Div Com reviews Makhdoom Saheb Urs arrangements
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of annual Urs of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA). The meeting was informed that all the arrangements have been put in place for the Urs that will start from November 01. The meeting was attended by DC […]
Be sincere to dialogue process, Hakeem Yasin to Delhi
Srinagar: Expressing concern and surprise over the statements made by BJP leadership after the appointment of Dineshwar Sharma as an interlocutor to resume political engagement with Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and MLA Khansahib Hakim Mohammad Yasin Tuesday said if the offer of dialogue is sincere then what is the need to make […]
Swine flu: Unprotected individuals put health of whole community at risk: DAK
Srinagar: With swine flu scare looming over Kashmir valley after three deaths, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Tuesday sought free vaccination against swine flu for high risk groups like young children, senior citizens, pregnant women and persons with medical conditions. President DAK and flu expert, Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued here said […]
‘Run for Unity’ held in various parts of Kashmir
Srinagar: To foster and reinforce dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of the nation, ‘Run for Fun’ events were held today in various parts of Kashmir. The events were held to on the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and commemorating it as ‘National Integration Day’. At Pulwama, a function was […]
HDFC Bank launches SmartUp Zone for start-ups in Srinagar
Srinagar: HDFC Bank Tuesday announced the launch of SmartUp Zone in Srinagar. SmartUp Zone is an exclusive area inside the branch dedicated to start-ups. The SmartUp zone is located inside Hari Singh High street branch in Srinagar. The details about SmartUp were given during a press conference organized by the bank at Circle office, […]
RDD Review Meet: 7.6 lakh man days generated under MGNREGA
Budgam: Minister for Rural Development, Abdul Haq Khan today reviewed the progress of various developmental works taken up by the Rural Development Department in Budgam district. The Minister took the block-wise review of developmental works being carried out under schemes including MGNREGA, NRLM, SBM, Rural Sanitation and IWMP. At the outset, the Minister was […]
Traditional Fish Markets to be developed under Smart City Proposal: Minister
Srinagar: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare, Asiea Naqash today said that the traditional Fish Markets would be developed in the Srinagar under Smart City Proposal. The Minister said this during the distribution of Bicycles to the 50 Fishermen of Dal Lake under Blue Revolution Scheme at Nigeen Club. The […]
Govt making efforts to tap state’s pilgrim tourism potential: Dy CM
Jammu: Development of religious places for promotion of pilgrim tourism in the state is at the utmost priority of the government. This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh during the inauguration of sun shade at existing path of Bawe Wali Mata Temple constructed at a cost of Rs 28.50 lakhs by Jammu […]
State Football League-2017: JK Banks beats JKSPDC by 2-0 in Premier Div match
Srinagar: In the ongoing State Football League-2017, only one Premier Division match was played at Synthetic Turf TRC, in which J&K Bank XI defeated J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) XI by 2-0. In the closely contested match, both the teams missed several scoring opportunities. Adnan opened the account for the Bank team in 38th […]
Two youth trying to cross LoC arrested: Police
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two youth near LoC in Kupwara along with four over ground workers (OGWs) who were facilitating their ex-filtration from LoC. District Police Kupwara said that the youth namely Danish Ghulam Lone and Suhail Ahmad Bhat from Manigah Hyhama were arrested today along with four OGWs who […]