Dir Tourism flags off tour operators group to Gurez
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Friday flagged off a group of travel operators to Gurez for a familiarization visit. The group of travel operators would visit the Gurez valley to make an on the spot assessment of the tourist potential particularly adventure tourism and identify recreational spots for the visitors. Interacting with […]
13 hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms
Ganderbal: At least 13 persons have been hospitalized after consuming forest mushrooms at Banjar Basti Gutlibagh area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Official sources said that soon after villagers consumed the forest variety of mushrooms, commonly known as ‘Jangal Hedar’, they complained of vomiting, diarrhea and other allergies. They said at least 13 people complained […]
Army man commits suicide
Ganderbal: An Army man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death inside an army camp in Mansbal area of Central Kashmiri’s Ganderbal on Friday. Official sources said that the army man from HQ Bn 207 Army Unit committed suicide by hanging himself inside the camp. They further said that investigation has been started to […]
Government committed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions: Lt Guv
Vows to make them more empowered, vibrant in true sense
SRINAGAR: Taking note of the area-specific needs and developmental aspirations of the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday interacted with the Chairpersons of District Development Councils of Kashmir Division at Civil Secretariat here. During the interaction, the Lt Governor also sought feedback on the pace of the developmental projects and their implementation on ground, besides […]
DDC Srinagar reviews District Environment Plan
SRINAGAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Thursday convened a meeting here to discuss and review the District Environment Plan. At the outset, the DDC took feedback from different departments, asked to conduct a thorough study to identify the exact pollution level in the district to facilitate formulation of the Environment Plan as […]
Zampathri- Washoo road in Shopian craves for attention
Locals demand immediate repairing
Pulwama: Residents of Zampathri, Washoo and adjacent villages in Keller hamlet of Shopian are up in arms against the government for failing to provide proper road connectivity to the area. The slogans of providing all basic facilities to the people of Jammu and Kashmir are proving just a hoax as even in 21st century thousands […]
ACD Ganderbal reviews progress of RDD works
Ganderbal: Assistant Commissioner Development Bilal Mukthar Thursday reviewed the status of works taken up by the Department of Rural Development Department under different centrally sponsored schemes in Kangan area of Ganderbal district, an official spokesman said here. The meeting was attended by Block Development Officers and other senior officers of the district. On the occasion, […]
DGP takes stock of Independence Day Parade preparation
Tours Srinagar city, chairs officers meeting at PCR
Srinagar: Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh Thursday visited APC Zewan to take stock of the forthcoming Independence Day Parade preparation, and visited different places of district Srinagar to review on ground security and deployment of personnel within the capital city. He also chaired officers meeting at PCR in the afternoon, a police spokesman said […]
Man electrocuted to death in Srinagar
Srinagar: A man hailing from Shangus area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district died due to electrocution in Srinagar, official said on Thursday. They said that the man identified as Mohammad Jawaad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Nowgam Shangus was electrocuted while he was repairing a motor in Srinagar. “He died on […]
Four officers transferred
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday transferred an IAS and three JKAS officers, an official spokesman said. According to separate orders, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid (IAS), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation. Nisar Ahmad Wani (JKAS), Managing Director, Jammu and […]