Rail service suspended yet again
Northern railway authorities have decided late not to have railway service on tuesday from Srinagar to Banihal. The decision was taken as a precautionry measure to avoid protests and violence which can damage the property of railways in Kashmir valley. Passengers who travel by train have been at the receiving end of railway authorities during […]
3militants killed 1caught in injured condition in Qazigund gunfight
Giving final details of the gunfight on Srinagar Jammu highway near Qazigund Police said that three militants were killed as they retrieved the body of local militant Yawar from the debris of encounter site.police said that they were able to arrest one militant alive in injured condition. Police chief S P Vaid took to twitter […]
Govt orders transfer of several officers:
Jammu , ;The government today ordered transfers and postings of several officers. *According to an order Peerzada Zahoor Ahmad, KAS, Deputy Director, Tourism, Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Deputy Director (Hqr) in the Directorate of Information, J&K, against an available vacancy.* *Atul Gupta, KAS, Deputy Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu, is […]
Declare Gurez as organic valley: Nazir Gurezi
SRINAGAR, : Deputy Speaker, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today stressed that Gurez should be declared as an organic valley, free from all fertilizers. Chairing a high-level meeting on the activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Gurez valley, the Deputy Speaker said the valley has the potential of producing organic products. “Topographically, Gurez has different weather […]
Disaster preparedness helps to mitigate damages during emergencies: Dir DM
SRINAGAR,: Continuing with its efforts to sensitize youngsters during disasters and emergencies, experts today said that disaster preparedness helps to minimize the damages during disasters. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of 5-day disaster preparedness programme, organized by Civil Defence at Scholar’s School, Natipora, Srinagar, Director, Disaster Management, Aamir Ali said that Government has initiated a mass […]
Lal Singh emphasizes on preservation of local arts, culture
JAMMU-Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for making dedicated efforts for promotion of creative arts and preservation of cultural heritage of the state. The Minister was speaking at a function organized by Viraj Kala Kendra, a Non-Governmental Organisation at Gandhi Nagar on the 85th birth anniversary of renowned sculptorer Vidya Rattan Khajuria, […]
PMSSS admissions for2018-019 session: Dr Samoon reviews preparations
JAMMU,: To ensure wide publicity and maximum intake of candidates, the authorities have decided to hold series of workshops and counseling seminars ahead of admissions for 2018-2019 academic session under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations being made at various levels were reviewed here today at a high level meeting […]
HDFC Bank’s ‘Blood Donation Drive’ on Friday, Dec8
Srinagar,: HDFC Bank Ltd., will hold its nationwide Blood Donation Drive on December 8. People between the age group 18-65 can walk-in to any of the over 2,000 Blood Donation Camps in 950+ cities to donate blood. To find the location of the camp nearest to you, please visit HDFC Bank website. Here’s some information about the […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of tourism projects under PMDP
JAMMU, : Chief Secretary B B Vyas today called for fast-pacing tourism projects in the State to ensure productive use of the resources available to Jammu and Kashmir for this key sectorunder the Prime Minister’s Developmental Package (PMDP). “Access the funds available to the sector, use it judiciously and deliver the mandated outcome within the set […]
Power Woes: Kupwara residents block Chowkibal road in protest
KUPWARA: Facing frequent power outages for past over two weeks, residents of Regipora in northern Kupwara district on Monday held a protest demonstration against Power Development Department (PDD). The protestors including women and children blocked Chowkibal-Kupwara road for traffic on both sides leading to a massive traffic jam for about an hour. “Even in this metered area, we […]
