Keller Chowan residents complain increased number in canine population
Say stray dogs have made lives of people miserable
Shopian: The increasing numbers of stray dogs in Keller sub division of south Kashmir’s Shopian district has become a cause of grave concern for the inhabitants of the area. Residents of Chowan Keller said that the problem has assumed a serious dimension with concerned authorities turning a deaf ear to the public outcry. They said […]
First Hajj flight from JK to take off from Sgr on June 5: Hussain
Srinagar: Member Hajj Committee of India (HCI) Er Aijaz Hussain Friday said that the first Hajj-2022 flight from J&K will take-off from Srinagar International Airport on June 5. All arrangements for the smooth and hassle-free Hajj 2022 are in place and HCoI will ensure all the facilities for the Hajj aspirants. “First Hajj-2022 flight from […]
Two killed as tractor turns turtle in Pampore
Pampore: Two persons were killed after a loaded tractor turned turtle in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. An official said that a tractor overturned at Konibal Pampore as the vehicle tried to manage a curve. He said that two persons including the driver identified as Abdul Majeed Dar(40) son of Abdul […]
Woman crushed to death by train in Qazigund
Qazigund: A 50-year-old woman was crushed to death after being hit by a train in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday morning, an official said. They said that the woman identified as Fahmeeda Banoo (50) wife of Bashir Ahmad Khanday, a resident of Wanpora Panzath was crossing the railway track at Drinan-Dawlat […]
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 85th BoDs of JKRTC
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday chaired the 85th BoDs meet of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Transport Department, Hirdesh Kumar; MD JKRTC, Rakesh Kumar Srangal; DG, Budget, M.Y Ittoo; Director Finance, PWD, representatives of Labour and Employment department, […]
Police destroys poppy cultivation in Budgam
Srinagar: Police along with civil authorities destroyed poppy cultivation in Beerwah area of Budgam, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party along with officials of Revenue Department destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread over five kanals of land at village Arabal Peth Zanigam in district Budgam. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. […]
Two drug peddlers held in Bandipora: Police
Srinagar: Police in Bandipora in north Kashmir arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that acting on a specific information regarding movement of drug peddlers in Sumbal area, a police party laid a special checkpoint at Shadipora Sumbal and intercepted a vehicle (Load Carrier) bearing […]
Digital Transformation Conclave’
Advisor Bhatnagar addresses inaugural session ‘at SKICC
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday said that Digital Transformation is at the heart of Good Governance and in the light of the pandemic Covid-19 situation, we have come a long way in navigating the adversities of this pandemic with the help of technology and digital transformation. The Advisor made these remarks […]
Govt announces schedule for DGPC elections
SRINAGAR: The government Friday announced schedule for holding of District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committees (DGPC) elections, 2022. As per the schedule announced by Financial Commissioner Revenue, polling will be held on June 27, 2022 (Monday) from 7 AM to 1 PM through Ballot Boxes. For the purpose a total of 190 constituencies have been demarcated across […]
Three-Day Traditional Cultural Festival begins at Chadoora
BUDGAM: The three- day Traditional Cultural Festival started Friday at Higher Secondary School Chadoora in Budgam, where renowned national and local artists including Romy Gill, a singer from Bollywood, performed. The festival aimed at promoting Kashmir’s culture and tradition is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration […]
