No threat of floods in spite of water logging and swelling of river Jhelum
By: Shayib Bhat VOV Srinagar The authorities have said in Srinagar on Wednesday that there is no threat of immediate floods in Kashmir valley even as there has been heavy showers of rain witnessed in the past few days which has not only submerged many localities but has even raised the levels of river Jhelum […]
Mehbooba knew Hizb commander and even spoke to him: NIA
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar NIA in its supplementary charge sheet has claimed that Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti knew Naveed Babu the Hizb commander arrested along with Davinder Singh and had also spoken to him once. This is for the first time that the name of Mufti […]
Germany to enter strict Easter shutdown amid ‘new pandemic’
BERLIN: Germany will enter a strict shutdown for five days over Easter amid surging virus rates, Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional leaders agreed on Tuesday as criticism mounted over the government’s handling of the pandemic. As well as extending existing measures including keeping cultural, leisure and sporting facilities shut through to April 18, Merkel and […]
India records highest single-day spike with 47,262 fresh COVID-19 cases
New Delhi: India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,34,058, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The active caseload registered an increased for the 14th day in row and was recorded at 3,68,457, comprising 3.14 per cent of […]
Submerging of localities
The current spell of heavy rains has resulted in water logging in a number of localities of Srinagar city especially in the low lying areas and the authorities have failed to drain out these waters resulting in a lot of difficulties to the people who are living in these localities. Recently SMC higher ups have […]
Rohit Kansal reviews performance of Power sector
Exhorts department to embark on a mission to provide 24X7 power to all Immediate goal is to provide uninterrupted power supply during summer season JAMMU, MARCH 23: Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal today chaired a high level meeting to review the performance of power sector in Jammu and Kashmir and the preparations to […]
Dr Mushtaq Rather assumes charge as DHSK
SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather assumed charge as Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) here today. Later, the Director held an introductory meeting with the concerned officers of the Directorate. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rather said that the DHSK has always exhibited high standards of professionalism while discharging services in the healthcare sector […]
Advisor Farooq Khan to hear public grievances at Srinagar on 26th March
SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan will convene public grievance camp at Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Sonawar here on 26th March (Friday) from 10:30 am onwards. The public deputations and individuals, who wish to bring their grievances and demands into the notice of the government, can meet the Advisor at the said […]
Strong winds damage house
By: Javaid Malik Awantipora Strong winds have partially damaged a house of Bilal Ahmad Sheikh S/O Ghulam Rasool Sheikh R/O Haaripaari Awantipora. Locals in the area have appealed authorities to visit the village especially the family as they have no means to set right the house.
India and Pakistan friendship seems to move forward
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar India and Pakistan in the recent past by their statements have shown that they are on the path of peace and friendship. According to the latest media reports a senior Pakistani diplomat on Tuesday said that India and Pakistan should resolve all bilateral issues, especially that of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
