Boy dies after landslide hits Kadool Ramban
Srinagar: A 13-year-old boy died as a fresh landslide hit the Karool area of Ramban on Monday afternoon. The boy died after a landslide hit the Karool area of Ramban and body of the boy hasn’t been found yet. He has been identified as Yaqoob Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Karool Ramban, […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Two candidates file Nomination Papers for Baramulla PC
BARAMULLA: Two candidates filed their nomination papers to contest the General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 from 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency at the Office of the Returning Officer here Monday. Mudasir Ahmad Tantray, an independent candidate from Handwara filed his nomination before the Returning Officer for 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Minga Sherpa. Similarly, nomination papers on behalf of Independent […]
DC Kupwara conducts tour of flood-prone areas in Handwara, Kupwara, Lolab
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, Monday conducted an extensive tour of flood prone areas of Handwara, Kupwara and Lolab areas of the district to take stock of the flood like situation caused by the incessant rains in the district. The DC visited Kawari, Nutnoosa and Drugmulla located along Nallah Pohru to examine the flood […]
Secretary Civil Aviation reviews works on Jammu Airport expansion
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Civil Aviation Department (CAD), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Monday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review progress of works being executed under Jammu Airport expansion project. The meeting had detailed discussion on various issues pertaining to expansion of Jammu Airport including shifting of cattle sheds and hatcheries, shifting of Animal Husbandry Office, demolition […]
SMC responds swiftly to clear inundation in view of inclement weather conditions
SRINAGAR: In the face of heavy rainfall, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has demonstrated exemplary work, with its staff particularly the drainage wing was seen working tirelessly on ground to tackle the issue of water inundation due to continuous and heavy rainfall. With areas like Gogji Bagh, Hazratbal, Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Sir Sayed Market Gogji […]
Div Com Jammu, ADGP Jammu discuss arrangements for Amarnath Yatra 2024
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain, Monday discussed the arrangements in connection with Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024 at a high level meeting here. The meeting, attended by IGP Traffic, DIG CRPF, Director Tourism, Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Samba, Kathua Udhampur and Ramban, HoDs and representatives from line departments, discussed in […]
DC Pulwama reviews water flow situation; assesses flood response measures
PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, Monday conducted an extensive visit to different areas in the district to assess the flow of water and monitor the flood control situation, besides reviewing the preparedness and timely response to any potential water-related emergency. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama and Awantipora, as well as other […]
GCW Parade hosts awareness lecture on ‘Protection of Women and Child Rights’
JAMMU: The Department of Home Science, in collaboration with Centre for Women’s Studies, Government College for Women Parade hosted an awareness Lecture on “Protection of Women and Child’s Rights” Monday for the students of the college. The event aimed to educate students about the protection of Women and Child Rights. Under the guidance and supervision […]
DC B’la visits landslide hit B’la-Baba Reshi road site
Assures residents of swift restoration of road connectivity BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, Monday conducted an onsite visit to assess the situation at the Baba Reshi-Baramulla Road, which has been severely impacted by landslides at Cherdari after the relentless and continuous rainfall that has been battering the Valley for the past few days. The […]
Police arrest for drug peddlers in Kulgam, Shopian
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Kulgam and Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that in Kulgam, a police party intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag who on noticing police party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 3.1 […]
