Restoration of telecom, internet services: Div Com compliments BSNL, Airtel
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Friday complimented the BSNL and Airtel teams for swift restoration of telecom and internet services across Kashmir following disruption due to recent heavy rains. “Restoration of these critical services on a war-footing basis played a vital role in ensuring real-time dissemination of information and data, maintaining seamless […]
Commr Secy I&C visits Bandipora, reviews functioning of Wool, Tweed Cluster
Also takes stock of works on upcoming Industrial Estate at Chewa BANDIPORA: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, Friday visited Bandipora and reviewed the functioning of the Wool/Tweed Cluster established under the World Bank-funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary also took stock of works on upcoming Industrial […]
Secretary Transport conducts surprise inspection of SMG Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Transport, Avny Lavasa Friday conducted surprise inspection of State Motor Garages (SMG), Bemina here and took stock of its functioning. During the visit, the Secretary inspected Regional Workshop, Traffic Control Unit, and various administrative sections of the department. She interacted with officers and officials and closely reviewed the facilities available for repair, maintenance, […]
Secretary RDD reviews RGSA schemes
Stresses speedy land identification, completion of PAI 2.0 data entry SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD)and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation of flagship initiatives under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). The review covered progress under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, construction of Panchayat […]
Two decades on, Sempora Srinagar Bridge still incomplete
Locals decry daily hardships Srinagar: Despite the passage of over two decades, the much-needed bridge at Sempora in Srinagar remains incomplete, leaving residents grappling with severe hardships in their daily lives. The bridge, which was sanctioned years ago to provide smooth connectivity for the people of the area, has turned into a symbol of official […]
Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 25 lakh attached in Kupwara
Srinagar: A property of an alleged drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district worth about Rs 25 lakh was Friday attached by authorities, police said. In a decisive move against drug trafficking, police in Handwara attached the property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act as part of its relentless […]
Army rescued 1,000 stranded people from flood-hit areas from Gurdaspur to Jammu: GoC
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding (GoC) Tiger Division, Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, on Friday said that the Army has rescued nearly 1,000 stranded people, including children, students and paramilitary personnel, during large-scale rescue and relief operations carried out in close coordination with the civil administration in the Jammu–Gurdaspur belt. “The recent heavy rains triggered severe […]
CM reviews preparations for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)
Calls for hassle-free facilities for devotees SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at Hazratbal Shrine to review the arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) being celebrated during Rabi al- Awwal, the third month of Islamic lunar calendar. Describing the occasion as one of the most important […]
Div Com reviews progress of National Highway Projects
Directs executing agencies to adhere strictly to timelines of projects SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Thursday convened a meeting to review the progress of National Highway Projects executed by agencies including NHAI, NHIDCL, BEACON, SAMPARK, & R&B. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners; officers of BEACON, SAMPARK & R&B; ED NHIDCL, […]
Darbagh residents demand initiation of constructions works on recently sanctioned bridge
Shopian: The residents of Darbagh Watchi in Zainapora subdivision of south Kashmir’s Shopian district have demanded immediate starting of work on long-pending bridge over Nallah Tongri. They urged authorities to immediately start the sanctioned project at an earliest. The existing bridge, badly damaged during the 2014 floods, continues to be a major safety concern. Locals […]