MLA dedicates four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam
Srinagar: National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo on Monday dedicated four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam constituency, a week ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack there that killed 26 people. Kaloo said he sanctioned Rs 1 crore to procure ambulances as the famous tourist spot did not have enough […]
J&K admin promotes 24 police inspectors to DSP rank
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday approved the promotion of 24 police inspectors to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the general cadre of the Union Territory. An order issued by the Home Department, under Government Order No. 222-Home stated the elevation of the officers with immediate effect. They will […]
CEO SSCL convenes meeting to realign Public Transport Routes to ease Traffic Congestion
SRINAGAR: In a major initiative to decongest key traffic corridors and enhance urban mobility, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), chaired a meeting with representatives of transport operators and the Private Operators Association to deliberate on the realignment and optimization of transport routes across Srinagar. The meeting was attended by […]
Comm State Taxes chairs review meeting of Kashmir Division
SRINAGAR: Commissioner State Taxes Department, P.K. Bhat Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the department in the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioners State Taxes (Adm. & Enf.) Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina and State Taxes Officers of all Circles of Kashmir Division. The meeting focused […]
Ladakh LG visits Kargil War Memorial, pays homage to bravehearts
Kargil: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday paid heartfelt homage to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Kargil War Memorial here. During his visit to Drass, the Lt Governor laid a wreath at the memorial and offered floral tributes to the fallen soldiers, followed by a […]
Deputy CM inspects work on Bridge Project at Meeran Sahib
Emphasizes quality, timely completion JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Monday inspected the ongoing construction work on Rs. 7.42 crore bridge project being executed on the Satwari–R S Pura road at Meeran Sahib, Jammu. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed on the vital infrastructure project. […]
Legislators, delegations call on Javed Rana
JAMMU: Several legislators, delegations and individuals Monday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, here at Civil Secretariat, to apprise him of a wide range of public and sector-specific issues. Among those who met the Minister were legislators R. S. Pathania and Khurshied Ahmed. A delegation […]
CM pays tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on birth anniversary
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader, social reformer, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dr. Ambedkar’s lifelong struggle for social justice, equality and the upliftment of marginalized […]
Advisor Wani visits bereaved Kupwara family
Assures help for repatriation of mortal remains from Saudi Arabia KUPWARA: On the directions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani Monday visited the residence of Bilal Manzoor, a resident of Sogam in Lolab, who recently passed away after a brief illness while working in Saudi Arabia. Advisor Wani […]
Man’s Body found near Degree College Poonch
Poonch: The dead body of a man was recovered on Monday near Degree College in Poonch town, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Masroof Hussain, son of Farooq Hussain, a resident of Allapir. According to initial reports, the body was found within the jurisdiction of Police Station Poonch in Tehsil Haveli of district […]