The declining trust
By: Viktor Valgarðsson Citizens’ trust in their political institutions has been falling around the world. This may not come as a shock to many. British politics has been in chaos since the Brexit referendum in 2016. Rioters stormed the US Capitol in protest against the result of the 2020 presidential election. And the US president, […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews functioning of Raabita office
Group of Concerned Citizens meets CM and submit memorandum SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the CM’s Public Services and Outreach Office, Raabita, in Srinagar to assess its functioning and strengthen its role in addressing public grievances effectively. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed that Raabita Nodal Officers be […]
JNU holds seminar on life, legacy of Masud Choudhary
Javed Rana recalls Dr Choudhary’s contribution in creation of a just, inclusive society NEW DELHI: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, stated that the vision of Dr Masud Ahmed Choudhary transcended narrow identities and parochial politics, advocating for creation of a just and inclusive society. He was […]
State Taxes Department organises workshop on safety of women at Workplace
SRINAGAR: State Taxes Department on Friday organised a workshop on Empowering Women and Ensuring Safety at workplaces. The programme was held under the guidance of Commissioner State Taxes, PK Bhat. Besides Tabasum Kamili, Deputy Commissioner Appeals who presided over the programme, the event was attended by Additional Commissioner State Taxes Kashmir Parveez Ahmad Raina, and […]
DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for Mahashivratri festival
Directs Officers to ensure all arrangements, adequate availability of traditional festive essentials SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat chaired a meeting here at DC Office to review the arrangements for Mahashivratri festival scheduled to be celebrated on February 26. Among others the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy […]
DC Shopian reviews status of developmental works of departments
Shopian: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta convened a meeting of district and sectoral officers at Mini-Secretariat to take detailed review of the developmental progress in various departments. During the meeting, several aspects pertaining to overall development were comprehensively discussed. On the occasion, all the departments presented the status of various developmental works undertaken […]
MLA Beerwah inaugurates Mobile Surgical Eye Camp, Biochemistry Analyzer at SDH Magam
Budgam: In a significant boost to the healthcare infrastructure in Magam, MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani inaugurated a mobile surgical eye camp and a fully automatic biochemistry analyzer at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Magam, in presence of Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Bakshi jahangeer. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. […]
Gamraj Tral residents demand sports facilities in the area
Pulwama: The residents of Gamrag in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded sports facilities in the area. The residents of the area said that youth in the area are facing a lot of problems in absence of any sports infrastructure in the area. They said that local youth are playing in graveyards […]
Historic Achabal spring rejuvenates, returns to its original state
Srinagar: The historic Achabal garden spring, which had dried up for the first time in history, has rejuvenated as it has returned to its original state again. Eyewitnesses said that the water flow has been restored to its former state. “It is heartening to see the spring replenished. I believe it is due to prayers. […]
Fire damages four houses in old city area of Srinagar
Srinagar: At least four houses were damaged in a pre-dawn fire incident that broke out in the Bohrikadal area in the old city on Friday. An official said that about four residential houses were damaged after a fire broke out. He said the fire call was received at 4:18 AM, and when the Fire and […]
