RELIGIONUrs of Amir-e-Kabir Shah-e-Hamdan observed in Kashmir
Srinagar: The 653rd Urs of Hazat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdani or Amir-e-Kabir was observed at Khanqah Moula in old Srinagar on Monday with religious fervor and enthusiasm. Syed Ali bin Shahab-ud-Din Hamadani Abidi (1314-1384) also known as “Shah Hamdan” (King of Hamadhan) and as Amir-i Kabir (the Great Commander) was a […]
Filmmakers must promote the culture of Kashmir: John Abraham
Srinagar, Actor John Abraham today called upon filmmakers to concentrate on Kashmir’s positivity and beauty instead of its politics, saying it is the responsibility of the film industry to make sure they show the state in a positive light. “Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places in the world, which needs to be presented […]
4 Qurbani Animal dealers arrested for excessive pricing
SRINAGAR,: In the run-up to the occasion of Eid next week, a special team constituted by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed, Saturday undertook a market-checking drive at various areas in the district to verify the price and quality of eatables sold in markets here. The special team, which was headed by Assistant Commissioner […]
Chief Secretary reviews strategy for tackling drug abuse in J&K
SRINAGAR,: Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today called for urgently constituting a broad-based departmental panel alongwith representatives of some NGOs to formulate draft De-addiction Policy outlining comprehensive mechanism/measures to deal with the menace of dug abuse in the State in an efficacious manner. Chief Secretary passed these directions at a high-level meeting convened at the Civil […]
Eid-ul-Azha arrangements finalized in Budgam
BUDGAM: District Development Commissioner Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today chaired a meeting of different officers to finalise the arrangements for the forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha. She directed the Municipal authorities to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness at all the places, particularly at those places where congregation prayers would be offered on Eid-ul-Azha. She directed them to give […]
First batch of Hajj pilgrims to arrive on Aug 28
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a meeting to review the arrangements being made for pilgrims of the state who are scheduled to return from Saudi Arabia beginning August 28 after performing the annual pilgrimage. The meeting was informed that five flights carrying Haj pilgrims from Jeddah will reach Srinagar Airport on August 28. From August 29 to September […]
Doctors continue to take freebies in Valley, price of medicine goes high
SRINAGAR,: Keeping the rules set by the Medical council of India at bay, the doctors in the Valley continue to take freebies worth lakhs of rupees to increase the sales of pharma companies. When Press Trust of Kashmir contacted Dr Riyaz Ahmad Daga spokesperson DAK, he conveyed freebies ranges from a simple pen which most of […]
Drug peddler arrested in Pattan
Pattan:- Pattan police in its drive against drug menace arrested a drug peddler, who leads prayers in a local mosque, and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Pattan police arrested a drug peddler identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Mia @ DC son of Late Gh Hassan Mia resident of Pattan with consignment of fukki. During investigation, […]
Doctors continue to take freebies in Valley, price of medicine goes high
SRINAGAR,: Keeping the rules set by the Medical council of India at bay, the doctors in the Valley continue to take freebies worth lakhs of rupees to increase the sales of pharma companies. Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Chief Spokesperson Riyaz Ahamd Daga told Press Trust of Kashmir that the menace goes unabated in the Valley with […]
Civilian injured in Awantipora blast succumbs
Srinagar:A civilian who was injured in a grenade blast near SP office Awantipora on Friday succumbed to his injuries at SMHS hospital Srinagar. The deceased was first admitted at a nearby hospital where from he was shifted to SMHS hospital Srinagar where he breathed his last, an official said. He was identified as Abdul Ahad, […]
