CEO ERA reviews progress on World Bank funded JTFRP
Bid evaluation process for additional Gynae block at L.D. Hospital to conclude soon SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Officer, J&KERA/JTFRP, Muhammad Aijaz Asad, has asked the Project Implementation Unit to expedite the bid evaluation process for construction of additional Gynae block at Lal Ded hospital, Srinagar, being constructed under the World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery […]
Chief Justice visits DCC Ganderbal, assesses measures concerning court management, infrastructure
GANDERBAL: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority, Tashi Rabstan, today visited the District Court Complex, Ganderbal to take stock of measures concerning court management and infrastructure. Present on the occasion were Abdul Nasir, Principal District & Session Judge (Chairman District Legal Services Authority) Ganderbal, Jatin […]
Srinagar admin organizes awareness programmes on Drug de-addiction at Fakir Gujri
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, a series of awareness programmes on drug de-addiction was organized by District Administration Srinagar in collaboration with District Social Welfare Office at Fakir Gujri-A and Fakir Gujri-B. During the programme, the Resource persons highlighted the harmful effects of drugs on individuals, families, […]
DC inaugurates RRR Centre at MC Kupwara
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan inaugurated the much-awaited Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centre at the Municipal Council Office Kupwara. The inauguration marks a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and waste management in the district. DDC Member Sogam, Executive Officer MC Kupwara, President Traders Federation Kupwara, President Transport Association Kupwara and large […]
NIT Srinagar faculty secures prestigious ISRO RESPOND project funding
Srinagar: Dr. Majid Hussain, Assistant Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured funding from the prestigious RESPOND Programme of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for his research project titled “Modelling or experimental work related to interplanetary/planetary dust.” The project, approved by the Chairman of ISRO and the […]
Several injured in road mishap at Pampore
Srinagar: Several persons were injured in a road accident in Chandhara Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday afternoon. An official that an accident took place at Chandhara Pampore crossing on NHW-44 between a School van bearing registration number JK01-AF/9470 and Inova bearing registration number JK02DD/6767, resulting in injuries to several persons including […]
Tral residents demand construction of fruit Mandi before next fruit season

Pulwama: The residents of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are demanding the establishment of a proper fruit mandi in their area, citing economic losses due to the absence of such a facility. Despite the region comprising nearly 100 villages with a majority involved in fruit growing, there is no fully functional mandi to support […]
Holi Eve: Police warns of strict action against drunk driving, stunt biking
Jammu: On the eve of festival of colours—Holi—the Jammu Traffic Police have issued an advisory stating strict action against the hooligans, drunken driving and particularly against stunt biking. In an advisory issued here, Jammu Traffic Police said that as Holi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm in Jammu City also and keeping in view the […]
Police sets up QR-based accountability feedback system in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar on Thursday established a QR code-based accountability and feedback system with centres being set up across all police stations in the district. Speaking to reporters during an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws, senior superintendent of police Srinagar Imtiyaz Hussian said that this system will allow residents to share feedback and […]
Schools in Gurez to remain closed till Mar 15 due to inclement weather
Srinagar: In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to an order, issued by SDM Gurez, the movement of students and school staff has been severely affected due to the […]