Nine landlords booked in Samba for not providing tenant details to police
Jammu: Nine cases have been registered against landlords in Samba district for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants, mostly outsiders, to the local police for verification, officials said on Friday. The verification process was initiated following several instances of anti-national elements putting up in residential areas under the guise of tenant or domestic […]
Congress demands JPC probe into bribery charges against Gautam Adani
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the allegations of bribery and fraud levelled against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani by the US Department of Justice. “The Congress demands a thorough investigation by a JPC into the grave accusations of bribery which allegedly have credible evidence,” J-K […]
Waghama residents concerned over ‘unsafe’ bridge
Demand intervention of MLA, Dr Veeri Bijbehara: The residents of Waghama area of Bijbehara hamlet in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district are concerned over an ‘unsafe bridge’ in the area. The residents of the area said that an unsafe bridge poses a significant risk as crossing it endangers the lives of commuters. Ghulam Mohiudin, a local […]
Preservation of historical monuments vital for showcasing rich cultural heritage of J&K: Deputy CM
Meets Kathua DGPC delegation JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Chowdhury, met a delegation led by Jatinder Singh Lucky, accompanied by members of the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) Kathua and prominent Sikh community leaders. The delegation included DGPC Kathua Vice President Kuldeep Singh, and Sikh leaders Daljeet Singh, Ajeetpal Singh, Harjeet Singh, Manmohan Singh, […]
Distt Admin Baramulla signs MoU with NHPC to improve Health Care Services
BARAMULLA: In a significant development towards improving the public health care sector in Baramulla, the District Administration Baramulla has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). This collaboration, under NHPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aims to enhance healthcare facilities in the district by funding and implementing key projects […]
DC Shopian visits Fruit Mandi Aglar
Assesses developmental & welfare requirements of transporters, fruit traders SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar visited Aglar Fruit Mandi at Shopian in order to take firsthand appraisal of requirements of various developmental initiatives along with welfare measures for traders, transporters and growers. The DDC was apprised by President Growers & […]
DDC visits Shopian Town, inspects ongoing developmental works
SHOPIAN: To track the pace of ongoing developmental works in the Shopian town, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar took first-hand stock of the progress of different developmental projects which are currently under execution. These projects and works include New Vending Zone, ongoing CT/PT near Tehsil Office Shopian, Reading Room cum […]
KPDCL raises alarm on spike in DT damage rate
158 transformers damaged in 4 days, 143 replaced 1484 inspections held across Kashmir on Nov 21 SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), again issued a fervent appeal to its consumers to use electricity judiciously so that locality Distribution Transformers (DTs) are protected from damage and subsequent power outages. As many as 49 DTs were […]
Women’s basic rights and freedoms are being eroded
By: Hind Elhinnawy From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. Just a few months ago a ban on Afghan women speaking in public was the latest measure introduced by the Taliban, who took back control of the country in 2021. From […]
Celebrating World Heritage Week 2024
By: Shubham Kewaliya The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee was momentous for India because the event was hosted for the first time in New Delhi from 21st to 31st July 2024, thereby advocating the World Heritage Convention. The event organized by Ministry of Culture showcased our testament towards architectural grandeur and sculptural prowess. […]
