Four Lashkar overground workers held

Srinagar: Four overground workers of the Lashkar-e-Taiba were arrested in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said on Wednesday. As per the police records, the four were involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to the active militants operating in the area, officials said. “Police, along with 53 Rashtriya Rifles, have arrested four militant associates […]

Illegally built shopping complex demolished in Samba

Jammu: A shopping complex illegally constructed on an acre of government land was demolished on Wednesday during an anti-encroachment drive in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said. A team of officials dismantled the illegal shopping complex having seven reinforced cement concrete (RCC) shops with a hall measuring 100 feet x 60 […]

VC, SDA visits proposed Satellite Colony

SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) Dr. Bashir Ahmad Lone Wednesday visited the site of proposed satellite colony at Rakh-i-Gundakshah. The colony is proposed to be developed on modern lines employing the modern practices. The visit was preceded by an interaction cum meeting on technical issues of elevation, drainage and other allied aspects of […]

Erring shopkeepers booked in Bandipora

BANDIPORA: The market checking squad of the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Wednesday realized a fine of Rs 12,300 from erring shopkeepers in Bandipora district. Taking strong note of the complaints, the district administration has launched a massive district-wide inspection drive to curb over pricing and take immediate action against instances of violations. Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, […]

Authorities hold meet on preservation of water bodies

ANANTNAG: District Administration Anantnag under the chair of ADC, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh Wednesday convened a meeting of concerned officers on preservation of water bodies in the district. On the directions of the District Magistrate, the meeting called for identification and preservation of water bodies in all villages, Municipal areas including springs ponds, streams and restoring […]

DDC seeks cooperation from people on Covid testing

GANDERBAL: In continuation to its efforts for aggressive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) in Red Zones of the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal Wednesday visited Red Zone Bamloora and urged people to come forward for Covid testing. During the visit, the DC went door to door along with the Additional Deputy Commissioner and urged […]

Power shutdown in Kashmir parts

SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to facilitate Projects Wing to carry out augmentation works under centrally sponsored scheme DDUGJY and PMDP-R, the 33 kV Amargarh Baramulla (Watergam) line shall observe shutdown on September 03 and 05 from 10 am to 6 pm. The power supply to the areas fed […]

KPDCL Board approves 34.89 Cr for improving IT infrastructure

Kansal chairs 3rd BoDs, approves establishment of SCADA

SRINAGAR: The 3rd Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited(KPDCL) was held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal at Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, Managing Director KPDCL, Mohammad Aijaz Asad while […]

14 employees suspended, 5 DOs put on notice

BANDIPORA: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmed on Tuesday suspended 14 employees for remaining unauthorized absent from their legitimate duties while a show cause notice was also served to five District Officers (DO’s). On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, a team of officers lead by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Reyaz Ahmad Beigh conducted […]