Radio isotope availability to remain temporarily suspended at SKIMS, Soura: MS
Srinagar: Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, said that availability of Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April. Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, Dr Farooq Jan has requested the public to cooperate as radio isotope based scans cannot be undertaken during this period. “The general public is informed that […]
Searches continues to trace dead body of man who jumped into river Jhelum
Srinagar: Searches to trace the body of a man who jumped into the river Jhelum near Zaina Kadal area of Srinagar on Thursday evening continued throughout the day on Friday. An official said that Farooq Ahmad Shangloo (60), a resident of Zakoora, Srinagar, jumped into the river Jhelum near Zaina Kadal yesterday late evening. He […]
No one can stop Lotus to bloom in every house in J&K: Tarun Chugh
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) BJP National General Secretary and Party Incharge for J&K, Tarun Chugh welcomed the announcement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Centre was prepared to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in a phased manner and said that the Opposition leaders like Abdullahs and Mufits should stop […]
E-rickshaw drivers stage protest, allege harassment by authorities
Srinagar: The e-rickshaw drivers, who are operating in Srinagar areas, are being allegedly stopped from operating on several routes by the traffic police. The drivers staged a protest under the banner of All Kashmir E-Rickshaw Association and alleged that they are being pushed to the wall by creating hurdles in their way. Arshid Abbas, President […]
Avalanche hits Hung area in Ganderbal, 10 persons evacuated safely after
Ganderbal: At least ten persons onboard in two vehicles were evacuated safely after an avalanche struck Hung area of Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official said that a snow avalanche struck Hung area this afternoon and two vehicles got buried under it in which ten persons were onboard. Upon receiving the report, SDPO […]
Schools cannot force students to buy books, uniform from specific shops: DSEJK
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education in Jammu and Kashmir has issued stern directives to private schools, warning against unauthorized fee hikes and unfair practices for the upcoming academic session of 2024-25. Schools found guilty of increasing tuition fees without proper permission may face fines of up to Rs 1 lakh, with the possibility of […]
Low demand of apples worries growers
Srinagar: The fruit growers and buyers in Kashmir are deeply concerned, saying they face losses due to the low demand for apples. Growers and buyers expressed their dismay over the current situation, saying there has been a drastic decrease in apple prices compared to the rates during the main apple season in October-November 2023. Mohamad […]
Safeguarding Orchards: Farmers Advocate use of Standardized Pesticides
Srinagar: As the valley gears up for crucial spraying schedules, farmers have urged authorities to ensure that only standardized pesticides are made available to protect their orchards from pests and diseases. With Kashmir’s economy heavily reliant on its apple industry, which contributes significantly to the region’s GDP, the concerns of apple growers grow over the […]
