Power shutdown announced in various areas

SRINAGAR: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Safakadal, Kawdoor, Mughal Masjid, Rainawari, Khanyar, Zoonimar, Soura and Wanganpora  shall remain affected due to facilitate repair works at 132/ 33 Kv  Grid Station Wanganpora on June 06 from 8 am to 12 noon and June 08 from 1 pm to 5 […]

20 Vehicles involved in illegal mining seized at Kulgam

KULGAM: Acting tough against illegal mining in the district, the authorities from Geology and Mining Department Kulgam have seized 20 vehicles including three excavators (JCBs) during overnight raids between 4th and 5th June 2023. Authorities also imposed a penalty of more than Rs. 6 lac against the erring. The District Mineral Officer (DMO) Kulgam said […]

World Environment Day: DLSA Srinagar organizes Door-to-Door campaign

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the guidance of Chairman Jawad Ahmad Monday organized a Door-to-Door campaign to spread awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. The initiative witnessed active participation of para-legal volunteers, law students, defence counsels of LADC office Srinagar and dedicated penal […]

Govt employee found dead in Qazigund

Qazigund: An employee of Animal Husbandry department was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nagrass area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, an official said. He said that the man identified as Mohammad Younus Khan son Mohammad Hussain of Nagrass was found dead on roadside in his village. “A police team was rushed to […]

Environmental pollution behind rise in cancer cases in Kashmir: DAK

Srinagar: On world environment day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said environmental pollution is behind spike in cancer which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir. “Air pollution is causing rise in cancer cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said the air quality in Kashmir has been […]

Special events held across Sopore town on World environment day 2023

Sopore: World environmental day were also celebrated with enthusiasm in Sopore town as special events was held by Municipal council Sopore with the theme “MERA SWACHH SHEHAR” Under the campaign Reduce, Reuse, Recycle of waste materials. Director ULB Kashmir Masooma Mathura was the chief guest on the occasion who flagged off the program at clock […]

Two houses, cowshed gutted in overnight blaze in Kupwara village

Kupwara: Two residential houses and a cowshed were gutted in an overnight blaze in Doban Kachma village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Locals said that the fire broke out from one of the house late night and soon engulfed a nearby house including a cowshed. In the incident, they said all three structures were completely […]

GMS Onagam bags 1st position on Environment Day function

Speakers call for judicious use of natural resources

Bandipora: The Forest Training College Bandipora today organised a special programme on World Environment Day at Chiternaar Bandipora, with the resolve to conserve and protect the ecology and environment for present and next generations. Besides students of GMS Onagam, the students from Army Goodwill School and RP School also participated in the event. Zainab Gani […]

Renowned artist, painter KK Gandhi calls on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: KK Gandhi, renowned Artist and Painter called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan Saturday. Gandhi apprised the Lt Governor about his sojourn in Austria, where he received tremendous appreciation for his artwork and solo exhibitions. In recognition of his work, Gandhi received a sculpture of a Bronze Dove that represents peace from […]