DC Shopian takes stock of work on Community Hall at Aglar Mandi
SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar Wednesday visited the Fruit Mandi Aglar to review the ongoing construction work of Community Hall (Sarai) for accommodation facilities to stakeholders associated with the production and procurement trade of fruits. The Mandi was devoid of this welfare and enabling feature till date. The District Administration […]
Final report on identifying areas adjoining ALC in Ladakh submitted to LG
Leh: The final report on identifying the areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) in Ladakh for the purpose of granting reservations to the residents was submitted to the Lt Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra, Raj Bhawan spokesperson said on Wednesday. Chairman of Reservation Commission for Actual Line of Control (ALC), Ladakh Justice […]
Five Pulwama girls to play in U-14 National hockey championship
Pulwama: At least five young girls from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are set to represent Jammu and Kashmir under 14 National hockey Championship. The National under-14 hockey championship is set to be played in Madhya Pradesh during the current month, officials said. The five young girls are Khansa Sajad, Rutba Jan, Asmat Jan, Arbina Jan […]
Abandoned tourist hut damaged in fire incident at Sopore
Fire also breaks out in Sopore Kandi forest belt Sopore: An abandoned tourist hut in Ningli area of Sopore was gutted in a fire incident causing loss to property worth lakhs, officials said Wednesday. They said that fire mysteriously broke out in the hut and engulfed the entire structure causing extensive damage to it. Fire […]
Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Qazi Irfan, on Wednesday took over the charge as Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Kashmir, following recent transfers by the Government. After assuming charge, the incumbent RTO chaired an introductory meeting with employees, reviewing the overall functioning of the office. Irfan emphasized the importance of teamwork and cooperation in delivering Public services, urging officers […]
CM chairs meet with civil society members in Jammu
JAMMU, Dec 11 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a meeting of civil society at his official residence here, his first such exercise in the winter capital after the National Conference-led coalition government assumed power in the Union Territory. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana […]
Minimum temperatures increase across Kashmir valley
SRINAGAR, Dec 11 (PTI): The weather has become a bit warmer in Kashmir, especially in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said on Wednesday. The Meteorological Department has forecast a spell of wet weather at scattered places. The night temperatures improved across the valley, including Srinagar, owing to overcast skies, the officials said. However, […]
All arrangements put in place ahead of severe winter conditions in Kashmir : Govt
Srinagar, Dec 11: The divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday said that all the arrangements have been put in place ahead of the 40-day harshest winter period—Chillai-Kalan, saying that the major roads except a few are through despite the fresh snowfall. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhuri told the media persons that 50 Distribution Transformers are […]
Man injured in alleged firing by night patrol troops in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Dec 11 (PTI): A 39-year-old man was injured allegedly after Rashtriya Rifles troops on night patrol opened fire on observing suspicious movements in a village in the Mendhar area of Poonch district, officials said on Wednesday. Mohd Saleem, a Madana-Surankote resident who works as a tractor driver, was hit by a bullet in his […]
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid din over no-trust against VP, George Soros issue
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (PTI): Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Wednesday afternoon without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue. Soon after the RS reassembled at 12 noon following the day’s first adjournment, Leader of the […]
