Police commemoration day observed, main function held at Zewan
Srinagar: The National Police Commemoration Day was observed with full ceremonial tradition across Jammu and Kashmir. The main function was organized at the Armed Police Complex Zewan where Lt Governor Manoj Sinha was the chief guest. The function was attended by Advisor to LG, R.R Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary A.K Mehta, Principal Secretary Home Shaleen Kabra, […]
Functioning of Elder helpline reviewed at Kulgam
KULGAM: In order to ensure smooth functioning of National helpline for senior citizens (Elder Line) in the district, a meeting of Officers under the chairmanship of Additional Development Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat Ahmad Rather was held here at the mini-secretariat Thursday. The meeting was attended by SDM-Noorabad, CMO Kulgam,Tehsildars, DSWO Kulgam, TSWOs and project manager Aerial […]
‘Purzgars’ recognized as vital pillar in Shawl Industry
SRINAGAR: Recognizing Purzgars as an important section among the stakeholders in shawl manufacturing, a simple but impressive function was organized by the Handicrafts & Handloom Department Kashmir in association with Kashmir Pashmina Organization where in Registration certificates were distributed amongst the Purzgars. The Purzgars are instrumental in giving finish to the Kashmiri Shawls as the […]
JK reports 87 new covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 87 new covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Thursday. Among the fresh cases, 13 were reported from Jammu Division and 74 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 331386. There was no death due to the virus […]
Sonamarg to be promoted as all season tourist destination: Div Com
Reviews arrangements for its opening during winters GANDERBAL: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Thursday visited Sonamarg, where he chaired a high level meeting of officers to review the arrangements being put in place for keeping Sonamarg open during the winters. At the outset, threadbare discussion was held regarding the necessary preparations and arrangements including […]
Barring Srinagar and Gulmarg, night temperature records dip in Kashmir
Srinagar: Night temperature fell slightly across Kashmir Valley except for Srinagar and Gulmarg, officials said on Thursday. Srinagar recorded minimum temperature of 7.2°C against 6.3°C on previous night, an official of the local MeT office here said. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, recorded a low of 6.4°C against previous night’s 6.8°C, the official said. […]
Four LeT militants, soldier killed two encounters
Srinagar: Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants and a soldier died in two encounters in Shopian and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. Two other security personnel also received injuries in the encounter, they said. According to officials, one of the ultras killed was involved in the murder of a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh’s […]
