Srinagar administration for measures to prevent harassment of women in public transport
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Thursday convened a meeting to discuss the issue of harassment of women in public transport. The meeting discussed the measures that need to be taken to prevent it — like creating awareness about what constitutes harassment and taking prompt and strict action against instances thereof. […]
I-Day arrangement discussed at Bhaderwah
BHADERWAH, JULY 25: Arrangements for Independence Day celebrations were discussed today here at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ravi Kumar Bharti. It was decided that the chief guest will unfurl the national flag and after that take salute at the March Past Parade comprising contingents of CRPF, JKAP, NCC senior and junior […]
DDC Bandipora reviews progress on various developmental projects
BANDIPORA, JULY 25: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Thursday chaired a meeting of officers to review the development activities in Bandipora district. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Mohammad Yousuf Mir, Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Reyaz Ahmad Beigh, Heads of various departments, District officers […]
Govt focusing to make horticulture lucrative venture: Advisor Khan
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Advisor to Governor Farooq Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting here to take stock of controlled atmosphere storage facilities being provided to the fruit growers of the valley. Secretary Agriculture/Horticulture Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Director Horticulture Kashmir Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari and representatives of CA store […]
Advisor Sharma for concrete measures to tackle drug menace
SRINAGAR, JULY 25:- Advisor to Governor KK Sharma has termed the drug menace as main challenge confronting the nation for which concrete measures are needed as a multi-pronged strategy for the remedial measures. The Advisor was speaking at the 2nd Regional Conference on Drug Menace–Challenges and Strategies held at Chandigarh where he was representing Jammu […]
Rupee skids for 4th day; settles 6 paise down against dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 6 paise to close at 69.04 against the US dollar on Thursday amid sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices. Prolonged weakness in the domestic equity markets and a strengthening greenback further weighed on the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened […]
Advisor Khan visits IUST, interacts with students, faculty
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Advisor to Governor Farooq Ahmad Khan Thursday visited Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora and interacted with faculty and students at the varsity. Expressing his satisfaction over the various start-ups initiated at the university, he said that the university should play a critical role in nurturing budding entrepreneurs. In this […]
DC Srinagar takes firsthand assessment of water-logging situation after heavy rains
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Thursday visited various areas across the Srinagar city to assess the water-logging situation and inspect dewatering efforts following heavy morning rainfall in Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion he said response mechanism to deal with the situation was fully activated soon after the rainfall had started […]
Mughal Road closed for traffic due to heavy rains
The Mughal Road was closed for traffic due to landslides triggered by heavy rains in Jammu region on Thursday, officials said.The landslide occurred at Poshana on the Mughal Road, which led to the closure of the route. Several vehicles are stranded and efforts are being made to clear the blockade, they said.
Mutahida Majlisi-e-Ulema holds women’s rights, issues awareness programme in Srinagar
Srinagar;Members of the panel formed by Mutahida Majlisi-e-Ulema to create awareness about women’s rights and issues across Kashmir held a meeting at Mirwaiz Manzil under the chairmanship of MMU patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Members from various NGO’s including women NGO‘s who are part of the panel also participated in the meet, putting forth their […]
