Shopian: Restrictions were imposed in part of Srinagar on Sunday to prevent people from taking out the Muharram procession on Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. The day is observed as a mark of sacrifice and mourning, recalling the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of […]
Srinagar; Restrictions continued in parts of Srinagar for the second consecutive on Saturday as a preventive measure in view of the ninth day of Muharram. In the City, many roads were sealed as makeshift barricades were laid across roads to prevent public movement. In the old city, at Habba Kadal, Fateh Kadal and adjoining areas, […]
Srinagar: Two days of rain in Jammu and Kashmir have led to an increase in water level in major rivers and streams, but there is no immediate threat of floods, officals said on Friday. The gauge reading of River Jhelum and its tributaries as per the Irrigation and Flood Control Department at 7 pm Friday […]
Water-logging in city, landslides on highway Srinagar: Rains lashed Kashmir valley on Thursday for the second consecutive day, flooding the city streets and keeping the Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for the third consecutive day. As per the weather office, most parts of the valley received rainfall till the evening. Deputy Director of the regional Meteorological Department, […]
Srinagar: Repair of the breach in Malshahi Bagh canal in Ganderbal, which has affected water supply to thousands of households in Srinagar, is yet to be completed even after eight months. Officials are now claiming that the work will be completed in October this year. The Malshahi Bagh canal is the main source of drinking […]
Srinagar: Algae has engulfed the surface of the Dal Lake, and this algae changes colour like a chameleon from green to red as the temperature rises during the day. Now, with the lake showing such tell-tale signs of neglect, the LAWDA has started excavation of weeds in the lake. As per officials at LAWDA, the […]
Srinagar: Strict restrictions were imposed in Kashmir on August 15, the Indian Independence Day, with government forces deployed on roads in large numbers. Restrictions on the movement of people were especially severe in areas around the Sher-i-Kashmir stadium where Lt Governor Manoj Sinha unfurled the National Flag. Security forces sealed all roads going towards the […]
Srinagar: Despite spending crores of rupees to beautify and restore the lost glory of Dal Lake, the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has failed to control the growth of weeds in the lake. Weeds have engulfed a large portion of the lake, with the stretch from Hazratbal to Boulevard and to Foreshore Road and […]
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have beefed up security arrangements in order to ensure a peaceful Independence Day on Saturday. The main official Independence Day function in Srinagar will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir cricket stadium where tight security arrangements have been made. The road leading to the venue has been barricaded and civilian […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Tuesday was informed by the government that none of the National Conference (NC) leaders had been ‘detained’ last year and were free to move anywhere with ‘certain precautions’ for the security of the petitioners. Additional Advocate General (AAG), B A Dar in response to the pleas filed by National […]