Srinagar: The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir crossed the four lakh mark on Monday as more than 12,000 yatris had darshan of the naturally formed ice lingam, officials said here. “As many as 12,539 pilgrims performed the yatra on Monday and had darshan of […]
Srinagar: At least 15 persons have been affected by a Gastroenteritis outbreak in Kewa village of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kulgam said at least 15 cases of gastroenteritis have been reported in the area. “Among them, two are admitted at PHC Qazigund and are about to be […]
Duo express gratitude to LG for recognising their efforts PAMPORE: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, acknowledged the commendable efforts of Dr Aftab Ahmad Rather and Rubeena Jan during the “Awaam Ki Awaaz” programme. Dr Aftab, founder of the Keegam Youth Trust, and Rubeena Jan from Tral, a pioneering female dairy farmer, received […]
Hospitals in Gund and Kangan struggle to provide emergency services due to poorly maintained ambulances GANDERBAL: A crisis is looming at hospitals situated on the notorious Srinagar-Leh highway in Kashmir Valley, where a surge in major accidents has recently occurred, putting immense pressure on the emergency services. The hospitals in Block Gund and Kangan in […]
Directs meticulous arrangements at all levels for smooth celebrations of main event SRINAGAR: In order to ensure smooth celebration of forthcoming Independence-Day, 2024 in the District, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Monday convened a meeting of Officers from Civil and Police Administration at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, […]
BANDIPORA: In wake of the prevailing dry weather conditions in the Union Territory of J&K, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman today directed officers of Jal Shakti, Irrigation and Flood Control and Mechanical Irrigation departments to take all necessary measures to ensure adequate supply of drinking water across district Bandipora. Chairperson, District Development […]
PAMPORE: In a significant crackdown on illegal mineral extraction, the Geology and Mining Department of Pulwama district has seized eight vehicles, including two JCBs, during a series of raids conducted over the past 24 hours, officials told Kashmir Reader. District Mineral Officer Pulwama, Er Mohammad Manzoor, led the operation alongside his staff. The team targeted […]
ANANTNAG: In a significant initiative taken by Police in Anantnag to reach out to the women in distress and to ensure the safety & well-being of women in the district, established a 24×7 Women Help Desk mobile numbers at seven police stations of the district. The Help Desk, manned by dedicated female Police Officers, aims […]
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Monday inaugurated a two-day refresher training program for master trainers on the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) Phase II at Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (JKIMPARD) here. Director General Rural Sanitation, Anu Malhotra, Superintending […]
NEW DELHI: As Parliament commenced its monsoon session on Monday, the Opposition clashed with the government on the NEET examination paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha and staged a walk-out over Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s replies during the Question Hour. Reacting to the Minister’s statements, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said it is […]