Commissioner SMC conducts extensive City Tour
Reviews waterlogging situation, monitors dewatering operations across Srinagar SRINAGAR: In view of the persistent rainfall and the resultant waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, Monday conducted an extensive tour of vulnerable areas and key public establishments to assess the prevailing situation and review the Corporation’s dewatering and […]
JKBOSE postpones exams scheduled for Monday
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has postponed the Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations of Class 10 (SSE), Class 12 and Jammu & Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS Class 12) scheduled for July 20, in view of heavy rains and floods. The fresh dates for the postponed exams shall be notified separately.
MLA’s, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Surjit Singh Slathia, Member of Legislative Assembly, Samba, Monday called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and put forth various issues of public importance of his constituency. Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, Member of Legislative Assembly from Ramgarh also called on the Lieutenant Governor, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. Later, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Member […]
CS reviews implementation of CAPF recommendations for upgrading SANJY facilities
Directs timely execution of measures to enhance pilgrim safety, comfort and overall Yatra management SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of the recommendations put forth by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for further improving and upgrading the facilities at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base […]
Inclement Weather Forecast: KPDCL issues Public Safety Advisory, puts Field Machinery on High Alert
SRINAGAR: In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has issued a comprehensive advisory for the general public and directed all field functionaries to remain on high alert to safeguard public life, protect […]
Police busts extortion racket, conducts raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal
Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Kashmir on Monday said it conducted searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts after busting an extortion racket in which fraudsters allegedly impersonated Crime Branch and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials to threaten and extort over Rs 30 lakh from a senior citizen. In a […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police apprehended a drug peddler in Pulwama and recovered approximately 27 grams of brown sugar-like substance during naka checking, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that during naka checking, a police party Police Station Kakapora intercepted and apprehended a suspicious person coming from Oukhoo. The accused was identified as Jasir Ahmad Khanday son […]
Conserving nature spiritual duty of every citizen: Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said conserving nature is the spiritual duty of every citizen, and one should leave the earth in a better condition for future generations. “Conserving nature should be our spiritual duty. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors and sages taught us to revere […]
Children’s joy radiates at Chinar Book Festival
Srinagar: Hundreds of schoolchildren visited the Chinar Book Festival here on the very first day of the fair. The book festival began on Saturday at the Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), situated on the banks of the famous Dal Lake. The children were overjoyed to find themselves surrounded by books. They also participated in a […]
Speaker visits fire affected families at Pakherpora
Asks for immediate relief, damage assessment, rehabilitation measures BUDGAM: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Saturday visited Pakherpora in Budgam district to meet the families affected by the unfortunate fire incident that caused extensive damage to the residential houses and property. Expressing profound grief over the incident, the Speaker interacted with the […]