Div Com directs constitution of committee for regulation of traffic movement in Srinagar city
SRINAGAR, SEP 22: In order to ensure hassle-free traffic movement in the city, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg today directed constitution of a committee headed by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and asked concerned departments to conduct survey to identify bottlenecks to address the issues of traffic congestion. He made these remarks while chairing a […]
Devotees make a beeline for Vaishno Devi shrine as Navratri celebrations kick off
Katra (Reasi), Sep 22 (PTI) With chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans played from loudspeakers filling the air in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi temple, hundreds of devotees on Monday made a beeline for the decked-up shrine atop Trikuta hills on the first day of Navratri to pay obeisance and […]
CM Omar asks officials to expedite flood damage assessments, restoration work
SRINAGAR, Sep 22 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed concerned departments to fast-track flood damage assessments and expedite restoration works. Heavy rains across various districts in Jammu and Kashmir recently triggered flash floods in many rivers and drains, along with incidents of landslides and traffic disruptions. Abdullah had said on September 18 that […]
Northern Railways introduces container-based wagons to ferry apples from Kashmir
JAMMU, Sep 22 (PTI): Northern Railways on Monday supplied 21 container-based wagons to ferry apples from Kashmir, marking another initiative to support the apple industry, officials said. More than 6,400 tons of apples have been transported from Kashmir to Delhi in the last week, using both bogie covered wagons (BCN) and parcel coaches from the […]
1.37 Lakh MT fresh fruits dispatched from Kashmir in 10 Days: Div Com
Srinagar, Sep 22: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday said that 1.37 lakh metric tons of fresh fruits have been dispatched from the Valley in the last ten days through National Highway, Mughal Road and parcel train service. Speaking to a selected group of media persons at his office, Anshul Garg, said that a […]
Flood victims in JK to get comprehensive package: LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Sep 22: Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands with the flood-hit people and those affected will get a comprehensive package. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sunil Sharma said that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was missing on […]
Five injured in road mishap near Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, Sep 22: At least five persons were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in collided near the Zojila Pass area on Monday, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, the injured were shifted to PHC Sonamarg, where from they were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised treatment. The injured have […]
Cabinet likely to meet tomorrow, to recommend convening of Assembly
Srinagar, Sep 22: The cabinet is likely to meet on Tuesday to take a final decision on several proposals, including a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor for convening the autumn session of the Assembly. Sources said that the cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is expected to meet tomorrow to propose a date to […]
Next-Gen GST reforms testament to Modi’s resolve to serve poor, farmers: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) The Next-Gen GST reforms are a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s steely resolve to serve the poor, youth, farmers and women, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday as the new tax structure came into effect across the country. Shah also said that the new reforms will move […]
Youth’s dead body recovered in Poonch
Jammu, Sep 21: The dead body of a 30-year-old man was found in the Kanuyain area of Poonch district on Sunday. Officials said that some passersby found a body lying in bushes this morning, after which the police were informed. They reached the scene and sent the body for medico-legal formalities. The deceased has been […]