Administrative Secretary HED to hear public issues
SRINAGAR: Following government directions regarding holding of regular meetings with the public for redressal of their issues in the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic, Administrative Secretary Higher Education department will be available on contact number 0194-2506062 between 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM from Monday to Friday. The Administrative Secretary would, telephonically, listen to the grievances and […]
Advisor Farooq Khan inspects COVID Wellness Centre at Sopore
BARAMULLA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Thursday conducted an extensive tour of district Baramulla and took stock of COVID-19 mitigation measures. Advisor, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar and other senior officers, inspected the COVID Care Centre established in SDH Sopore and had a detailed assessment of facilities being made available to […]
Ration worth 84.9 Cr distributed free during pandemic: Govt
SRINAGAR: Amidst Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has distributed 3730 quintals worth Rs. 84.9 crore of free ration among 37, 30,239 beneficiaries under Priority house hold (PHH) , Antyodya Ana Yojna (AAY) categories in Kashmir for May and June-2021. Sharing details, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole said that the department of Food […]
Positivity rate down enormously in Budgam district: DC
BUDGAM: Deputy commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza Thursday informed that the positivity rate has come down enormously in the district, and called for strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs, guidelines to come out of red zone and prevent further spread of virus in the district. While briefing the Media persons, the DC said that till […]
Excise enforcement team destroys illicit poppy
SRINAGAR: The Excise enforcement teams headed by Excise & Taxation Officer, South, North and Central Excise Range Wednesday destroyed illicit poppy crops spread over a total of 44 kanals and 10 marlas of land. The poppy crop was destroyed on the directions of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Excise Commissioner, J&K Government and under the close […]
Injured soldier from south Kashmir succumbs
Anantnag: A local Army soldier who had sustained injuries after his service rifle went off accidentally yesterday succumbed to his injuries Thursday. Official sources said that an army soldier identified as Muneer Ramzan Ganaie who was part of 52 Rashtriya Rifles was injured in Sopore where he was posted when his service rifle went off […]
Two burglars including an SPO arrested in Sopore
Sopore: Police have arrested two burglars including a cop in North Kashmir’s Sopore town and recovered the stolen property from their possession. Police sources said that a team from Police Station Tarzoo headed by Station House Officer, Inspector Bilal Khanday arrested two burglars during patrolling and recovered stolen property from their possession. “A three wheeler […]
Dozens of cattle perish, several missing in cloudburst
Kokarnag: More than a dozen sheep died and several went missing after a cloudburst hit Mathindoo Larnoo forest area of Kokarnag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag, officials said on Thursday. They said that the cloudburst hit Mathindoo Larnoo area and left around a dozen sheep dead while scores of livestock were still missing. “The livestock belonged […]
People allergic to ingredient of Covid-19 vaccine should avoid the jab: DAK
Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said people who are allergic to any ingredient of Covid-19 vaccine should not receive the jab. “If you are allergic to any component of the vaccine, you are advised not to take it,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “However, if you have history of allergic […]
Gujjar Saran Tral a breathtaking site, locals seeks its development
Pulwama: Gujjar Saran a breathtaking site in Aripal belt of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is far from government site. Locals from Lam area of Aripal said that Gujjar Saran is very beautiful place but needs government attention. They said that area is as beautiful as Pahalgam but government has failed to provide any […]