Weekly Lockdown from Friday to Monday to continue: Govt

Weekly Lockdown from Friday to Monday to continue: Govt

Srinagar: Amid surge in covid-19 cases, government on Sunday decided to continue with the 64-hour lockdown from Friday 2 pm in Jammu and Kashmir. In an order issued by the State Executive Committee headed by Chief Secretary Dr Arin Kumar Mehta, the government has reiterated most of the measures announced by it following the start […]

Only stranded traffic to be allowed on highway today

Only stranded traffic to be allowed on highway today

Srinagar: Only stranded vehicles will be allowed to ply on Jammu-Srinagar highway today, traffic police said. The road was closed after snow and rains triggered landslides and shooting stones at several places on the highway. “On 24-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs(passenger)/ private cars (only stranded) shall be allowed from Jammu […]

Medical faculty protest H&ME Dept move to empower administrators

Medical faculty protest H&ME Dept move to empower administrators

Srinagar: The Health and Medical Education department in J&K has proposed to empower administrators, personal officers and administrative officers of Government Medical Colleges and Subordinate Departments of Health and Medical Education department, an official communique said Sunday. As per the proposal, the duties, responsibilities and functions of the administrators, personal officers and administrative officers will […]

Jitendra Singh reviews pandemic, other issues in his Udhampur-Kathua-Doda

SRINAGAR: In the wake of Pandemic related restrictions and weekend shutdown, Jitendra Singh today virtually reviewed pandemic and other related issues with Deputy Commissioners, DDC Chairpersons and SSPs of the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency, which is represented by him in the Parliament. In addition to the Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of the six districts, the […]

Shikara rally held in Dal lake

Shikara rally held in Dal lake

Dir Tourism Kashmir stresses for observation of Covid SOPs SRINAGAR: In a streak of multiple events organized by Tourism Department of Kashmir to celebrate 75th year of independence under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the department today held a colorful Shikara rally in Dal Lake to woo tourists to the valley. Director Tourism G N Itoo […]

Restaurant café owners hit hard by Covid lockdowns

Restaurant café owners hit hard by Covid lockdowns

Srinagar: Restaurant and café owners in Kashmir valley are facing huge hardships to survive amid lockdowns in the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns day by day. Sheikh Feroz, president Kashmir Restaurants & Cafes Association said, “We have already urged all our association members to follow strict COVID-19 SOPs as directed by the district administrations from time to […]

Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan calls on Lt Governor

Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan calls on Lt Governor

Jammu: J&K’s alpine skier, Arif Mohammed Khan who has qualified for Winter Olympics in Beijing called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan, here today. Skier Arif Khan who hails from a small village of Goiwara in Hajibal, Tangmarg in Kashmir valley has achieved the unique distinction of being India’s sole representative at […]

Police arrests 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla, huge quantity of contraband recovered

Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Gantamulla Bala intercepted 02 persons identified as Khursheed Ahmad Khan son of Zulfiqar Khan and Rouf Ahmad Khan […]

Police seizes 2 vehicles for illegal extraction of minerals in Baramulla

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have seized two vehicles for illegal extraction of minerals. Police party led by SHO PS Pattan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohammad Nawaz Khanday-JKPS seized two vehicles (01 Tractors and 01 JCB) for illegal extractions of minerals at Khanpeth Singhpora Pattan area. Police requests the people not to indulge […]