Hope PM doesn’t succumb to pressure, sends chadar to Ajmer dargah: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not succumb to pressure from any quarters and continue the yearly tradition of sending a “chadar” to the Ajmer dargah. “You cannot separate religion from politics. We say that there should be a separation of the church from the State, […]
Cemtac Cements Hosts Distributors’ Meet
Unveils 2025 Calendar and honours top performers Srinagar: Prominent cement manufacturing company, Cemtac Cements recently hosted a grand distributors’ meet titled “Mazboot Rishton Ki Nayi Pehchaan” to celebrate its strong network and unveil plans for the future. The event featured the launch of the 2025 company calendar, themed around old Kashmiri architecture, showcasing the region’s […]
Police arrests six drug peddlers across valley
Srinagar: Police arrested six drug peddlers across Kashmir valley and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that in Srinagar, a police party during patrolling near JVC Hospital Bemina, intercepted one person coming from Children Hospital to JVC Hospital Srinagar who tried to flee upon seeing the Police party. […]
Pinglena Pulwama residents demand potable water supply
Pulwama: The residents of Pinglena area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama are up in arms against the Jal Shakti department which according to locals has failed to provide drinking water facility to the area for the last one month. The residents of Astan Mohalla Pinglena said that they are suffering in absence of potable water facilities […]
Sakeena Itoo conducts surprise inspection of LD Hospital, assesses healthcare facilities
Interacts with patients, attendants SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted surprise inspection of LD Hospital to review healthcare facilities being extended to the patients there. The Minister visited various sections of the hospital including emergency ward, outpatient department (OPD), inpatient wards, operation theatres, NICU and PICU wards […]
All arrangements put in place to face winter vagaries in Srinagar
DC Srinagar directs departments to ensure prompt response to tackle winter exigencies SRINAGAR : Amidst inclement weather forecast, all arrangements have been put in place in Srinagar District to face winter vagaries and ensure routine essential services and supplies. In this regard, a meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here […]
DC Pulwama chairs District-Level Committee meeting for verification of PDS beneficiaries database
PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, chaired a meeting for review and verification of beneficiaries enrolled in the Public Distribution System (PDS) database. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the current status of the PDS database, ensuring the accuracy of records and identifying discrepancies, if any. He stressed the importance of streamlining […]
Jal Shakti Minister inspects Rangil WTP; reviews functioning
GANDERBAL: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, inspected Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Rangil in Ganderbal to take stock of its functioning. The Minister inspected various units of the plant and enquired about their operational status. He took stock of water supply to households, storage capacity, water reservoirs, pump room and water testing laboratories. He […]
CM inaugurates Winter Carnival Festival at Pahalgam Club
ANANTNAG, Jan 2: In a grand celebration of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated Winter Carnival at Pahalgam on Thursday evening. The event, which draws attention to the picturesque beauty of the region and its vibrant cultural landscape, was held in the presence of several dignitaries, including Deputy Chief Minister […]
Mughal road closed for 5th day, efforts underway to clear snow
JAMMU, Jan 2 (PTI): The Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir has been closed for vehicular traffic for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday due to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches including Peer Ki Gali, officials said. The alternative route connecting Jammu’s Poonch and south Kashmir’s Shopian district was shut on December 29 following […]