Labour dies of electrocution in Anantnag
Anantnag: A 33-year-old labourer was on Monday morning electrocuted to death in a Bandsaw mill at Hanji Danter Anantnag. Reports said that the labourer identified as Majid Ahmad son of Mohammed Sultan Bhat of Hanji Danter area of Anantnag received electric shock in a Band saw Mill. He was subsequently shifted to GMC Anantnag where […]
LeT module busted in Budgam, say police
Srinagar: Security agencies have busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror module in Budgam district by arresting a local militant and his four associates, all of whom were in touch with their Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms, officials said Monday. Acting on a specific information, police, Army and CRPF personnel arrested Mohammad Younis Mir, a local […]
FCS&CA conducts market checking across Srinagar
SRINAGAR: To crack whip on the hoarders and illegal profiteers in wake of upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, a team of officials headed by Director Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Dr Abdul Salam Mir conducted the market checking across district Srinagar here. On the occasion, the team inspected the rates of sacrificial animals and visited various […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews Independence Day arrangements
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Independence Day- 2021 celebration. The meeting was informed that the main function shall be held at SK Stadium, Sonwar in Srinagar, where the chief guest shall hoist the National Flag. Sensitizing officers […]
Craft Mela to continue at Kashmir Haat
SRINAGAR: In view of the positive response and on account of encouraging footfall of masses visiting the Kashmir Haat, the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir has decided to continue the Craft Mela 2021. However, on the insistence of the Stall Holders, the stalls shall remain closed on 21st & 22nd July, 2021 on the […]
Above 5 lakh vaccine doses administered in Srinagar district: DC
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday urged the general public of Srinagar district to ensure strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha festival. The DC said though the situation with regard to Covid-19 is improving day by day, wearing Masks, maintaining Physical/Social distancing, hand hygiene and avoiding mass gatherings […]
Keep special focus on measures to check narco-trafficking: DGP to officers
Srinagar: Director General of Police Shri Dilbag Singh Monday chaired a high level joint security meeting at Police Headquarters Jammu to review the security scenario in Jammu Zone. The DGP after obtaining the district assessments of prevailing security situation and arising challenges, directed the officers to strengthen and augment the security grids in their respective […]
Junaid Matoo greets people on Eid-adha eve
Srinagar: Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu on Monday extended heartfelt felicitations and warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Praying for peace and prosperity for the people, Mayor Srinagar Junaid Mattu said Eid-ul-Azha signifies the spirit and selflessness of sacrifice as a virtue to be embodied and emulated in our […]
Dr Samoon discusses skill development action plans with DCs
Asks DCs, ITI heads to focus on targets as per district requirement
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Monday chaired a meeting to review progress on skill development action plans of the districts of Kashmir division. Secretary, Tribal Affairs and Mission Director, Skill Development Mission, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary; Secretary in Skill Development Department, Nazim Zai Khan; Deputy Commissioners of several districts; State […]
Govt contemplates insurance scheme for all domestic, milch animals
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries departments, Navin Kumar Choudhary, Monday asked the officers to raise huge awareness regarding the consumer oriented schemes and programmes of the department through wide publicity. “Dissemination of information about the departmental schemes is pre-requisite for ensuring the benefit reach to every eligible person thus achieving the set […]