Registration of overloaded school van suspended

DC Srinagar warns schools of strictest of punishments for overloading

SRINAGAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, the registration of a school van was Thursday suspended under Section 53 of the General Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The school van was found overloaded with children risking their life in serious violation of the norms. The DC who directed the RTO […]

Death of woman due to blood ‘mismatch’

SKIMS says relatives’ allegations is ‘baseless’

Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has reiterated as “baseless” the claims by relatives of a Srinagar woman, who they alleged died due to medical negligence. Mir Anjum, a resident of Srinagar’s Bemina and who was in her 20s, expired at SKIMS last month after she was transfused with 2 pints of blood. […]

Action against BJP by DC Leh appreciable: PDP

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday termed action against the BJP by District Administration led by Deputy Commissioner Leh, ‘appreciable’, stating that such actions play a vital role in restoring peoples’ faith in the institutions of democracy and Fair Play. In a statement issued here, senior PDP leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar said […]

Advisor Ganai holds public grievance camp at Srinagar

SRINAGAR: As part of the weekly outreach programme, Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai Thursday interacted with scores of deputations at J&K Governor’s Grievance Cell at Church Lane, Sonwar here. More than 15 delegations and individuals from various parts of the Valley projected a number of issues on the occasion and sought their immediate redressal. […]

Top bosses in MC ‘Charar-e-Sharif’ involve in mudslinging

Srinagar: President, Municipal Committee Charar-e-Sharif (MCCS) Thursday alleged that incumbent Executive Officer of the Committee has not only resorted to fake appointments but also has been demanding bribe from the employees before releasing their salaries. Addressing a press conference, President, Municipal Committee Charar-e-Sharif, Zahid Jan said that they are unable to work for the welfare […]

‘Suspected militants’ body buried in Baramulla, DNA samples taken

Srinagar: Body of an unidentified person recovered yesterday from a nallah in Sopore was buried at Gantmullah area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. As a part of a normal procedure, DNA samples have been taken and sent to FSL, sources said. The body was recovered with magazine pouch from a nallah at Mal Ganipora area […]

Secy I&C visits KCC&I’s Rajbagh construction site

Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Navin Kumar Choudhary Thursday visited the construction site of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Raj Bagh, Srinagar. Choudhry was accompanied by Director Industries & Commerce, Managing Director SIDCO, SICOP, Executive Director EDI and other officers. The President KCC&I apprised Principal Secretary about the plans of Chamber […]

Market checking conducted in Handwara

Srinagar: A team from district administration Kupwara held a market checking drive in Handwara area of the frontier district on Thursday. Officials said that a team headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Naib Tehsildar, Executive Officer MC Handwara, SHO and Food experts conducted market checking today and recovered a fine of Rs 3,400 from […]