Price rise
With frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway, the market prices of all essential commodities have gone up in this holy month of Ramadan. Although administration is trying its best to control the prices, but the curbs and closure of highway is becoming the main factor the price rise in Kashmir Valley. Freight charges have gone up […]
Six drug peddlers arrested, 1 detained under PSA in Poonch
Agencies Jammu : Six suspected narcotic smugglers were arrested and a notorious drug peddler was detained in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, police said Saturday. Tariq Ahmad alias “Madam”, a resident of Lassana village of Surankot, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Poonch district on Friday and sent to district jail in […]
Venomous snake found near Omar Abdullah’s residence
Srinagar : An extreme venomous snake gave security personnel anxious moments when it was spotted on the lawns of former Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah’s official residence here, officials said on Saturday. Quoting official sources, news agency GNS reported that a team from the wildlife department was deputed to the spot […]
Delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry meets Governor
Srinagar : A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation apprised Governor about economic losses suffered due to frequent closure of Jammu-Srinagar road link and requested for urgent repair of this road link; […]
Advisor Ganai appeals wholesale dealers, retailers to adhere Govt fixed prices of essentials
Agencies Srinagar : Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, on Saturday issued a fervent appeal to both wholesale and retailer associations to advise their members to observe self-restraint and collectively decide not to charge more than the prices fixed by the Government. Ganai, who is Advisor in-charge Food, Civil […]
US sends Patriot missiles, war ship to Middle East to deter Iran
Agencies The US government has approved the deployment of a Patriot missile defence battery and another warship to the Middle East amid increasing tensions between the US and Iran. The USS Arlington, which transports marines, amphibious vehicles, and rotary aircraft, as well as the Patriot missiles, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, […]
Sopore shuts for the second consecutive day over militant killing
Srinagar : Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district is observing a complete shutdown for the second consecutive day on Saturday to mourn the killing of a militant. Reports said all shops and businesses establishments remained closed and traffic was off the roads in Sopore town and adjoining areas for the second consecutive day. They […]
Unidentified body recovered from Jhelum in Srinagar
Srinagar : The body of an unidentified man was recovered from Jhelum river in Parimpora area of Srinagar, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday. Reports said that locals spotted the body of a man floating on Jhelum waters in Parimpora today morning following which they informed the police. A police party reached at […]
Traffic on highway suspended again due to landslides
Agencies Jammu : About 8,000 vehicles were stranded at different places on Srinagar-Jammu highway which remained closed for the third day on Saturday due to landslides and continued shooting stones, official sources said. “The highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir valley with the rest of the country remained closed for the third day […]
Industrial growth
Governor’s administration has taken slew of measures to boost the culture of employment in the private sector and in this direction Industries and Commerce Department has been on the forefront for the prompt industrial growth in Kashmir Valley. Recently a high level official meeting was held in which different wings of the government participated […]
