DIPR hosts Symposium at GHS Dogra Hall
JAMMU: Cultural Wing of Department of Information & Public Relations Monday organised a symposium on the topic Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, here at Government High School Dogra Hall. Headmaster of the school, Tasleem Banoo was the chief guest on the occasion. As many as 7 students participated in the competition. The first position was bagged […]
Div Com Kashmir unveils ‘Horticulture Kashmir Spray Schedule-2022’
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Monday unveiled “Horticulture Kashmir Spray Schedule” for the year 2022 in presence Director General (DG) Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat here. The schedule also showcased the fertilizer recommendations for various important fruits, instructions for safe use of pesticides, cultural operations for orchard management etc. Speaking on […]
LCMA launches demolition drive
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lake Conservation & Management Authority Monday launched a spontaneous demolition drive in the area of Babademb Brari Nambal. During the drive, one tin shed, one tin walling and five wooden culverts were demolished which were raised illegally by some land owners in order to make access to the interiors of […]
Surprise raid conducted to prevent illegal mining at Kokernag
ANANTNAG: In a bid to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals under Jammu and Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transport of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2016, Tehsildar Kokernag Monday conducted a surprise raid along the stretch of Bringi nallah and seized tractors involved in illegal transportation of minor minerals. There has been […]
Seven fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Ladakh
Leh: Ladakh reported seven fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the overall caseload in the Union Territory to 28,119, while the active cases declined to 119, officials said on Monday. The fresh cases were reported from Leh district, they said The union territory has so far recorded 228 Covid-related deaths with 168 in Leh and 60 in […]
Man feared dead after slipping into river
Srinagar: A 35-year-old man was feared dead after falling into a river near Dand Kadal Bridge in Langate area in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that a man identified as Mohammad Amin Bhat son of Ghulam Mohid-u-din Bhat of Batapora Langate slipped and fell into Nallah this morning. Subsequently locals from the area rushed […]
Fire Incident : Vivek Bharadwaj visits B&J Hospital, reviews situation

SRINAGAR: Hours after a massive fire broke out at Bone & Joint Hospital Barzulla in Srinagar, the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Vivek Bharadwaj Saturday visited the Hospital to assess the situation arising from the post fire incident there. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P.K Pole, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Director […]
Samoon visits education, skill development Institutions in Bandipora
BANDIPORA: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, on Saturday visited several Education and Skill Development Institutions in the district and reviewed the academic activities besides assessing development works being executed there. Deputy Commissioner, Dr Owais Ahmad, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohammad Zahid, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ali Afsar Khan, Joint Director Planning, […]
230 stranded passengers including 84 JKSSB aspirants airlifted
BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora in coordination with Army and other authorities Saturday set into motion an airlifting exercise wherein a record number of air sorties were run to and fro Gurez valley to evacuate stranded passengers including stranded aspirants who were expected to appear in JKSSB exams tomorrow. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad […]
DC inspects snow clearance operations at Zojila pass
GANDERBAL: To take stock of the snow clearance operations on Srinagar-Leh National Highway, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna Saturday early morning visited the Sonamarg Zojila road to review the road clearance operation at Zojila pass. During the visit, BRO officials briefed the DC about the current condition of the road and snow clearance […]