Valley to get Kashmir Haat-II in Pampore
The government is coming up with another ‘Kashmir Haat’ along Srinagar-Jammu highway at Pampore in south Kashmir, but with more facilities and more space for traders and visitors. Minister for Industries and Commerce Chandra Prakash Ganga told KNS that Kashmir Haat-II will be constructed at Sempora in Pampore in Pulwama disitrct. Ganga said that […]
Gurez being promoted as adventure, leisure destination: Mahmood Shah
In order to promote Gurez as one of the major tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism Kashmir is establishing wayside facilities on way to this picturesque destination. In this regard, Director Tourism Kashmir Mahmood A Shah who was accompanied by assistant director Gulmarg Ilyas inspected under construction works of Tourist Information Centre at Garoora […]
Revitalization of Silk Factory at Rajbagh: CS reviews progress
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Friday chaired a meeting here to review the progress of construction of Silk factory building at Rajbagh Srinagar under the Restoration and Strengthening of Livelihood component of the Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). The project is funded by the World Bank. Chief Executive Officer, JTFRP, Mr Sundeep K […]
NABARD launches water conservation campaign in Samba
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched a Water Conservation Campaign in Samba district. DDM, NABARD, Surinder Singh, apprised the gathering that the bank has started this campaign with an objective to reach out to the rural communities to promote awareness about the importance of conservation, preservation, and the efficient use of water […]
Construction of ‘Gateway to Old City’ abandoned midway
The construction of a gateway at Baba Demb area of Srinagar has not seen completion even after six years after the work began on the project. The construction of the gateway, to be called ‘Babul Iqbal’ was started in 2011 and the government sanctioned 1.20 crore in its construction but the gateway is yet […]
Commuters demand U-turn at M A Road
A few days after the government established parking in the commercial Hub Lal Chowk, the commuters who park their cars there here have demanded U-turn around the zone. The commuters while talking to Kashmir Vision said that they are facing immense hardships due to the absence of U-turn around the newly established parking. They said […]
Illegal car parking on main road hampers traffic
The illegal car parking outside the Directorate of Education Office Kashmir here at Samandar Bagh, is giving rise to ever-lasting traffic jams causing immense hardships to the people especially commuters. The vehicles are seen occupying the main roads outside the office premises for the whole day while the officials act as mute spectators over it. […]
Conservation Architects call on Education Minister
A delegation of Architects involved in heritage conservation and retrofitting of school infrastructure on Friday called on Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari here at his private office. During the meeting a number of conservation proposals for heritage buildings housing schools in both urban and rural Kashmir were discussed threadbare. Accompanied by Commissioner Srinagar […]
Vacant land turning into a garbage dumping site, complain Zampe Kadal residents
The inhabitants of Zampe Kadal Chattabal are up in arms against the Srinagar Municipal Corporation for failing to prevent the vacant land from turning into a garbage dumping site. The residents have demanded to clear up the landfill site for the larger interests of the people. A delegation comprising of locals from Zampe Kadal […]
Chief Secretary stresses prompt redressal of public grievances
To ensure speedy redressal of public grievances relating to cleanliness, drinking water, electricity, ration and other basic services, during the holy month of Ramadhan, Chief Secretary, Mr B B Vyas Friday chaired a meeting in Civil Secretariat Srinagar, of the concerned HoDs of the various essential services departments. Chief Engineer (M&RE) Wing Kashmir, Chief Engineer, […]