Omar meets Governor
Omar Abdullah, MLA and former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Omar apprised the Governor about his views regarding the obtaining law and order, education and development scenario in the State. The Governor discussed with Omar the measures required to be taken at this juncture and particularly urged […]
No class work in Women’s college, SP School
The district administration Srinagar Wednesday said that the class work at SP Higher Secondary School and Women’s College M A Road will remain suspended on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Lone said that the teaching work in these two educational institutes in Srinagar will remain suspended on May 11. The class work at […]
Srinagar-Leh highway to reopen in few days: Govt
The district administration Ganderbal on Wednesday said that it would take a few days more to reopen the Srinagar-Leh highway, linking the Ladakh region with the Kashmir Valley. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Tariq Hussain Ganie who visited Zero Point Zojila today said that the work to clear roads, covered with snow is ongoing at Zojila […]
Slain ATM guard’s family blames police for inaction against CRPF personnel
Last year one evening in August, Riyaz Ahmad Shah, was driving back home when he was fired upon with pellets by government forces. His body lied on the road next to the Kashmir’s main hospital, Shri Maharja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital, before it was handed over to the relatives for last rites. More than seven […]
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC, says Army
The Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Boniyar sector while the combing operation are still going on in the area, defence sources said. Sources said that army’s 21 Sikh Regiment last night opened fire on a group of militants who tried to sneak into this side […]
Slain Army officer’s death leaves family, friends shell-shocked
The killing of army officer Lt Ummer Fayaz Parry by unidentified gunmen at Shopian has left his friends and family members shell-shocked today. The young Army officer, who was abducted and then killed by unknown gunmen, was buried at Sursun village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Lieutenant Fayaz from RAJRIF unit in Akhnoor had gone […]
Gunmen abduct, kill army officer in Kulgam
Army Wednesday said that militants killed one of its officers after abducting him in Shopian district. Ummer, 24, a resident of Sarsun village in Kulgam district, was commissioned as Liteunant in December 2016 and was posted with RAJRIF unit in Akhnoor. Army said he was found killed in Harmen village in Shopian district on the […]
Minister calls for revival of water transport
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today inaugurated a day long workshop on Urban Mobility Transformation Solutions for Srinagar City organized by SMC Speaking on the occasion, Minister called for smooth mobility of transport for entire valley including Srinagar city and stressed on revival of traditional water transport, which has been abandoned in contemporary […]
184.79 Cr annual plan approved for Budgam district
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga, Wednesday chaired District Development Board meeting of Budgam district during which a CAPEX budget of Rs 184.79 crore for year 2017-18 was approved. Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Legislators, Hakeem Mohammad Yasin, Aga Syed Rohullah, Aga Sayeed Mahmood, Ali Mohammad Dar, Saif ud Din Bhat, […]
Model nursery to be developed at Kralsangri: Minister
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh today inspected various forest compartments and nurseries here at Kralsangri and interacted with locals. The Minister asked the Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) to involve local people in the plantation drives in the area. He said Government is making all efforts to cover all open spaces with […]
