SRINAGAR: In an effort to further facilitate the tourists and yatries visiting Kashmir, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir has set up a dedicated helpline desk at the Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar. The aim of setting up the helpline desk is to redress the grievances of tourists viz a viz any service instantly and in case […]
BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla have apprehended two individuals involved in extorting a family by demanding a sum of Rs 1 lakh to secure the release of a person detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA). “On 03/07/2023, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from a person namely Faisal Bashir Saleh son of Bashir Ahmad […]
Directs officers to utilize them for smooth flow of traffic in view of SANJY, tourist rush SRINAGAR: Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh on Tuesday flagged off retrofitted sixteen Innova Crysta Highway Patrol vehicles and 110 Royal Enfield (350) Classic motorcycles with modern technology features to be deployed with Traffic Police. The flag off […]
SRINAGAR: Two talented women entrepreneurs, Nuzhat Qazi and Insha Mir, have secured funding of Rs 50 lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs, respectively, through the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Startup India. This milestone serves as a testament to the exceptional potential and entrepreneurial spirit of women in the region. The “Women for […]
Aimed to enhance safety, well being among adventure enthusiasts: Dir Tourism SRINAGAR: Directorate of Tourism Kashmir, in collaboration with Adventure Sports Cover 360 on Monday organised a seminar on ‘Adventure Safety including Medical Rescue and Insurance’ here. The seminar was held with an aim to educate adventure enthusiasts, tour operators, and local stakeholders about the […]
Devotees overwhelmed to witness traditional Hindu-Muslim brotherhood PAMPORE: Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles organised a langer and medical camp for devotees at the annual Mata Jawala Ji festival in Khrew Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country thronged the famous Shri Jawala […]
Huge rush of devotees witnessed after 30 years PAMPORE: The annual festival of Mata Jawala Ji was celebrated with religious fervour at Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday. The festival is celebrated to observe the birthday of Shri Jawala Mata Ji. It was after 30 years that devotees in huge […]
SRINAGAR: In a swift and successful operation on Sunday evening, IAF ALH Mk III helicopter rescued two injured civilian mountaineers in the nick of time from Thajwas Glacier, one of whom had suffered multiple fractures, hypothermia and other injuries. “Faisal Wani and Zeeshan Mushtaq were spotted by ground party in inhospitable glacier where the helicopter […]
SRINAGAR: Authorities here have disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah in the city, the managing body of the Jamia Masjid said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said the decision was conveyed to the managing body by the authorities. The congregational Eid prayers have not been allowed at the Eidgah […]
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Tuesday conducted a visit to Pantha Chowk Bus Stand (e-Bus Charging location) to take on spot progress of works under execution through Srinagar Smart City, here. At the outset, the Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City briefed the Div Com regarding the status of work conducted so […]