Allow coaching centres, educational institutions to re-open: Basharat Bukhari
Srinagar: J&K Peoples Conference senior leader and former minister Saturday urged the government to allow re-opening of educational centers and coaching centers for in-person teaching while adhering to the COVID appropriate behavior protocol. Bukhari, in a statement, said that that online education cannot replace physical education that is attained in a classroom with a conducive […]
Two way traffic to run on Jmu-Sgr highway today
Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, shall remain open for two-way traffic on Sunday, officials said. “On 30-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs (passenger) /private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar […]
Dairy farmers allege ‘no demand’ for milk produce
Ganderbal: Dairy farmers from Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have alleged incurring losses due to the influx of ‘Pasteurized Milk’ in the markets. On Saturday, dairy farmers were seen emptying their milk canes on the ground in Lar area of the district after they failed to sell it in the market. Some of the affected farmers […]
500-km rural road network to be laid under PMGSY-III in Ladakh
Leh: The Centre has targeted to construct 500-km rural road network, in the Union Territory of Ladakh, sanctioned under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), an official spokesman said on Saturday. The information was given at a meeting chaired by Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh. The minister […]
Smart traffic booths : JSCL signs agreements for development of 23 Junctions
JAMMU: Smooth flow of traffic and better pedestrian facilities are on the cards as Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has signed two separate agreements for the development of 23 junctions and for setting up smart traffic booths in different parts of the city. The agreement for the development of junctions was signed and exchanged between […]
21 employees served ‘show cause’ in Kishtwar
Jammu: Authorities served show cause’ notices to 21 employees who were found absent during a surprise visit at government offices in Kishtwar district on Friday, officials here said. The visits were made by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Sham Lal to check attendance in the government offices, they said. A total of 21 employees were […]
Ladakh records 188 new Covid cases
Leh: Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload increased to 25,536 on Saturday as 188 more people tested positive for the virus, officials said. Of the new cases, 125 were reported from Leh district and 63 from Kargil district, they said. According to officials, no Covid deaths were reported on the previous day and the death toll remained unchanged […]
Husband held for killing wife in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: A man was arrested for killing his 23-year-old wife and trying to mislead the investigators by projecting the murder as suicide in Ramban district, police said on Saturday. Nishu Devi, a resident of Pasyal Dharalta village of Batote, was found hanging at her house on January 23 and inquest proceedings were initiated to ascertain […]
Dir Tourism holds meeting with outstation officers: Asks them to be in regular touch with local travel fraternities
SRINAGAR: Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Saturday asked the officers of the Department posted across various cities of the country to be in regular touch with the local travel fraternities there and keep them updated about the tourism related activities in Jammu & Kashmir. Chairing a meeting with Tourist Officers of the Department […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police has arrested four drug peddlers in Kulgam and Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that officers at a checkpoint established near Kund gate in Qazigund area of Kulgam intercepted a person roaming in a suspicious condition. He was identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat son […]
