JK to strengthen network of control rooms
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir forest department is strengthening its network of control rooms and check-posts for effective protection of forests in the Union Territory, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Mohit Gera said on Monday. Gera, who is also the head of Forest Force, said the department would make use of latest technology and involve forest […]
Encroachments on wetlands will be removed in Budgam, say officials
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza Monday chaired a meeting of officers to discuss the directions received from National Green Tribunal (NGT) pertaining to impending issues of wetlands and water bodies of district Budgam. The meeting also deliberated on the point’s agenda wise already discussed in the meeting under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner […]
LAWDA demolishes illegal structures
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority Monday carried out a demolition drive in Nigeen, Rainawari and Green Belt of Lashkari Mohalla. During the demolition drive two second storeys and one single storey house was demolished on the spot, furthermore, anti-encroachment drive was launched against the encroachers, who have encroached green area […]
Two senior police officers asked to join new places of positing immediately
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered Bhim Sen Tuti (IPS), DIG, JKS Range and Rajiv Omprakash Pande (IPS), SP Udhampur, to report at their new places of postings in Ladakh, forthwith. Both the officers are under orders of transfer from J&K to Ladakh as per June 9 order and the government today […]
These orders create panic: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that these orders are creating panic in Kashmir. He tweeted, “Government orders are creating panic in Kashmir & unfortunately after all the lies & false assurances last year even if/when the government explains these orders hardly any of us will take the assurances at face value. That said […]