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 SMC said there is no problem of funds and they have start installing the new lights. The areas where street lights are defunct include Nawa Kadal, Saki daffar, Bemina, Eid Gah, […]
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 homes. PDD, as per its own power rationing schedule, is supposed to supply power for more than 15 hours in unmetered areas while for 20 hours in metered areas. This rationing […]
Srinagar: In the face of erratic weather patterns, the meteorological department (MeT) has set the process for procuring three weather radars for more accurate weather forecast in the region. Director MeT department Sonam Lotus told Kashmir Reader they have invited bids for the radars in the face of ongoing climate change. “By 2020, these radars […]
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 of director who have approved this decision in a meeting. Official said that old machines are around 20 years old and they are not working properly due to which de-weeding […]
Srinagar: Traffic jams on Srinagar roads have witnessed a sudden increase during the week, with this mismanagement continuing to add to the woes of people. The absence of traffic police at many spots, now forcing locals volunteer to helping people to manage grid-locks on Sunday. People as well as students in Srinagar are surprised why […]
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 not been connected to surveillance hub. Thecameras installed a few months ago had to be linked with a proper monitoring and surveillance hub to keep a proper check, but due to […]
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 illegal encroachment of land and preserve the habitat for long term management. The official at Srinagar Development Authority said that setting up buffer zones will add aesthetic value to the area. […]
Traffic police says Srinagar-Jammu road restored for traffic
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 highway, which connects Kashmir with rest of the world, was closed for traffic for last six days after a massive landslide blocked the road. In Srinagar markets, prices of kitchen […]
SRINAGAR: The first major snowfall of the season crippled life in Kashmir Valley, disturbing surface transport, air traffic, as well as the power supply even as officials say weather will remain dry for next few days. Authorities on Thursday shut the Srinagar-Jammu highway for vehicular traffic after heavy snowfall and landslides at different places on […]
SRINAGAR: As the new Motor Vehicle Act has come into force from September 1, traffic department hasasked parents to help in creating awareness and inform their children about the new traffic rules to avoid penalties. Officials said that parents play an important role in creating awareness about the traffic rules. They said as per the […]