Advisor Baseer Khan meets deputations, individuals

SRINAGAR: Scores of deputations and individuals today called on Advisor Baseer Khan to apprise him of their grievances and demands at Civil Secretariat here. President, KMTF, Mohammad Yaseen Khan, apprised Advisor regarding construction work of shops at Tral Bus Stand. In this regard, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama informed that the DPR of the said work […]

Mehmood Shah reviews functioning of Handicraft, Handloom department

SRINAGAR: After taking over the charge of Director Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) Department Kashmir, Mehmood Ahmad Shah, Friday reviewed functioning of the department besides meeting several deputations. Director, while taking stock of ongoing awareness camps being held in various parts of Kashmir division, stressed upon the district heads to make artisans aware about all welfare […]

Another spell of snowfall in Valley

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews preparedness of KPDC

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Friday held a review meeting with Kashmir Power Development Corporation regarding preparations being put in place by the Corporation to deal with second spell of snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was attended by MD, KPDCL, Ajaz Assad, Chief Engineer, Power Distribution, Ajaz Ahmad and Chief […]

CRPF trooper dies of cardiac arrest

Srinagar: A paramilitary CRPF trooper died of cardiac arrest at SMHS hospital here, officials said on Friday. They said that a trooper of 49 Batallion, identified as Kajol Kumar Saha, was admitted to the hospital after suffering heart attack. He died later, the officials added. Confirming the death, a police officer said that the body […]

Man killed during scuffle in north Kashmir’s Sopore

Sopore: A 55-year-old man was killed on Friday during a scuffle with relatives in Tarzoo village of Sopore im north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Witnesses said that a 55-year-old man identified as Mohammad Khaleel was critically injured during the scuffle with his relatives following which he was shifted to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Sopore for treatment. […]

Indo-Pak armies trade gunfire along LoC in Tangdhar

Kupwara: The armies of India and Pakistan Friday morning exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Defence sources said that Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in forward areas and targeted the posts of the Indian Army. They said that the fire was being heavily retaliated […]

West Pakistan refugees allege denial of government jobs in JK, stage protests

Jammu: West Pakistan refugees on Thursday held protests across the city against the Jammu and Kashmir administration alleging that they are being denied government jobs despite abrogation of Article 370 and the community being granted citizenship rights. They claimed that a few days back police officials turned them away despite some youth of their community […]

SMC Mayor calls on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Junaid Azim Mattu Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Mattu, during his meeting with the Lt Governor, briefed the latter about various ongoing initiatives being launched by SMC. He also apprised the Lt Governor about issues pertaining to augmentation of manpower and mechanical infrastructure of […]

Republic Day arrangements reviewed at Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary Thursday convened a review meeting to give final shape to the arrangements for smooth celebration of the ensuing Republic day-2021, here. The meeting held threadbare discussion on the arrangements put in place including parking facility, illumination of venue, sanitation, drinking water facility, security arrangements, passes […]