KP activist demands worshipping rights at Hindu temple in PoK
Prayagraj: All India Kashmiri Samaj president Ravindra Pandit on Tuesday criticised the central government for its “indifference” towards acquiring the rights to worship at the Sharda Peeth, an ancient Hindu temple located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Speaking at a press conference at the Sringeri Math in Daraganj here, Pandit said, “At present, under the India-Pakistan […]
Athar Amir Khan kick starts “Clean Kulgam, Green Kulgam” campaign
KulgaM: In an inspiring move to protect the environment, District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with the Municipal Council launches the “Clean Kulgam, Green Kulgam” awareness drive here at the conference hall of Mini-Secretariat. The initiative kick started by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Amir Khan, aims to clean up local waterbodies and raise awareness about the urgent […]
Distt Admin Srinagar bids warm farewell to Tharun Patnaik IAS probationer
SRINAGAR: The District Administration Srinagar today organized an impressive function at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here to honour and bid warm farewell to Tharun Patnaik, 2023 batch IAS Probationer who completed his year long probation period in Srinagar District. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat presided over the function. Speaking on the […]
Reshinagri Shopian residents ‘aghast’ over surge in power tariff
Shopian: The residents of Reshinagri area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for hiking their power tariffs every month. The locals have demanded authorities to reconsider its decision. The residents of the Reshinagri on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest and demanded intervention of the government to […]
Top security officers discuss plan to crackdown on terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 25 (PTI): Top security officers met in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Tuesday and discussed an integrated plan to crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley which was rocked by several terror incidents last year, officials said. The government’s plan to arm ex-servicemen, supplementing the existing Village Defence Guards, was also […]
Lt Guv greets people on Mahashivratri, Herath
JAMMU, FEB 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 26. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, I convey my hearty greetings and felicitations to all and wish them health, happiness […]
Kashmiri artisan wins 1st Prize in Iranian Craft Festival
SRINAGAR, FEB 25: In yet another recognition at prestigious global event, Mir Arshad Hussain, a noted papier mache craftsman from Bota Kadal, Lal Bazar, has been conferred with the first prize and Diploma of Honor at the 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, Sarv-e-Simin, at Tehran, by the Iranian Minister for Cultural Heritage, Tourism and […]
Villagers demand repair of vital footbridge declared unsafe in Doda
Doda (J-K), Feb 25 (PTI) A suspension footbridge built over the Chenab river about six decades ago to link over 14 villages was declared unsafe in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir recently, causing concern among locals who have been demanding that the vital link be immediately repaired. The bridge at Prem Nagar, 15 km […]
India should take lead in preserving glaciers: Sonam Wangchuk writes open letter to PM
New Delhi, Feb 25 (PTI) Fresh from his tour to the US where he carried a piece of ice from a glacier in Ladakh to flag their fast melting, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that India should take a lead in addressing the issue. Drawing […]
CM Omar Abdullah greets Kashmiri Pandits on Herath
SRINAGAR, Feb 25 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday extended his good wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community on Herath, the Kashmiri equivalent of Maha Shivaratri. “Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed Herath! May this sacred festival bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings to every home. Herath Mubarak!” Abdullah posted on […]
