200 swimmers trained at Nigeen Water Sports Centre

Tourism Deptt gives away certificates to swimmers, extends coaching camp ending August SRINAGAR Department of Tourism Kashmir today gave away certificates to around 200 swimmers after successfully completing the course at Nigeen Water Sports Center. The department started swimming coaching camp at Nigeen Water Sports Center in the month of June for non-swimmers which […]
Nirmal assures JKEEGA of early redress of their grievances

SRINAGAR A deputation of Jammu and Kashmir Electric Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) today called on the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh The Minister for Finance Dr Haseeb Drabu was also present. The deputation led by its president Peerzada Hidyatullah and other office bearers raised several issues like regularization at various levels, Assured Career Progression […]
Physical fitness, mental alertness equally important for healthy life: Mehbooba

CM joins Run for Health SRINAGAR Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has underscored the need for physical fitness alongwith mental alertness for leading a healthy life. She said her Government is laying focus on the development of sports and physical activity in the State. The Chief Minister said this while attending a morning walk […]
Dy CM for effective enforcement of food safety rules

SRINAGAR Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today directed the officers to put in place a vibrant and robust mechanism in order to check the food adulteration and ensure strict enforcement of food safety and standard rules. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing officers during a meeting regarding delegation of powers to food safety officers […]
Several deputations from Anantnag, adjoining areas meet Chief Minister

SRINAGAR Several deputations and individuals from various parts of Anantnag district today called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and brought their problems into her notice. A deputation of transporters sought construction of a separate enclosure for them in the town for their smooth functioning and minimizing frequent traffic congestions. A deputation from […]
Traders, transporters protesting shifting of Batamaloo Bus Stand cane charged

Srinagar At least twenty people including traders and transporters were injured after police cane-charged a protest demonstration held at Batamaloo on Thursday against the shifting of General Bus Stand to Parimpora. The protesters had gathered for a sit-in at the erstwhile Batamaloo GBS, however, as soon as they started their march towards the main Batamaloo […]
Non-availability of ambulance driver leads to death of Kangan resident, locals allege

Srinagar Non-availability of Ambulance driver has led to the death of a young man and sparked protests in Kangan area of Ganderbal district. Shouting slogans against the hospital authorities, the protesters demanded action against the erring driver and concerned persons on the duty. According to witnesses 22-year-old Mohammad Rafiq Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat […]
KTMF,KEA back strike call given by separatists

The trader bodies in Kashmir valley, including Kashmir Traders Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) and Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), have backed the separatists strike call on August 29 against alleged attempts being made to abrogate Article 35-A. “We are ready to face bullets in order to protect the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be […]
Imran Ansari for expediting work on sports infra projects

SRINAGAR Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports, Molvi Imran Reza Ansari today directed the officials to expedite the work on various sports infrastructure projects. The Minister conducted a surprise visit to get the first hand appraisal of various ongoing sports work projects here in Srinagar. He reviewed the work on […]
Mehbooba condoles Sofi Mohi-ud-Din’s demise

SRINAGAR Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has condoled the demise of former Minister and PDP leader, Sofi Ghulam Mohi ud Din who passed away this morning after being ill for some time. The Chief Minister recalled his contribution as a Minister from 2002 to 2005 during which he worked a lot for the development and welfare […]