Javed Rana emphasises community based conservation efforts for revival of Markhor habitat
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today asked the wildlife authorities to assess the impact of human activities and livestock grazing by non-traditional migratory herders on Markhor and its habitat. While travelling through Mughal road, the Minister visited the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian […]
A dozen injured, several vehicles damaged as mob attacks MLA’s rally in Gurez
Gurez: At least a dozen people were injured after MLA Gurez Nazir Ahmad Khan’s rally was attacked by a mob in Gujran area of Tulail in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district last evening, officials said. An official said that the mob attacked the rally in Gujran, resulting in injuries to a dozen people, while several vehicles […]
Focus on farming
To review the achievements under different schemes and developmental activities being carried out in the district, Director Horticulture Jammu recently conducted a two day extensive tour of district Poonch. Accompanied by Anil Chhibber, MCC, the Director was welcomed by Chief Horticulture Officer and other officers of the department. During the whirlwind tour, the Director visited […]
12 Old Quarters Gutted In Fire In Jammu Outskirts
JAMMU, Oct 29: Twelve quarters of displaced Kashmiri Pandits were gutted in a fire on the outskirts of Jammu city on Tuesday. The fire reportedly started in one of the old quarters in the Purkhoo camp area and quickly spread, they said. Fire service personnel and equipment were rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Though […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’ at SKICC, Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ programme at the scenic back lawn of SKICC, Srinagar, on Tuesday. News agency KINS reported that the event witnessed the participation of officials from the civil administration, police, and CRPF, along with a significant number of young men and women who joined in to […]
Winter preparedness
As the winter is approaching, Divisional commissioner Kashmir has reviewed the winter preparedness in all the districts. In view of Winter Season ahead, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir recently convened a meeting to review the preparation of the District Administrations and the civil departments to ensure timely arrangements on ground for the convenience of general public across […]
Rain, Snow Over Higher Reaches Of Kashmir Valley During The Next 24 Hrs: MeT
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: The Meteorological department on Monday predicted rain and snow over the higher reaches of Kashmir valley during the next 24 hours, officials said. The MeT official said the weather will remain generally cloudy on Monday with the possibility of light rain and light snow expected in few parts, particularly in higher reaches […]
Gulmarg Terror Attack | Police Say 3-4 Militants Involved As Search Operation Enters Second Day
SRINAGAR, Oct 26: Three to four militants are believed to have carried out the deadly attack on an Army convoy in the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, a senior police official said on Saturday. The search operation, which entered the second day, was halted at the […]
Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 25: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stabilization/ Branch Cutting/ necessary maintenance works, the shutdown of below mentioned 33KV lines shall be observed which will subsequently affect electricity to given areas. The shutdown of 33 KV Nowbugh Charisharief line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving […]
Lt Governor attends Opera on Lal Ded “Lal Ba Drayas”, conceptualised by Vandana Daftari, at Kashmir University
LG lauds the efforts of Art of Living, JKAACL & University of Kashmir to honor the life and teachings of great saint-poet This Opera is an affirmation of the timeless values taught by revered Lal Ded that continue to shape our society: LG Lal Ded’s message is as relevant today as it was in her […]