2 houseboats gutted in blaze at Dal Lake

Srinagar: At least two houseboats were gutted in a fire incident that broke out on Wednesday morning in Dal Lake here in Dalgate area of Srinagar. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer, massive fire broke out in Dal Lake in early Wednesday morning in which two houseboats namely New Zealand belonging to Badiyari family […]

Sagar asks admin to keep men and machinery ready to tackle with expected snowfall

Sagar asks admin to keep men and machinery ready to tackle with expected snowfall

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has asked the administration to remain wide-awake following the meteorological department’s forecast for snowfall in coming days. Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar in a statement released from the party headquarters Nawa- e-Subh, asked the divisional administration of both the provinces to ensure that people do not suffer […]

Ecological Club of NIT Srinagar organises poetry recitation competition

‘Climate change can be resolved by switching to renewable energy generations: Prof. Sehgal Srinagar: The Ecological Club (EcoCult.) of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Tuesday organized a virtual poetry competition titled ‘Poetry Slam’, in which various issues related to the environment were discussed and highlighted by the participants The theme of the event was […]

VC advertisement issued as per norms: KU spokesperson

VC advertisement issued as per norms: KU spokesperson

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir has issued the advertisement notice for the post of Vice Chancellor as per the UGC regulations and other set norms. Refuting reports in a section of press that the said advertisement has been issued in violation of UGC guidelines, a KU spokesperson said the UGC regulations of 2018, which have […]

DC Srinagar reviews plan for maintenance of heritage architecture in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Coordination-cum-Implementation Committee (DLCIC) was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here today to finalize and formulate a comprehensive action plan for restoration, revival, preservation and maintenance of Architecture and Heritage of religious places/assets in district. On the occasion, the meeting discussed threadbare […]

DC Srinagar, Dir Health finalize modalities for roll out of Covid-19 Vaccination for 15-17 age group

DC Srinagar, Dir Health finalize modalities for roll out of Covid-19 Vaccination for 15-17 age group

SRINAGAR: In order to finalize the modalities for roll out of Covid-19 Vaccination for 15-17 age group to begin from January 03, 2022, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Sunday chaired a meeting here at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex. Director Health Services Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmad Rather was also present on the occasion. […]

JK Yateem Foundation unveils annual calendar

JK Yateem Foundation unveils annual calendar

Srinagar: As part of reaching out to the common masses with information, education and communication (IEC) related to the social service sector, the J&K Yateem Foundation unveiled its Annual Wall Calendar for Year 2022 here. JKYF is a Society registered vide Registration Number 3758-S of 2001 under Registrar of Societies, J&K serving the poor & […]

DHSK launches anti-tobacco campaign across Kashmir

Various awareness programs held across Kashmir hospitals Srinagar: On the directions of Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, an aggressive anti-tobacco campaign under the National Tobacco Control Program was launched on Saturday by Director Health Services Kashmir across Kashmir. A spokesperson of DHSK said the anti-tobacco campaign was announced recently in a […]

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress on Semi Ring road project

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress on Semi Ring road project

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Friday convened a meeting here to review the progress of the Semi Ring road project, tree cutting and other issues. Meeting was attended in person by Joint Director Geology and Mining, representative of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, District Mineral Officer Srinagar, Chief Project Manager, NKC Projects […]

SMC bids adieu to the Health Officer on his retirement

SRINAGAR: SMC organised farewell for Health Officer Dr Javaid Ahmed Qazi on his retirement. On the occasion Commissioner SMC Athar Amir congratulated him for accomplishing the tenure of his service and wished him success in his future life. All the Joint Commissioners including Secretary, Chief Sanitation Officer, Chief Enforcement Officer, Chief Transport Officer, Chief Anti […]