Srinagar: The J&K High Court granted two weeks to chief secretaries of the two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh to finalize the re-constitution of Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and District Consumer Forums under Consumer Protection Act, 2019. “We grant further two weeks time to the respondents to finalize the matter as regards the re-constitution […]
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: The Mechanical Engineering department of Kashmir said that it has cleared 11,068 kilometersof roads of snow across Kashmir valley recently. As per the officials figures available with Kashmir Reader, 3715 km of roads of snow has been cleared from three districts of the centre Kashmir. In Srinagar, 1180.25 kms of road of snow has […]
SRINAGAR: Authorities at the University of Kashmir have sealed the varsity’s Rumi gate for traffic “due to technical snag” causing inconvenience to visitors. The Rumi and Budshah gates of the varsity were closed by the administration for motorists “all of a sudden” around a month ago, sources told Kashmir Reader. Besides closing the Rumi gate […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Tuesday held that it is not proper to scuttle investigation at threshold stage while dismissing a plea seeking quashing of anti-graft case. It was recorded by the court that if the FIR/challan discloses the commission of offences, the High Court should not interfere with the investigation as it would […]
SRINAGAR: The prolonged and unprecedented internet shutdown in Kashmir has already completed 100 days, entering 107th day on Tuesday, which is a matter of deep concern and condemnation, Kashmir Press Club said. “The management committee of the Kashmir Press Club, while discussing the impact of the internet blackout observed that for the Journalists in Kashmir, […]
SRINAGAR: The J&K High Court on Monday directed member secretary of J&K Legal Services Authority to submit a compliance report about legal assistance being provided to people arrested under public safety Act, failing which he should appear in person. The direction was passed after senior advocate Syed Tassadque Hussain submitted before the court that no […]
SRINAGAR: Construction of nine new polytechnic colleges in Jammu and Kashmir has remained pending since the government of India established them six years ago. In 2012, the government established 18 new polytechnic colleges in the erstwhile state and allocated Rs 8 crore to each college. Besides, Rs 4.3 crore was granted for purchasing equipment and […]
SRINAGAR: Central Kashmir’s Mechanical department is facing shortage of operational and maintenance crew to operate equipment’s for clearing snow along arterial roads in central Kashmir. While trained drivers are retiring from services, the department is engaging its casual labourer- who incase of any mishap would not get enough compensation. While officials maintain that casual employees […]
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar administration Sunday conducted a comprehensive review of reports of damage formulated by inter-departmental committees comprising officials from Horticulture, Agriculture, Revenue and Rural Development departments to assess the damages suffered by farmers in Srinagar district during the recent spell of heavy snowfall. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who visited several areas Sunday […]