Food Safety Kashmir seizes 10 quintals of imported dressed chicken
Destroys it on spot, seals FBOs unhygienic premises
SRINAGAR: On the basis of specific information received regarding raw dressed chicken imported from outside the state is being sold in the market in violation of Food Safety Standards Act, which includes non-maintenance of cold chain, a team of Food Safety Officers under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Food Safety Kashmir Wednesday inspected the […]
Police arrests drug peddler
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Shopian and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said QWednesday. He said that a special police team during naka checking at Adijan Reshingari intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee but was apprehended tactfully by the alert party. During search, officers were able to […]
NDMA convenes Coordination meeting ahead of Amarnathji Yatra
DC calls for coordination among stakeholders to tackle any untoward situation
GANDERBAL: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Wednesday held a coordination meeting with all stakeholders involved in the management of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023 (SANJY) at the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, here. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir along with Brig. B.S Thakur from NDMA. At the […]
Block Diwas programme held at Dadsara of Tral, Pulwama
Officers from civil administration listened to the public in daylong event
PULWAMA: The District Development Commissioner, (DDC) Pulwama, Dr Baharat Qayoom along with district officers Wednesday chaired a weekly public darbar at Dadsara Tral to hear various problems faced by the people. During the Block Diwas, PRI members, public delegations and individuals put forth various problems and demands before the DDC related to electricity supply, drinking […]
Mega Block Diwas held at Kulgam
People flag-off issues and grievances for early redressal
KULGAM: As part of weekly Block Diwas, public outreach programmes were Wednesday held across Kulgam to take first hand appraisal of the issues of the general public at their door steps. In this connection, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday chaired a grievances redressal camp at Kulgam and listened to various issues […]
Chief Justice visits District Court Complex Srinagar
Emphasizes stronger bonding among judiciary, legal professionals
SRINAGAR: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N. Koteshwar Singh, Wednesday visited the District Court Complex, Srinagar. He was accompanied by Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice Atul Sreedharan. Chief Justice and other judges were warmly received by the Principal District Judge (PDJ) Srinagar, Jawad Ahmad and other judicial officers. Chief […]
NZCC, JKAACL collaborate to embrace artistic heritage
Calligraphy camp, aimed at protecting and nurturing fading art, begins in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Aiming to safeguard and nurture the rich traditional art of Calligraphy (Khatati), a camp commenced on Wednesday at Srinagar’s Bemina Government College, through a collaborative effort between the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL). The camp is part of a series of […]
Cultural Unit Kashmir of DIPR organises Mushaira, Mehfil-e-Sama at Yusmarg
SRINAGAR: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of DIPR in collaboration with Markaz-i-Adab wa Saqafat Chrari Sharif and Yusmarg Department Authority today organised a Mushaira and Kashmiri Folk Music Programme “Mehfil-e-Sama” at the lush green meadows of Yusmarg in Budgam. Poets including Mushtaq Mehram, Ali Ahsan, Ghulam Rasool Ayaz, Ghulam Qadir Bedar (Abu Naem), Nazir Salik, Mohammad […]
DM Kulgam conducts late night raids on illegal mining operations
Scores of Dumpers, Tippers and machines seized
KULGAM: Acting on frequent complaints/grievances from the locals during Block Diwas programmes about the unabated illegal mining in the district, the District Magistrate (DM) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat conducted nocturnal raids at several locations in the district. Raids were conducted in Ashmuji, Bhan, Mah, Brazloo, Matalhama and several other areas to check operations of illegal […]
DGP visits SDRF Battalion Headquarter Srinagar
Reviews preparedness of MRTs for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: The Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbag Singh Wednesday visited SDRF 1st Battalion Headquarters Srinagar where he interacted with Mountaineer Rescue Teams (MRTs) of SDRF/NDRF/JKAP and CRPF, Bomb disposal squads and handlers of Dog Squads being deployed for Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023 besides reviewed their preparedness for the event. The DGP was accompanied by ADGP […]