Two firefighters sustain injuries in old city fire mishap
Srinagar: At least two firefighters have received injuries in a fire mishap in Bohri Kadal locality in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. An official said that following the reports of a fire mishap involving three single-storeyed shops, men and machinery from the Fire and Emergency Services Department reached the site to put out the flames. “During […]
Police arrest drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund, Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party established a special checkpoint at Bonigam crossing near NHW Qazigund following specific input regarding drug peddling. During checking, one suspicious person identified as Maqsood Ahmad Naikoo son of […]
Illegal extraction of minerals: Police arrests one person, seizes vehicle in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam arrested a person and seized his vehicle for involvement in illegal extraction of minerals, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Mirbazar intercepted a vehicle (Dumper) bearing registration number JK13G-4107 loaded with illegally extracted minerals. The accused driver identified as Yaser Hameed […]
Udhampur-Doda LS seat braces for direct battle between BJP, Congress
Jammu: Since the Congress party has been able to get a strong candidate by roping in Choudhary Lal Singh against BJP’s Dr. Jitendra Singh, a fierce battle is expected between these two Rajputs from Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha constituency. With Lal Singh’s entry, it will not be a cake walk for Jitendra Singh from this seat […]
Air fares soar in JK as passengers fume
Srinagar: Air travelers traveling to Jammu and Kashmir are facing the harsh reality of soaring flight fares. With increased demand amidst the election environment and the approaching festival of Holi, airline companies have substantially raised their ticket prices, leaving passengers grappling with exorbitant costs. The impact of this fare surge is particularly felt in routes […]
Tourist service providers in Pahalgam to wear uniforms
Authorities say move aimed at enhancing professionalism Pahalgam: In a significant move, authorities in Pahalgam have directed all tourist service providers, including taxi stands, hotels, restaurants, and guest houses, to implement uniforms and nameplates for their staff members who directly interact with tourists. This directive is the first-of-its-kind in the area. According to an advisory […]
ECI allots ‘Bucket’ symbol to DPAP for Lok Sabha polls
Srinagar: The Election Commission of India has allotted ‘Bucket’ symbol to Ghulam Nabi Azad led DPAP for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Party chief spokesperson, Salman Nizami said that the ECI has allocated ‘Bucket’ as the election symbol to the party. Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held next month in 7 phases with […]
Residential house gutted in Chattabal blaze
Srinagar: A residential house was damaged in a blaze that broke out near Pinchie Mandi area of Chattabal, Srinagar on Friday afternoon, officials said. An official said that a double-story residential house was gutted while another house was partially damaged in the fire incident at Pinchie mandi area in Chattabal. “The fire was brought under […]
Absconders held in south Kashmir’s Awantipora: Police
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora on Friday said to have arrested absconders who were evading their arrest for a long time. “Two warrants under section 512 Crpc issued by Hon’ble Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge Pulwama and Hon’ble Munsif Court Pulwama pending with police Station Awantipora against 02 accused persons namely Tariq Ahmad Lone […]
Amar Singh College says tree felling decision to ensure safety of students
Srinagar: Amar Singh College on Friday clarified the circumstances surrounding the felling of trees on the campus, saying the decision to remove the “aged” trees was made with student safety as the top priority. It also said that the tree auction conducted by the Forest Development Corporation led to the cutting of Willow/Robina and poplar […]
