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Fuel stations run empty in Srinagar

Srinagar: Several fuel stations in Srinagar were closed on Thursday because of shortage of fuel due to frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway. The highway was...

500 structures to be relocated for realigning Dal Lake’s western front

Srinagar: The Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) will have to clear about 500 structures for establishing a proposed road along the western front...

Highway closed for fourth day

Srinagar: Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed for traffic for fourth consecutive day on Saturday even as men and machinery have been pressed into service to...

Massive landslide damages Srinagar-Jammu highway stretch

Srinagar: A massive landslide once again closed Srinagar-Jammu highway for the third consecutive day on Friday leaving hundreds of passengers and vehicles stranded on...

Internet shutdown hits economically weaker section as social welfare dept unable to distribute cash assistance

Srinagar: Internet shutdown in Kashmir has deprived economically weaker sections of the society from getting their monthly online cash assistance for last four months. The...

STPs to be upgraded to check rising pollution levels in Dal Lake

Srinagar: After facing much delay, Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) around Dal Lake are going to be upgraded to control pollution levels in the lake. The...

LAWDA puts demolition drive on hold after concerned officer transferred

SRINAGAR: Encroachment demolition squad of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) is helplessly looking at illegal constructions coming up in Dal Lake and adjoining...

Flights cancelled, highway shut as snow returns to Valley

Srinagar: A fresh spell of snow in Kashmir affected air connectivity at Srinagar Airport and resulted in closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway for traffic on...

Govt to come up with multiple parking slots in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The governmentis coming up with multiple parking lots in next ten years in Srinagar to overcome frequent traffic jams – which is causing...

Air connectivity resumes, Jmu-Sgr highway closed

Srinagar: Even as air connectivity from Kashmir valley restored completely on Sunday, efforts are on to restore the road connectivity on Jammu Srinagar Highway...

Air traffic resumes partially at Srinagar Airport

Srinagar: Aerial traffic was partially restored at Srinagar Airport on Saturday but the Srinagar-Jammu highway continues to remained shut for third consecutive day leaving...

Snow shuts Sgr-Jmu highway, air traffic

Srinagar: Fresh spell of snowfall on Friday resulted in closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway as well as suspension of aerial traffic for seventh consecutive day. Authorities...

Cold, fog disrupts life across Valley

Srinagar: While cold intensified across valley, foggy conditions that prevailed all through Sunday, led to total disruption of air traffic leading to cancelling of...

Low visibility disrupts air traffic

Srinagar: Low visibility triggered by dense fog in Kashmir disrupted entire air traffic at Srinagar Airport on second straight day on Saturday. All the 27...

Dense fog hits flight ops at Srinagar Airport

Srinagar: Dense fog engulfed Kashmir resulting in disruption and cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport on Friday. As many as 11 flights were cancelled in...

SMC unable to carry out de-slitting of drains due to funds crunch

Srinagar: The shortage of funds has hit Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s activity of clearing drains resulting in frequent water logging in the city. SMC commissioner Khursheed...

High Court seeks govt response over electrocution of minor boy in Bandipora

SRINAGAR: The J&K High court has called response from government over the electrocution of minor boy in Mantrigam, Bandipora after coming in direct contact...

Ban of polythene defied by shopkeepers in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Despite blanket ban imposed on the use of polythene bags in Srinagar city, the shopkeepers and vendors continue to violate the orders. Srinagar drainage...

Weather department predicts more rains, snow in Valley

Srinagar: Upper reaches of the Valley witnessed fresh snowfall while incessant rains lashed plains on Wednesday bringing down temperatures in the region. In north Kashmir,...

HC disposes PIL on stone quarrying

RINAGAR: While disposing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on illegal stone quarrying, the J&K High Court on Monday directed the government to ensure no...

Street lights in Srinagar defunct, SMC says will install new ones

SRINAGAR: The street lights in Srinagar are lying defunct from a long-time leaving commuter in complete darkness in the evening, while the officials at...

Consumers suffer despite power dept’s curtailment schedule

SRINAGAR: This winter also, kashmir-based consumers have begun to face difficulties as Power Development Department (PDD), fails to maintain its supply required to lit-up...

Govt invites bids for installing weather radars for accurate forecast

Srinagar: In the face of erratic weather patterns, the meteorological department (MeT) has set the process for procuring three weather radars for more accurate...

LAWDA to buy new de-weeding machines for Dal, Nigeen lakes

SRINAGAR: Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) is going to purchasenew de-weeding machines for Dal and Nigeen lakes. The decision was taken by the board...

Traffic jams continue on City roads

Srinagar: Traffic jams on Srinagar roads have witnessed a sudden increase during the week, with this mismanagement continuing to add to the woes of...

CCTVs to check ferrying of construction material around Dal, Nigeen lakes defunct

SRINAGAR: The cameras installed around Dal and Nigeen lakes to keep a check onillegal ferrying of construction material are non-functional as the CCTVs have...

Govt to set up buffer zones around water bodies to check illegal encroachment

SRINAGAR: For the first-time, government is going to set up green belt areas or buffer zones around the water bodies in Kashmir to curb...

Highway closure shoots up prices of essentials in Kashmir

Srinagar: Closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway has triggered an acute shortage of essential supplies in Kashmir with people complaining about lack of check on markets. The...

Highways shut, air traffic suspended

SRINAGAR: The first major snowfall of the season crippled life in Kashmir Valley, disturbing surface transport, air traffic, as well as the power supply...

New MV Act: Help create awareness; Traffic dept to parents

SRINAGAR: As the new Motor Vehicle Act has come into force from September 1, traffic department hasasked parents to help in creating awareness and...

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