have been ranked first, have moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to restrain the Centre and the National Testing Agency from cancelling the controversy-ridden exam. They have sought a direction from the top court to the Union Education Ministry to […]
India’s T20 world champs welcomed by frenzied fans; hosted for breakfast by PM
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Exuberant fans lined up to express support despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment before Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted them for breakfast as India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket stars returned to a euphoric reception, here on Thursday. Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national […]
Amid heavy rains, 5600 more pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU, July 4 (PTI): Despite heavy rains, a contingent of over 5,600 pilgrims set off from Jammu towards the twin basecamps, Baltal and Palagam, of the Amarnath cave shrine on Thursday, officials said. More than 30,000 devotees offered prayers to the naturally formed ice lingam on Wednesday alone, bringing the total number of pilgrims to […]
Rains cause traffic disruptions across Delhi
NEW DELHI, July 4 (PTI): Rain in the national capital, first a spell in the morning and another around midday, led to significant traffic disruptions in several areas. The weather department, in their 12 pm notification, said light intensity rain and drizzle will occur at a few places in South Delhi and South-East Delhi (Akshardham, […]
Soldier dies of heart attack in Rajouri
Jammu, July 4: A soldier died of heart attack in Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday. They said that the 42-year-old soldier identified as Hav R B Shaik, was posted with Battle School (CBS) in Rajouri district. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of chest pain and died immediately, they added. (GNS)
