Schools in Gurez to remain closed till Mar 15 due to inclement weather
Srinagar: In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to an order, issued by SDM Gurez, the movement of students and school staff has been severely affected due to the […]
Unfair reservation policy is post-dated cheque for disaster: Sajad Lone
Jammu: Stating that Kashmiris are being pushed to the wall, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that unfair reservation policy is a post-dated cheque for disaster. Speaking in the Assembly, Lone, who represents Handwara segment, said that ethnic Kashmiri-speaking population is being pushed to the wall. “We have seen very less number […]
Uri Mohra power project revival stalled due to lack of central funding: Govt
Srinagar: The revival of the century-old Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project in Uri remains uncertain as the Jammu and Kashmir government awaits central financial assistance to make the project viable, the government said on Thursday. In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, the minister incharge stated that despite its priority status, the 10.50 […]
Man, who went missing nearly a month ago, found dead in Kulgam
Srinagar: One of the three men, who went missing under mysterious circumstances nearly a month ago, has been found dead, officials said on Thursday. His body was recovered from Veshow Nallah in the Mah area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. An official said that locals found the body near the Nallah and immediately informed the […]
Three BSF troopers injured in Rajouri mishap
Jammu: At least three Personnel from Border Security Forces were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Phaliyana in Rajouri district on Thursday. Officials said that a mini bus of BSF convoy which was travelling from Jammu to Poonch overturned near Phaliyana area after one of its tyres burst. Three BSF troopers received […]
Two terror suspects held in Bandipora: Army
Srinagar: The Army on Thursday said that it in a joint operation along with police two terror suspects along with arms and ammunition were held at Gandbal- Hajin road in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, “12 Mar 2025, based on specific intelligence input, a Joint […]
Commissioner SMC reviews progress of National Clean Air Program
SRINAGAR: In a significant move to bolster air quality in Srinagar, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Owais Ahmed today chaired a comprehensive review meeting, here focused on the National Clean Air Program (NCAP). The meeting provided an in-depth review of the progress made on NCAP projects during the financial year 2024-2025. Dr. Owais commended […]
Secretary RDD& PR asks for speedy completion of SBM-G projects in J&K
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Deaprtment and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess utilisation of funds and physical progress under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Director General (DG) Rural Sanitation, Anoo Malhotra, Deputy Director Rural Sanitation Kashmir, Mantasha Binti […]
DC Srinagar reviews progress of PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojna, works under RDSS
Emphasizes regular progress reporting, inter-departmental coordination to achieve targets in set timelines SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat chaired a meeting of Engineers of KPDCL at the DC Office Complex, here to review the progress on installation of Solar Rooftops under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojna (PMSGMBY) and works under Revamped Distribution […]
Am delighted to witness successful conduct of 5th Khelo India Winter Games: CM
Terms Gulmarg as the Winter Sports Capital of India GULMARG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that he was delighted to see the 5th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) in Gulmarg held successfully. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who was the chief guest on the occasion, also addressed the concluding function of the […]
