Snow storm victims rescued
Three men, who went missing on their way to Kathua district from Chattar Galla pass on Tuesday evening following a snow storm, have been rescued, police said today. They were rescued yesterday from a shed left out by nomads in the Galo area and brought back home in Bani tehsil of Kathua district, a senior […]
Frauds arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday arrested two cheaters who were cheating gullible customers by buying used electronic goods. The accused were identified as Tahir Amin and Waheed Ahmad Bhat of Batamallo area of Srinagar city. “The duo along with a lady accomplice, Masrat Tahir wife of Tahir Amin has cheated more than 30 […]
One killed ,Ten injured in accident at Bijbhehara.
One person died while ten others were injured in a road accident at Gantalipora, Bijbehara on Thursday. The accident occurred after a bus and a mini-bus had a head-on collision near Gantalipora on Bijbehara-Pahalgam road. The deceased has been identified as Aakib Ahmad Bhat s/o Mohammad Yousuf Bhat of Wapzan, Bijbehara. According to Medical Superintendent […]
3 villagers yet to be traced in snow storm
Three villagers who are trapped in snow storm on Badarwah Basoli highway could not be traced till Wednesday evening police said. The locals along with army and police launched rescue operation but now the chances of thier survival have become bleak. Police said that operation would be started again on thrusday morning to trace them.They […]
Govt to regularise services of 60,000 daily wagers, says Mehbooba Mufti
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that her government would regularise the services of 60,000 daily wagers and casual labourers working in various departments. File image of Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufit. AFPFile image of Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufit. AFP The decision is being seen […]
Basmati Mandis to be set up across JK: Hanjura
JAMMU, : Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today said that the Government is working on a comprehensive plan to open up Basmati Mandis across the state to give better marketing facilities to farmers. The Minister was addressing the farmers and growers after inaugurating 7th annual buyer-seller meet for traditional aromatic Basmati rice at […]
Abdul Haq reviews implementation of CM’s commitments at Kupwara
KUPWARA,: Minister for Rural Development Panchayat Raj, Law and Justice Abdul Haq Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers at Kupwara district to review the progress of implementation of CM commitments made by her at the Public Durbar in the district. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Khalid Jahangir, SSP Shamsher Hussain […]
Heritage a binding force for communities, cultures: Dr Drabu
NEW DELHI: J&K Minister for Finance, Culture, Labour & Employment Dr Haseeb A Drabu said that cultural heritage plays a vital role in our life and keeps us attached with our tradition and beliefs. It is the prime duty of any civilized society to protect and preserve its cultural heritage. Without cultural, historical artefacts, civilization […]
Local hospitality overwhelms South Indian tour operators
SRINAGAR, To tap the South Indian market, the department of tourism Kashmir organized a FAM tour for the travel agents from Chennai and Bangalore who visited Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yusmarg and Srinagar city. The travel agents were all in praise for the hospitality they experienced during their travel here. They were also mesmerized by the beautiful […]
Power connections to be seeded with Ration, Aadhar cards: Dy CM
JAMMU,: In order to identify the genuine power consumers and increase the revenue generation, the electric connections would be seeded with the Aadhaar cards and the ration cards being issued by the Food Civil supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr […]
