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128 fresh covid-19 cases, one death reported in JK

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 128 new covid-19 cases while one more person succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said 38 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 90 from Kashmir Valley, taking the infection tally to 322142 in J&K. Providing the district-wide details, the […]

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Kishtwar Cloudburst: No trace of missing persons as rescue ops continue

Jammu: There was still no trace of 19 persons including eight women who went missing following a cloudburst at Honzar Dachan in Kishtwar district. On Thursday, rescuers continued the operation but there was no trace of those missing following the cloudburst and subsequent flash floods in the remote village on intervening night of July 27 […]

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Metro-rail projects: JK to submit revised DPR to Centre

Srinagar: The administration will be submitting a revised detailed project report (DPRs) of metro-rail projects for Srinagar and Jammu cities to the Union government for appraisal and funding. Officials revealed that Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited, would be submitting the revised DPR to J&K administration which will, in turn, re-submit it to the […]

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Government committed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions: Lt Guv

Vows to make them more empowered, vibrant in true sense

SRINAGAR: Taking note of the area-specific needs and developmental aspirations of the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday interacted with the Chairpersons of District Development Councils of Kashmir Division at Civil Secretariat here. During the interaction, the Lt Governor also sought feedback on the pace of the developmental projects and their implementation on ground, besides […]

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DDC Srinagar reviews District Environment Plan

SRINAGAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Thursday convened a meeting here to discuss and review the District Environment Plan. At the outset, the DDC took feedback from different departments, asked to conduct a thorough study to identify the exact pollution level in the district to facilitate formulation of the Environment Plan as […]

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ACD Ganderbal reviews progress of RDD works

Ganderbal: Assistant Commissioner Development Bilal Mukthar Thursday reviewed the status of works taken up by the Department of Rural Development Department under different centrally sponsored schemes in Kangan area of Ganderbal district, an official spokesman said here. The meeting was attended by Block Development Officers and other senior officers of the district. On the occasion, […]

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DGP takes stock of Independence Day Parade preparation

Tours Srinagar city, chairs officers meeting at PCR

Srinagar: Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh Thursday visited APC Zewan to take stock of the forthcoming Independence Day Parade preparation, and visited different places of district Srinagar to review on ground security and deployment of personnel within the capital city. He also chaired officers meeting at PCR in the afternoon, a police spokesman said […]

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Man electrocuted to death in Srinagar

Srinagar: A man hailing from Shangus area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district died due to electrocution in Srinagar, official said on Thursday. They said that the man identified as Mohammad Jawaad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Nowgam Shangus was electrocuted while he was repairing a motor in Srinagar. “He died on […]

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Four officers transferred

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday transferred an IAS and three JKAS officers, an official spokesman said. According to separate orders, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid (IAS), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation. Nisar Ahmad Wani (JKAS), Managing Director, Jammu and […]

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Army Helicopter Crash: No trace of missing pilots on day three of searches

Jammu: Army soldiers along with navy divers continued operation for the third day on Thursday to trace pilot and co-pilot of a helicopter of Indian Army’s aviation corps which crashed near Ranjit Sagar Dam in the Basohli area of Kathua, officials said. The helicopter crashed around 1020 hours on Tuesday. Later teams of Police and […]