DC Srinagar reviews implementation of PMAY Urban
Directs field staff to cover each of the genuine beneficiaries under the norms SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 27: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY Urban in the district. The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure that the scheme […]
Reshi appointed as Political Secretary to Sajad Lone
Former Legislator and senior Peoples Conference (PC) leader Yasir Reshi on Wednesday was appointed as Political Secretry to the Party President Sajad Gani Lone. A spokesman of the PC said that Reshi was appointed as a political sectary to the party president to work in close coordination to further strengthen the party and for its […]
DC Doda reviews winter preparedness
Asks departments to reactivate response mechanism DODA, OCTOBER 27: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda, Vikas Sharma today chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to take stock of the arrangements to be put in place for the ensuing winter season. During the meeting, the DDC emphasized on readying men and machinery to deal with interruptions […]
Advisor Khan reviews crop losses due to recent rains, hailstorm in Jammu division
Interacts with group of farmers at civil secretariat JAMMU, OCTOBER 27, 2021: A group of farmers of Jammu division met with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today at Civil Secretariat regarding the issue of crop losses due to recent rains and hailstorm in parts of Jammu division. Those who were present on the occasion […]
Employees demand release of 5 months’ salary
Treasury doesn’t honour signatures of ‘ornamental’ BDO Employees posted at Zainapora Block of South Kashmir’s Shopian district are without salaries from past 4 months. The employees held a protest urging authorities to give disbursing powers to Block Development Officer who according to protesting employees is ornamental head of the Block. After remaining headless for over […]
Controversy erupts over the cutting of trees in Aloosa forests
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar There is a blame game going on between the forest officials and the locals in Aloosa village of Bandipora over the cutting of trees in the nearby forests. While the locals have claimed that there has been a lot of damage to the forests in presence of forest officials as […]
Untimely Snow
Heavy damage caused by recent untimely snow in most parts of Kashmir has created a lot of problems both financial and emotional for the people living here. Orchardists are the main victims of this damage, as most of the trees were damaged by the untimely snow especially in South Kashmir as many social media videos […]
SDM Initiates Enquiry Into Alleged Negligent Death Of Pregnant Woman At SDH Uri
Sub-district Magistrate Uri has initiated an enquiry into the death of a 24-year-old pregnant woman at a local SDH last week, after the husband of victim alleged the hospital authorities of negligence. Harvinder Singh, SDM Uri, told GNS that he is himself investigating the matter. “Investigations would try to find out the facts of the […]
4.3-magnitude quake in Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti region
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale rocked the Ladakh region along the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, India Meteorogical Department said. No report of loss of life or damage to property is reported. The tremors were felt about 108 km away from tourist resort Manali, IMD spokesperson said. The quake was […]
Enforcement teams recover Rs 16,000 fine from violators in Ramban
2108 persons vaccinated, 1267 tested for Covid RAMBAN, OCTOBER 26: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of […]