Several projects underway to restore, preserve, develop religious, heritage places: Sgr admin

SRINAGAR: In order to restore, preserve and develop various religious places and heritage sites/assets in the district, several projects are being executed by the District Administration Srinagar. Under “Scheme for Revival, Restoration, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage in Jammu and Kashmir number of identified Religious Places/Heritage Sites approval has been accorded for the […]

New Hijri year: Dr Farooq, Omar recall supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA)

New Hijri year: Dr Farooq, Omar recall supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA)

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah in their message on the very onset of the holy Month of Muharram-Ul-Haram said the month tells us to wage a sustained, and peaceful struggle against injustice, and oppression. In his message Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that the month […]

Innovative ‘Poney Ambulance’ service revolutionizes healthcare support for yatris

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has introduced a ‘Poney Ambulance’ service for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024, providing critical healthcare support to pilgrims during their journey. Conceived by Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr.Mushtaq Ahmad Rathar under the guidance of Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, this innovative initiative […]

Work on Landslide hit Kishtwar-Paddar Road in full swing: DC

KISHTWAR: Few days back the Kishtwar to Paddar road was severely disrupted due to a massive landslide at Nagseni, halting vehicular movement and impacting essential supplies to the Paddar Sub Division. The alternate road from the Himachal side remained open for essential supplies, but the same were disrupted due to the washing away of Singhrah […]

Apni Party is committed to standing with people, regardless of circumstances: G H Mir

SRINAGAR: Apni Party Senior Vice President, Ghulam Hassan Mir, on Sunday urged the party workers to intensify their political activities and public outreach to create a closer bond with the people at the grassroots level in their respective areas. He identified some grave public issues and assured that Apni Party will work unwaveringly to ensure […]

4 militants, soldier killed in 2 Kulgam gunfights

4 militants, soldier killed in 2 Kulgam gunfights

Srinagar: Four militants and a soldier were killed in twin encounters in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. They said contact with militants was established during a cordon and search operation in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam. In the exchange of fire there so far, four militants have been killed, the […]

We will continue to work with strength to defeat enemies of peace: DGP

We will continue to work with strength to defeat enemies of peace: DGP

Doda/Jammu: Police along with other forces will continue to work with more strength and determination to fight and defeat the enemies of peace, police chief R R Swain said on Saturday. Swain, the Jammu and Kashmir director general of police, asserted that his force along with other security agencies is committed and determined to eliminate […]

LG urges people to celebrate diversity in art

LG urges people to celebrate diversity in art

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Musical Harmony event organised by Koshur Raag, in association with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, at Srinagar today. In his address, the Lt Governor called upon the people to celebrate diversity in art, culture and literary field, which is the source of India’s greatness. “Art and culture […]

CS assesses progress on Smart City works, other H&UDD schemes

CS assesses progress on Smart City works, other H&UDD schemes

Srinagar, July 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting to review status of different ongoing projects of Smart City Mission (SCM) here in twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu besides assessing other schemes of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) under implementation in J&K. Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, VC, […]

Govt asks departments to streamline execution of development works

Govt asks departments to streamline execution of development works

Srinagar, July 6: The Government has issued fresh instructions to its departments to streamline the execution of developmental works in Jammu and Kashmir. It has also asked the departments to review ongoing approved works on BEAMS and delete those which are non-starter or non-priority. “As per Rule 136(1) of GFR-2017, no work shall be commenced […]