In a first, authorities install two water ATMs in Sopore
Sopore: In a significant move, authorities in Sopore, has installed and inaugurated two water ATMs providing mineral water (RO) to the public at no charge. These water ATMs are being installed at two prominent locations in the town, one at Iqbal market Sopore and another one at Main gate of municipal council department near Main […]
Upcoming ‘Youth Parliament’: BJP leader Ashok Koul presides over Special Orientation Session
Srinagar: A special orientation-cum-training session for the upcoming “Youth Parliament” was held Wednesday at Hotel Samci Riviera, Rajbagh, Srinagar. The event was presided over by BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Jammu & Kashmir, Ashok Koul, and led by BJYM National Executive Member, Bilal Parray. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from young citizens across J&K, reflecting the […]
Director Health chairs coordination meetings for SANJY- 2025
SRINAGAR: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jehangir Bakshi, Wednesday chaired important meetings in Srinagar to ensure seamless healthcare arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025. The first session, held at the TRC Srinagar, was a sensitization meeting with Camp Directors who will be deployed across various base camps along the Pahalgam and […]
Srinagar man held for using forged CIK document to cheat public, grab money
Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Wednesday said it apprehended and handed over a fraudster to police in Srinagar for using a forged document of the agency to cheat public and grab money from them. According to a statement issued here, the CIK said it arrested one Bilal Ahmad Rather son of Abdul Samad Rather, originally […]
DSEK orders continuation of remedial coaching during summer break
Srinagar: The School Education Department Wednesday ordered the education institutions to continue remedial teaching during summer vacations for schools with poor results in JKBOSE Class 10th & 12th Examinations. Joint Director elementary education at Directorate of School Education Kashmir in a communique said, “Remedial teaching was initiated for schools that recorded unsatisfactory performance in the […]
Mock drill held to test coordination, emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Dr Sandeep Chakravarti on Wednesday said that a joint mock drill was conducted at Yatra Niwas in Pantha Chowk to test coordination and emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters, the SSP said the aim of today’s drill was to assess preparedness in handling emergencies like bomb […]
Property worth Rs 1 Cr belonging to drug dealer attached by police
Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, Srinagar police attached a residential property, comprising a two-storey house along with land worth approximately Rs 1 crore, belonging to a notorious drug peddler, in Takanwari, Karnabal area. In a statement, issued here a police spokesperson said the accused is involved in case FIR No. 02/2024 […]
Teenager killed in Srinagar, another injured after scooty hits wall
Srinagar: A 14-year-old boy died while another sustained injuries after their scooty hit a wall near Solina bund in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar late last night, officials said. An official said that the duo, both residents of Rambagh, Srinagar, was riding a scooty when the rider lost control and hit a wall. He said […]
Chief Secretary chairs 2nd SEC meeting of DMRRR
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired the 2nd State Executive Committee ((SEC) meeting of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) to review the status of disaster preparedness and assess the allocation and utilization of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti, Principal […]
Ladakh to host maiden 2-day Astro festival
Leh: A two-day Astro festival is being held in the Union Territory of Ladakh later this week, providing attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cosmos, an official said on Wednesday. The maiden festival, being organised by the Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, will be held at University […]
