Admin distributes free masks among worshippers in Bandipora
BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora while continuing its awareness and sensitization campaign regarding Covid-19, distributed free masks among people before Friday prayers outside various mosques. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, Tehsildar Bandipora Mubashir Saleem Nazki along with his team distributed more than 5000 masks among people who were on […]
Registration of non-JK vehicles: Court lists hearing on 19th April
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Thursday adjourned the case of re- registration of non-JK vehicles and listed it for the hearing on 19 April. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court had sought the response of the Government by 15 April over the matter after the case was heard on 7 April. The circular […]
Locals stage protest after woman dies during ‘police raid’
Police says ‘looking’ into the matter
Srinagar: Protests rocked Mirakshah colony of Batapora, Habak on Srinagar outskirts on Thursday after a woman died of a heart attack allegedly during a nocturnal raid by police at their house. Scores of protestors took to the streets in Mirakshah Colony and demanded punishment to the “police men” who were part of the raid at […]
Kokernag village without drinking water facility, locals protest
Anantnag: The residents of Lisser Shalnard village in Kokernag area of Anantnag are up in arms against the Jal Shakti department for failing to provide drinking water facility to the area. Locals said that even in 21st century, they have to walk miles together to bring water which is highly contaminated and still the administration […]
Covid-19 control measures: Div Com Jammu visits Lakhanpur, reviews situation
Testing mandatory for all incoming travelers
KATHUA: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Raghav Langar Thursday visited Lakhanpur Corridor to take stock of Covid-19 control measures and other amenities for inbound travellers. Accompanied by DC Kathua, Rahul Yadav, SSP Kathua R. C Kotwal; DC Taxes Department, Ranjeet Singh and other concerned officers, the Divisional Commissioner inspected the Control Room, Sampling Centre, Ticket Counter, […]
VC, DD Council Shopian assumes charge
DC holds interaction with Vice Chairman, other DDC members
SHOPIAN: Soon after inaugurating the Office of Chairman District Development Council at the Block Development Office, Gagron, Shopian, DDC, Vice Chairperson, Irfan Manhas said that his focus will be on developmental works. Speaking on the occasion, Manhas said that no stone will be left unturned in fulfilling the genuine demands of the common masses. He […]
Vendors to obtain license for selling tobacco products
KULGAM: The Vendors in Kulgam shall be allowed to carry out the sale of tobacco products only after obtaining a license. This was revealed during a District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) meeting held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat for effective implementation of COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products […]
LMD Sgr books erring traders
SRINAGAR: The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Srinagar Thursday recovered a penal sum of Rs. 10,300 from 14 erring traders during market inspection conducted across various City markets. The LMD had constituted two teams for conducting market inspections and during the course of action the erring traders including Vegetable, Fruit, Kiryana and Poultry Sellers besides other […]
Operation of eight Medical shops suspended
KULGAM: The Drug Control Organisation Anantnag/ Kulgam Thursday ordered the suspension of the operation of eight medical shops across the district for non-maintenance of sales records and unhygienic conditions. These shops were disallowed under the relevant sections of Drugs & Cosmetic Act by the sleuths of Drug Control Organisation Anantnag-Kulgam during supervisory checks of retail […]
CUK’s DSW holds extension lecture
Ganderbal: Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday organised an extension lecture on Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur on the commemoration of his 400th Birth Anniversary, to highlight the teachings, values and principles of the Guru. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr. Somanpreet, […]