SMC kick-starts series of programmes under Indian Swachta League
SRINAGAR: A weeklong Swachta drive was kick-started by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Monday under the aegis of Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Matoo and Commissioner SMC, Athar Aamir Khan. The event was organised as part of a national programme, Indian Swachata League. The drive was launched from Sheri-i-Kashmir Park, Where walkathon was flagged-off by […]
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
DC Srinagar chairs meeting of District Society
SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at the Conference Hall of the DC Office here Monday. Besides, Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Zahoor Ahmad Mir, the meeting was attended by SP Headquarter, Joint Commissioner […]
Man drowns in Jhelum at Baramulla
Baramulla: A 45-year old man drowned in the river Jhelum in Seer Jagir area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday late evening. An official said that the man identified as Rafiq Ahmed Mir of Drangbal village of Baramulla slipped and drowned in the river while washing his vehicle. He said that soon […]
Senior JK Cop to join CBI on deputation for five years
Srinagar: The government on Monday relieved Abdul Jabbar (IPS) Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range to enable him join Central Bureau of Investigation on deputation basis for five years. “Consequent upon the approval of the Competent Authority for induction of Abdul Jabbar, IPS (AGMUT:2008), Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, in […]
Several structures damaged in fire incident
Bandipora: A residential house and cowshed in its vicinity was gutted in a fire incident in Sheikhmuqaam village of Aloosa Bandipora last night, officials said on Monday. They said a single-storey residential house, belonging to one Javad Ahmad Gojer son of Late Khaleel ullah, was gutted along with household good in the fire incident. Also, […]
DGP presides concluding ceremony of cricket tournament
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Dilbag Singh on Monday stated that the J&K Police was working tirelessly in protecting the interests of the people. He said those who one or the other way go against the law will face the law. He said this during the closing ceremony of the 3rd Shaheed DySP […]
DAK calls for influenza vaccine ahead of possible severe flu season
Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday urged people to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) ahead of possible severe flu season. “We are expecting a bad flu season, making this year’s flu shot all the more critical,” DAK President and influenza expert, Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement said. Dr Hassan said the […]
2-day Surinsar -Mansar Festival concludes
JAMMU: The two-day Surinsar-Mansar Festival concluded at Mansar with a special rendition of local cultural performances and celebrity Musical performances. Director Tourism Jammu Vivekanand Rai was the chief guest at the valedictory function. Laced with hills and engulfed in forests, Mansar Lake came into limelight once again when a cultural extravaganza was organised by the […]
Admin aims to increase livestock production: Lt Guv
Inaugurates workshop on 'New Horizons in Sheep & Goat Husbandry’
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said his administration aims to sustainably increase livestock production and focus on the untapped potential of exports and value-added products. Addressing the demands and issues of the tribal community, the Lt Governor announced that the UT Government will build 1,000 sheds for livestock of the tribal community. Inaugurating […]
