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Forgery case: Crime Branch Kashmir files chargesheet against 19 accused

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has produced chargesheet against 19 accused persons in the court of Passenger Tax Srinagar. According a statement issued here the accused persons were involved in the commission of offences punishable under sections 420, 468, 120-B & 201 RPC. The statement reads that brief facts of the […]

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CS conducts late night city tour to assess progress of Smart City projects

CS conducts late night city tour to assess progress of Smart City projects

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday went on a late evening visit of the Srinagar city to take stock of the double shift of works under progress under Srinagar Smart City Limited. On the occasion he was accompanied by Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and CEO, Smart City […]

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Amarnath Yatra: CS takes firsthand appraisal of arrangements at Panjtarni via Baltal Axis

GANDERBAL: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday undertook an extensive visit of Baltal axis via Panjtarni till Holy Cave. He chaired a meeting of officers and made first hand appraisal of arrangements for yatries for ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY), 2023. The meeting was attended by Nodal Officer SANJY (Baltal Axis), Raghav Langar; Deputy […]

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Annual Urs of Sufi saint Rahim Sahab Sopori held with enthusiasm

Sopore: After many decades the annual Urs of Hazrat Rahim Sahab Sopori was observed at his shrine in Mohallah Teliyan Arampora area of Sopore in Baramulla district on Thursday. The three-day Urs was observed with much enthusiasm and religious fervour. Thousands of people participated in the Urs for which the administration has made elaborated arrangements. […]

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Chief Justice visits Central Jail Srinagar, assesses quality of legal aid services

SRINAGAR: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-chief, J&K Legal Services Authority,  Justice N. Kotiswar Singh Thursday visited the Central Jail here to assess the conditions of the prisoners and the quality of legal aid services being provided to them. The Chief Justice was accompanied by his Principal Secretary, M […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar visits SDH Pahalgam, reviews its functioning

Also inspects ongoing works at new 50 bedded hospital

PAHALGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Thursday visited Sub-District hospital (SDH) Pahalgam and reviewed functioning as well as facilities being provided to the public there. Accompanied by a team of officials from the Health Department and officers of other line departments, Advisor Bhatnagar assessed the existing facilities at the hospital and took firsthand […]

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DC Srinagar reviews progress on Mission Amrit Sarovar

Says legacy Waste Management process to be completed soon in all Panchayats

SRINAGAR: In order to review the progress in the implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar, aimed at developing and rejuvenating water bodies, a meeting of Rural Development Department was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. Chief Planning Officer, Srinagar, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic […]

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Amarnath Yatra: Director F&ES visits Baltal, takes stock of safety arrangements

GANDERBAL: Director Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Alok Kumar Thursday visited Baltal axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route and took stock various safety arrangements including fire safety arrangements for the ongoing holy yatra. During the visit, the Director visited all yatra camps enroute Srinagar to Baltal including Manigam, Neilgrath, Baltal Base Camp, Baltal Tent […]

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Jal Shakti Deptt organises workshop on Source Sustainability

Community involvement is vital for gainful results: MD JJM

SRINAGAR: Jal Shakti Department Thursday organised a day-long workshop on ‘Source Sustainability with special emphasis on Spring Rejuvenation” in collaboration with Piramal Foundation at Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar. The event brought together leading experts from government, academia, social organisations who presented and discussed research on source sustainability, spring rejuvenation, water quality among other issues. […]

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Div Com reviews progress on Land Acquisition cases of BSF

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar Thursday chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to assess the status of different land acquisition cases of BSF in Jammu Division. During the meeting, progress on acquisition of land for 135 ft. wide strip border fencing, acquisition of land for BOPs, submission of proposal for notification of Small farm […]