Day 21: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 18 domestic flights with 2,268 passengers
JAMMU: On Day 21 of resumption of operation of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 18 domestic flights with 2,268 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 587 passengers aboard 7 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 11 domestic flights with about 1681 passengers on […]
Two Shramik Special trains to leave for UP on June 15
JAMMU: As part of evacuation of outbound migrant workers stranded in Jammu and Kashmir, two Shramik special trains have been scheduled to leave for Uttar Pardesh at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on 15th of June 2020 from Katra. As per an official communiqué, all movements are to be arranged only as per the SOPs […]
Several roads in Pulwama in dilapidated condition, locals demand macadamisation

Pulwama: Several vital roads in Pulwama district are in dilapidated condition making the life of commuters miserable. Residents of various areas of Pulwama in south Kashmir said that the most of the roads in the district area are in dilapidated condition as they have not be repaired since long. The residents of Naina-Pulwama and adjoining […]
Fighting Covid-19: Div Com reviews functioning of NGOs
SRINAGAR: In order to review the role and functioning of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in combating the present situation arisen due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole chaired a meeting here Saturday. The meeting was attended by Divisional Nodal Officer for NGOs and heads of various NGOs operating in Srinagar district, […]
Delay in revocation of SRO 202 frustrating youth: NC
JAMMU: National Conference (NC) Leader Devender Singh Rana has expressed distress over delay in revoking SRO 202 despite explicit recommendations of the State Law Commission, saying inaction by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration over the overwhelming demand is frustrating for the suffering appointees and the aspiring candidates. “The Law Commission has aptly described the SRO […]
Teach local cultural history in school curriculum: Advisor Sharma
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lt Governor, KK Sharma, Saturday underlined the need of teaching the importance of local cultural heritage and legacy in the curriculum being taught to the students. Advisor was interacting with officers during his tour of the ancient Buddhist site at Harwan here today. He was accompanied by officials of the Archaeological Survey […]
AE suspended for not attending official meeting
Kupwara: The district Administration in north Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday suspended an Assistant Engineer for giving a miss to an official meeting presided over by District Development Commissioner on June 12. In an order, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara ordered immediate suspension of Assistant Engineer, Block Development Office Trehgam, for remaining absent in the meeting […]
LAWDA demolition team faces stones, bricks as people turn violent
Srinagar: Police have to use a couple of tear-smoke shells after people mostly women tried to resist the demolition drive at Shanpora Habak area in Srinagar outskirts. Reports said that a team from Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) assisted by local police carried a demolition drive in Shanpora Habak area of Hazratbal on Saturday. […]
Govt teacher suspended for dereliction of COVID-19 duty
Banihal: A government teacher has been placed under suspension for dereliction of COVID-19 duty in Ramban district, officials said on Saturday. Aftab Alam Malik, who was posted at under Primary School in Gujjarnar-Karwa, had “failed” to report the arrival of some travellers to the official concerned, they said. The matter was reported to District Magistrate, […]
BJP activists face FIR after violating lockdown restrictions
Banihal/Jammu: An FIR has been filed against BJP activists for allegedly organising a meeting in violation of lockdown restrictions in Ramban district, police said on Saturday. Several BJP activists, including a ‘mandal’ (unit) president and the district general secretary, were booked under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (disobedience to an order duly promulgated […]