PDP dismayed over ‘snail’s pace’ of work on dev projects
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura has expressed dismay over the “non- execution of scores of developmental projects approved during the PDP led government in the state”. In a statement, Lone, after visiting Haijan , Neegu, Jabad and Zalsidar areas of Chrar I Sharif, said that people were facing immense […]
Tunnel for Karnah, Gurez: PUF starts 3-day sit-in outside civil secretariat
Srinagar: People’s United Front-constituting of AIP and JKPM-Tuesday started a 3-day sit-in near Civil Secretariat Srinagar to press for providing tunnel connectivity to Gurez and Karnah without further delay. On the occasion, AIP President, Er Rasheed while talking to media said that people of Karnah, Gurez and other border areas had a right to live […]
‘Apex Global Education Services’ opens Kashmir branch
Srinagar: The branch office of Apex Global Education Service (AGES) franchise holders of CANAM consultants, was on Tuesday inaugurated at Baghat Srinagar. President Private Schools’ Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJ&K) G N Var inaugurated the Srinagar branch in presence of proprietor of the consultancy, Ravinder Pal Kour. The inaugural ceremony was attended by other members […]
Govt for strict vigil on food items supplied to AWC’s
SRINAGAR: Government has directed the Social Welfare Department to ensure that unsafe food is not provided to children and pregnant women at Anganwari centers in the state. The directions have come after sample of Channa Whole lifted at ICDS Center Bandipora by Commissionerate of Food Safety and Anti Corruption Bureau was referred to Food Laboratory, […]
Reorientation of state’s political discourse a must: Hakeem
Budgam: Chairman PDF, Hakeem Yaseen Tuesday asked his party cadres to be ready “to bring a new change in the states political discourse to make it people oriented”. Speaking at party convention in Budgam, Hakeem said that time had come “to say goodbye to opportunistic and self-centred political parties”. He asked the party workers to […]
Drug abuse responsible for hepatitis epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said drug abuse is responsible for spread of hepatitis infection in Kashmir. “Drug addicts are at a higher risk of contracting hepatitis and HIV and have the potential to spread these deadly infections to others,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued here. “61 […]
Eighty bottles of Codeine seized in Sopore, accused arrested
Sopore: Police on Tuesday recovered 80 bottles of Codeine from Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The contraband was recovered by a police Party of Police Station Sopore led by SHO Police Station Sopore Azim Iqbal from the house of Rouf Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir a resident of Adipora Sopore. An […]
Drug peddler held in Anantnag
Anantnag: Police in Anantnag Tuesday arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband from his possession. The accused identified as Mohammad Yousuf, a resident of Achabal was held by police at a checkpoint at Achabal Shelipora road. He has been shifted to Police Station Achabal where he remains in custody. Police said it recovered 12 Codeine […]
PDD asked to complete tendering process for Hydro, Solar Power projects
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik took note of the status report submitted by the Power Development Department (PDD) regarding development of Hydroelectric and Solar Power Projects in the State. Pertinent to mention that SAC in February, 2019 had mandated the PDD to execute the […]
Functioning of Horticulture Departmental reviewed
SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Tuesday chaired a meeting here to review the functioning of the Department besides implementation of various programmes and works being undertaken by the Department. The meeting was attended by all Chief Horticulture Officers, farm managers and other concerned officials. During the meeting, Bhat took a detailed stock of high-density […]
