Maiden commercial helicopter service launched for Srinagar-Kargil
Minister for Works, Naeem Akhtar on Sunday launched maiden commercial helicopter service between Kargil and Srinagar for the locals and the tourists. Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali, CEC LAHDC (Kargil) Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Vice Chairman KVIB Peerzada Mansoor Hussain, Director Tourism Kashmir, Mehmood Ahmad Shah and other senior officers of the district administration […]
Abdul Gani Kohli reviews activities of ASH&F
The Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries (ASH&F), Abdul Gani Kohli, on Sunday visited Bota Pathri, Tangmarg and Gulmarg areas of Baramulla and took stock of the activities of the Fisheries, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments in these areas. At Tangmarg, Kohli instructed the authorities to reconstruct the Fisheries Hut, which was gutted in […]
Rajouri admin launches drive against illegal power connections
District Administration, Rajouri Sunday launched an extensive drive for disconnection of illegal power connections, imposition of fine, enforcement of distribution norms and rationalization of the power supply. The drive will continue across the district for next one month for providing a major relief to the general public and genuine consumers. District Magistrate, Dr Shahid Iqbal […]
Vested interests halting progress of JK Bank: KTMF
Kashmir Traders and Manufacturing Federation (KTMF) headed by Muhammad Yasin Khan Sunday alleged that a few officials in the Jammu and Kashmir Bank are halting the progress of the corporation for their vested interests. According to a statement issued here, KTMF spokesman said that the people who have played their role for the growth JK […]
Farooq, Omar grieved over Banihal road accident
Expressing grief and shock over the loss of lives in the bus accident which took place earlier in the day in Banihal area of Jammu region, National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Working President Mr Omar Abdullah extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Dr Farooq Abdullah and Mr Omar Abdullah prayed for […]
Geelani expresses sorrow over killing of Amarnath pilgrims
Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani has expressed deep sorrow over the death of sixteen Amarnath pilgrims who were killed in an accident on Srinagar-Jammu highway on Sunday. While expressing solidarity with the next kin of those killed in the accident, Geelani said rising accidents were a matter of grave concern. Sixteen pilgrims were killed […]
Banihal road accident: JK Police establishes helpline
Following the tragic bus accident in Banihal in which 16 pilgrims died and 35 were injured, Jammu Kashmir Police has established a helpline for queries and information regarding the injured persons. The phone numbers include , SDPO Zadibal 9419000200, SHO Soura 9596770587, SHO Karan Nagar 9596770527 or Police Control Room Kashmir on 0194-2506504-07. As has […]
JK Governor NN Vohra visits Amarnath Yatra bus accident site
Governor N. N Vohra today visited the Amarnath yatra bus accident site to take stock of the rescue operations. Sixteen people were killed and 35 others injured when a bus with registration No. JK02Y-0594, carrying Amarnath pilgrims met with an accident on Jammu -Srinagar highway when it rolled down into a gorge near Army Camp, […]
Two of the three militants of Tral encounter identified: Police
Two of the three militants who were killed in an encounter with police and security forces in Satoora forest area of Tral, Awantipora have been identified, police said. ”They have been identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Lone alias Gazi Umer son of Mohammad Akram resident of Amirabad Tral, Parvaiz Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir […]
Pakistan Military Court Rejects Mercy Plea Of Kulbhushan Jadhav
Pakistan’s military court today has rejected the mercy petition of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national who was sentenced to death in Pakistan, media reports said. The decision now rests with the Pakistan army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is analyzing the “evidence” against him, said ISPR, the media wing of the Pak army. The mercy […]