Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; 1 Skier Killed, 3 Other Rescued, 1 Missing
Srinagar,: A skier has been killed and three others rescued with one gone missing after an avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon, an official said. The official said that an avalanche hit Khilan Marg, trapping inside at least five foreign skiers. “Soon after, a massive rescue operation […]
LG Sinha Conducts On-Site Inspection And Reviews Ongoing Construction Work Of Transit Accommodation
SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the transit accommodation for PM Package employees at Zewan, today. The Lt Governor directed the officials to complete 10 Blocks comprising 240 residential units by March 20, 2024. He further directed the officials for installation of CCTV cameras, and […]
Labourer from UP dies under landslide on Highway
Srinagar’ : A labourer from Uttar Pradesh died after coming under a massive landslide in Ramban district along Jammu-Srinagar highway on Thursday, officials said. The landslide has further delayed the opening of the thoroughfare which continues to remain blocked for any fresh traffic for the last three days. Official sources said that a fresh landslide […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Koolipora, Khanyar in Shahr-e-Khaas
Says decisions taken during Grievance Redressal Camps are addressed with proper follow up to fulfill public demands SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21: Continuing its endeavours to listen to the grievances of people at their door steps and to ensure on spot resolution of their developmental issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday held a Public Grievance […]
J&K Haj Committee announces interview schedule for Khadim-ul-Hujaj aspirants for Haj-2024
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21: The J&K Hajj Committee today issued an interview schedule for candidates who have applied for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj for Haj-2024. As per an official notification, the interview of eligible candidates for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj shall be held at Haj House, Bemina, Srinagar as per schedule given below. For aspirants from Anantnag, Bandipora, […]
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Partially Reopens
SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway, spanning 270 km, has been partially reopened for one-way traffic after being shut for two days due to landslides in Ramban district. The closure stemmed from landslides and stone shootings at numerous points along the highway, disrupting the vital link between Kashmir and the rest of the country. Clearing operations at […]
Avalanche Floods Sonamarg Highway
SRINAGAR: An avalanche has blocked the passage of the Sindh river in the Kangan belt and flooded the road. Machines have been deployed to clear the passage so that traffic does not suffer disruptions of the strategic highway. Reports said an avalanche hit the Sidh river near Hung area and blocked the passage. “Its water is […]
Gurez Schools Closed for Two Days Amid Snowfall
SRINAGAR: Due to the recent snowfall, schools in the Gurez sub-division will be closed for two days, officials said on Wednesday. “In view of heavy snowfall and Avalanche threat, it is hereby ordered that all Government/Private educational Institutions in Sub Division Gurez shall remain closed for two days W.e.f 21-02-2024,” reads an order issued by SDM […]
2 young students suffocate to death in Bandipora
Bandipora, Feb 21: Two students of a religious seminary died due to suffocation in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday.A police official said that two students from Darul-uloom Faiz-ul-uloom tragically died due to suffocation in Ashtangoo village of Bandipora. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the Darasgah officials found the children and their father […]
Dr Sachidananda Mohanty is executive director AIIMS Kashmir
Srinagar: The Government of India has appointed Prof. Dr Sachidananda Mohanty as executive director of AIIMS Awantipora, Kashmir.The Appointments Committee of Cabinet(ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr Sachidananda Mohanty, who has also served medical superintendent AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as executive director of AIIMS, Awantipora.The ACC has also cancelled the appointment of Lt Gen Anup Banerjee […]