Macadam on vital Naina-Awantipora road didn’t last for even six months
Anantnag: The macadam laid on Naina-Awantipora via Dogripora road which was laid in month of September-October last year has got damaged which raises questions over the use of the material while constructing the road. Locals from Kawani, Dogripora and its adjacent areas on Wednesday alleged that macadam laid on the road after around a decade […]
40-year old man injured by wild bear
Sopore: A 40-year-old man was critically injured after a bear attacked him in Sopore village in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Abdul Salam Dar son of Ghulam Muhammad, a resident of Hib Dangarpora area of Sopore was attacked when he was walking along the bank of Pohru nallah early morning on Wednesday. He sustained […]
Striking transporters stage protest in Jammu, demand hike in passenger fare
Jammu: On strike against the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s order capping the seating capacity in public transport at 50 per cent amid the COVID-19 pandemic, dozens of transporters staged a protest here on Wednesday, demanding a hike in passenger fare for the survival of the “economically-hit” industry. Led by T S Wazir, chairman of the […]
Adherence to Covid-19 SOP’s
DC Srinagar inspects City markets, seeks people’s co-operation
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday visited various markets of Srinagar City to inspect the implementation of Covid related SOPs and imposition of Sec. 144 to combat the fresh wave of Covid-19 in the district. During the visit, the DC inspected various markets of Srinagar City including Lal Chowk, Ganta Ghar, […]
Two killed in blast at Kathua chemical factory
Jammu: In a tragic incident, two persons including a contractor died, while another one sustained critical injuries when a mysterious blast shook a chemical factory in Kathua area of Jammu region on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, SSP Kathua Romesh Kotwal said that a chemical factor where in and copper items are made witnessed a blast. […]
Section 144 in Sgr: Main aim to prevent virus spread, say SSP Sgr
Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday imposed section 144 within Municipal limits of Srinagar after the COVID cases spurt in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary while talking to the media persons said that police and other security […]
Former official chargesheeted in DOB fudging case
Jammu: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against a former special secretary (legal) in the home department for forging his own date of birth for undue benefits. A charge sheet has also been filed against Mohammad Salim Qasmi, a resident of Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, for his […]
Ladakh tourist trade group opposes investment by outsiders
Leh: The Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance on Wednesday passed a resolution to oppose investment by outsiders in the tourism sector of the Union territory, and threatened imposition of restrictions on such investors. The resolution, signed by 16 Leh-based groups, unanimously decided to work in solidarity to protect the tourism industry of Ladakh. The resolution seeks […]
Agricultural commodities to be traded through E-NAM platform: Govt
JAMMU: Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Department, Vishesh Mahajan Wednesday said that the agriculture commodities will be shortly traded through National Agriculture Market (eNAM) in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing officers of the department, in virtual conference on National Agriculture Market (eNAM), he said that the department was focused upon making E-NAM a success in J&K […]
More than 400 vacancies of SDD referred to recruitment agencies: Officials
JAMMU: Around 419 vacancies of different cadres both gazetted and non-gazetted of Skill Development Department (SDD) have been referred to recruiting agencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for further streamlining the working of the department. Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, informed here today while chairing a meeting […]