Raghav reviews progress of 7th Economic Census
Calls it a visionary document helpful in guiding towards better planning & development SRINAGAR, MAY 24: Secretary PD&MD, Raghav Langer today held a meeting to had detailed review of the conduct of 7th Economic census in the UT and release of provisional results drawn thereafter. The meeting was attended by DG, Economics & Statistics; District […]
DC Srinagar chairs DLC meet for effective implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar
Sets Targets & Timeline SRINAGAR, MAY 24: With a view to conserve water for the future, a meeting of District Level Committee constituted for effective implementation and coordination for Mission Amrit Sarovar was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here […]
Pahari a language of historical importance; need to promote, preserve it: Safeena Beigh
Cultural activities important component of tourism promotion: Dir Tourism URI, MAY 24: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages with an active collaboration of Tourism Department and Baramulla District Administration today held a 03 day long Pahari Cultural Festival at Mini Stadium here. The three day Pahari Cultural Festival was inaugurated by Chairperson, District Development […]
Enforcement teams recover Rs 200 fine from violators
RAMBAN, MAY 24: As per District Immunization Officer Ramban, Dr. Suresh, the Health Department on Tuesday administered Covid Vaccine Doses to 144 persons including 75 children in the age group of 12-14. Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol, the Enforcement teams fined violators for roaming without wearing face masks and for not maintaining […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits different areas of Pulwama; interacts with Vegetable growers
SRINAGAR, MAY 24: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited different areas of district Pulwama. During the visit, the Director interacted with the vegetable growers of Kakpora and other adjacent villages and monitored the paddy transplantation in the district. He met a number of farmers and took on spot feedback regarding various interventions […]
3 persons suffer splinter wounds in grenade blast in Yaripora Kulgam
Three civilians were injured in a grenade blast at a bus stand in Yaripora area of south Kahsmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. A police officer told GNS that the militants hurled grenade at a joint naka party of police and CRPF, which fell in a drain and exploded with a bang. Three civilians suffered injuries […]
J&K reports 3 new covid-19 cases, no death
Srinagar, May 24 : Jammu and Kashmir reported three new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the pathogen in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that all the cases were reported from Jammu district, taking the overall tally to 454207—166438 in Jammu and 287769 in Kashmir. There was […]
Cop killed, daughter injured in militant attack in Soura Srinagar
A policeman was killed while as his daughter was injured after suspected militants on tuesday fired upon him in Soura area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, officials said. A top police officer told GNS that militants fired upon the cop near Anchar Soura. He was shifted to nearby hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile Senior Doctor […]
Rider dies in South Kashmir road accident
A young man died in a road accident on Tuesday in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a motor-cyclists met with an accident on Bijbehara Bypass, resulting in critical injuries to the rider, identified as Yasir Ahmad Dar son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a resident […]
53-year old man jumps into the river in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 24: A 53-year old man ended his life by jumping into the river Jehlum at Budshah Bridge of Kashmir capital Srinagar. Family sources of the victim told news agency Kashmir News Trust that he jumped into the river during the intervening night. The victim whose body has yet to be retrieved has been […]