‘Inflated’ power bills triggers protest by residents

Srinagar: Locals especially women folk Thursday blocked road in Nishat here in Srinagar outskirts and staged a massive protest against Power Development Department. The protestors alleged that PDD is dispatching fatty bills to them every month, extracting extra money from them even though the area faces erratic power cuts. The protesters raised slogans against Assistant […]

CRPF officer sustains critical injuries

Qazigund: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was critically injured in a collision here in south Kashmir, reports said. The incident occurred late Wednesday night at Lower Munda area of Qazigund. Police sources said that there was a collision between a private truck bearing registration number (JK06A-4580) and CRPF Gypsy bearing number (HR55C-3665) resulting […]

Kokarnag villagers demand link road, stag protest in Srinagar

Srinagar: The villagers from Poru Kokarnaga area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district held protest against District Administration for their ‘non-serious’ approach over the with the construction of a road to the village. The locals of the area assembled here in Press Enclave Srinagar and staged a protest. They were carrying placards seeking justice. The protesters […]

‘Unregulated prices’ of essential commodities hurting people: Apni Party

Srinagar: Apni Party Provincial President Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Mir Thursday expressed deep anguish over the situation emerging out of price rise of essential commodities in Kashmir division primarily being attributed to the closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway. While speaking to the media at the party headquarters here in Lal Chowk, Mir said, “The closure of […]

Father of two minor daughters found hanging

Pulwama: The father of two minor daughters was found hanging in an orchard in a Pulwama village in south Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. Official sources said that a man identified as Firdous Ahmad Wani, son of Ghulam Muhammad Wani of Goosu Pulwama was found hanging from an apple tree near Romshi Nallah in apple garden. […]

Two-day training programme on GeM begins at KU

Financial discipline will enhance positive perception of institutions: Registrar

Srinagar: Registrar of University of Kashmir Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir inaugurated on Thursday a two-day training programme for officers and officials of the varsity about the Government e-Market Place (GeM). GeM is an online market platform for procurement of goods and services by government departments, autonomous institutions, ministries and Public Sector Undertakings. Addressing the inaugural […]

Top official calls for expediting PM SVANidhi registrations

Sets Deadline for 100% ground implementation

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Dheeraj Gupta, convened a meeting to discuss developments regarding PM SVANidhi Scheme here Thursday. During the meeting, Principal Secretary issued strict directions for swift uploading of offline applications into online mode as well as for overall ramping up of registrations. He maintained that only the number of […]

Ensure meticulous execution of Mansar Rejuvenation Plan: Baseer Khan

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Thursday called for concerted efforts towards effective execution of comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation and Development Plan. Advisor, during his exhaustive visit to Mansar Lake, said that strenuous efforts on part of all stakeholders should be made so that magnificent Mansar lake becomes hub of tourism. Advisor directed for […]