Snowfall aftermath: DM Shopian inspects snow clearance process

SHOPIAN: District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the snow affected areas of the district to take stock of snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply besides other essential services in the district. The DM visited Peerpora, Magalpora, Keegam and other adjoining areas of the district to have […]

Mentorship programme on Civil Service Exams held

SRINAGAR: Continuing with its efforts to encourage youth to take up Civil Services, a “One-day Mentorship Programme on Civil Service Exams – IAS/JKAS” was organized Monday by the Career Counseling and Placement Cell of Amar Singh College, Srinagar. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Noon Chai Initiative and was attended by around 200 […]

Govt fast-tracked restoration of electricity post snowfall: Advisor Farooq Khan

Srinagar: Advisor to J&K LG, Farooq Khan Monday said that the government kept its promise of restoring the electricity on fast track basis post snowfall as power supply stands fully restored to entire Valley while as all major roads across the region stand cleared of the snow. Addressing a press conference here, Advisor Khan said […]

Arigam Tral residents seek installation of new transformer

Pulwama: The residents of Kumar Mohalla in Arigam village of Tral hamlet in Pulwama district are up in arms against PDD as they have alleged that authorities aren’t installing 63 KVA transformer in the area which is lying there since the past 20 days. Locals said that Kumar Mohalla which consists of around 30 households […]

JKYF holds elections to elect Chairman

Mohammad Rafiq Lone elected Chairman for two year term

Srinagar: Mohammad Rafiq Lone was elected Chairman of J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) for a two year term after elections were conducted for the post on Sunday, here, a statement issued by the JKYF said. The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of JKYF comprising of elected executive members and Board Members, elected Lone through a secret ballot […]

DDC chairperson Srinagar calls on Advisor Farooq Khan

SRINAGAR: District Development Council Chairperson, Srinagar, Aftab Malik, accompanied by former Minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir Monday called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and apprised him of various issues and concerns of public importance. The demands included allocation of anganwadi centres and induction of new playgrounds in certain areas. He said that to involve […]

Snowfall aftermath: Soldiers wade through snow, shift patient to hospital

Bhaderwah/Jammu: Responding to a distress call from a mountain village, a group of soldiers on Monday braved chilly winds and waded through knee-deep snow to bring down a seriously ill woman and get her admitted to a health facility in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. The woman’s health was deteriorating fast, and her father sought […]

Ladakh reports 89 new Covid cases

Leh: Ladakh has reported 89 fresh Covid cases, taking the tally to 22,561, while active cases in the union territory has gone up to 340, officials said on Sunday. The Union Territory has recorded 221 Covid-related deaths — 163 in Leh district and 58 in Kargil district — since the outbreak of the pandemic last […]

COVID resurgence: GMC Sgr cancels winter vacation

Srinagar: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the authorities at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Monday cancelled the winter vacation of all faculty members, working at GMC and its associated hospitals. Faculty members have been asked to join duties without any fail. “In view of sudden upsurge of COVID-19/OMICRON Cases, the Winter Vacation-2022 of Faculty […]