Mock drill held to test coordination, emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Dr Sandeep Chakravarti on Wednesday said that a joint mock drill was conducted at Yatra Niwas in Pantha Chowk to test coordination and emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters, the SSP said the aim of today’s drill was to assess preparedness in handling emergencies like bomb […]
Property worth Rs 1 Cr belonging to drug dealer attached by police
Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, Srinagar police attached a residential property, comprising a two-storey house along with land worth approximately Rs 1 crore, belonging to a notorious drug peddler, in Takanwari, Karnabal area. In a statement, issued here a police spokesperson said the accused is involved in case FIR No. 02/2024 […]
Teenager killed in Srinagar, another injured after scooty hits wall
Srinagar: A 14-year-old boy died while another sustained injuries after their scooty hit a wall near Solina bund in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar late last night, officials said. An official said that the duo, both residents of Rambagh, Srinagar, was riding a scooty when the rider lost control and hit a wall. He said […]
Chief Secretary chairs 2nd SEC meeting of DMRRR
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired the 2nd State Executive Committee ((SEC) meeting of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) to review the status of disaster preparedness and assess the allocation and utilization of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti, Principal […]
Ladakh to host maiden 2-day Astro festival
Leh: A two-day Astro festival is being held in the Union Territory of Ladakh later this week, providing attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cosmos, an official said on Wednesday. The maiden festival, being organised by the Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, will be held at University […]
VDG member shoots himself dead in Samba
Samba/Jammu: A 47-year-old Village Defence Guard (VDG) allegedly shoot himself dead in Samba district on Wednesday, officials said. Omkar Nath used his own muzzle loading gun to end his life inside his house at Nichla village in Ghagwal district, the officials said. They said Nath’s family rushed to his room on hearing the gunshot and […]
Blending Industry with Ecology: Khyber Cement hosts ‘Lavender Day in Srinagar’
Srinagar: Khyber Cement celebrated Lavender Day with a deep-rooted belief that industrial progress must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Held amidst the fertile lavender fields around its factory, the event was a vibrant gathering that reflected the brand’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and community enrichment in Kashmir. Set against the backdrop of […]
CS pushes forward J&K’s IT revolution with BISAG-N
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess progress on various digital initiatives spearheaded by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) across the government departments. The meeting besides the Administrative Heads was attended by DG, Planning; Commissioner, State Taxes; Director, Employment; MD, JKTDC; CEO, JaKeGA; IT […]
Committee on Public Undertakings reviews functioning of JKSPDC
Chairman stresses tapping power potential, timely commissioning of projects SRINAGAR: The Committee on Public Undertakings of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Tuesday held a review meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to examine audit paras related to the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC). The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman, […]
Div Com visits ICCC, HMT
Directs operationalization of Command Centre SRINAGAR: With the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra approaching, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Tuesday visited the Integrated Command & Control Center (ICCC) at HMT to assess functioning of the centre for hassle-free Yatra. During the visit, he informed that all designated officials from the relevant departments were […]