CUK holds workshop on Rajbhasha
Ganderbal: Rajbhasha Cell of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Monday organised a one-day workshop on Rajbhasha at varsity’s Green Campus here. Speaking on the occasion, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar said that since the establishment of Rajbhasha Cell in the varsity, the administrative staff has evinced keen interest in learning Hindi and majority of […]
Workshop on ‘Sewerage and Drainage issues of Srinagar’ held
SRINAGAR: In order to discuss suggestive measures and steps to be taken to overcome the rising drainage and sewerage problems in Srinagar City, a workshop titled ‘Sewerage and Drainage issues of Srinagar’ was held in the Auditorium of Institute of Engineers here at Church Lane. The workshop was organized by the Institution of Engineers (INDIA) […]
Daylong Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan programme held
DDC stressed for cumulative efforts to curb this menace
BUDGAM: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Monday inaugurated a daylong Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan programme held here at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, Budgam. The event was jointly organized by the Social Welfare Department and District Administration in collaboration with the Department of Health and many NGOs including Angels Cultural Forum. Speaking on the […]
UFD, Srinagar observes Chinar Day
Plants saplings at SKUAST Shuhama, Parimpora Bypass
SRINAGAR: The Urban Forest Division, Srinagar Monday organized a programme to observe Chinar Day at Shuhama Campus of SKUAST where the Chinar saplings were planted within the premises. Conservator Forests, Circle Srinagar, Zubair Ahmad Shah, DFO, Urban Forestry, Srinagar Division, Syed Abid Nazir, HoD FVSc & AH, Shuhama, SkUAST, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Professor Abdul Hi, HoDs, […]
Sopore Councilors call on Chief Engineer R&B
Sopore: A delegation of newly elected Councilors of Sopore north Kashmir met the Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir in his office chamber on Monday. The delegation was led by Masrat Kar who appraised the Chief Engineer about the long pending development works and other issues faced by the people in Sopore. They also highlighted various important […]
Group of ex-legislators call for resumption of political process
Jammu: A group of former legislators belonging to different political parties held a meeting on Saturday here, terming the situation in Jammu and Kashmir as chaotic and demanded early resumption of a democratic political process. The legislators including former ministers, MLAs and MLCs affiliated with National Conference, PDP and Congress also expressed serious concern over […]
BJP files complaint against Waseem Rizvi for anti-Quran remarks
Srinagar: The Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint against former chairman of Shia Waqf Board, Waseem Rizvi for hurting the sentiments of Muslim community by speaking against the holy Quran. Manzoor Bhat, who was recently given additional responsibility of party in charge for Kashmir province, said that they have filed […]
Lack of facilities at NTPHC Watchi irks people
Pulwama: Established almost two decades ago, a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) in Watchi village of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district is painting a grim picture of the health sector in the area as the Centre lacks all basic facilities, locals have alleged. Residents told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that a NTPHC was established here […]
IAF ferries 381 stranded passengers from JK to Ladakh
Jammu: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted 381 stranded people from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh, an official said. While 197 passengers were airlifted from Srinagar to Leh in C-17 aircraft, another batch of 184 passengers were ferried from Jammu to Leh, Chief Coordinator, Kargil Courier Service, Aamir Ali, said. The IAF operates […]
Frislan Pahalgam residents rue lack of basic amenities
Anantnag: The residents of Frislan village in Pahalgam belt of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district rued lack of basic amenities in the area. The residents of the area said the Frislan village which is located around 8 Kms from Pahalgam has no transport facility available to the area due to which locals are suffering. They said […]