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Recovery rate 90%, surveillance for testing, vaccination of vulnerable groups being done: DC Pulwama

Recovery rate 90%, surveillance for testing, vaccination of vulnerable groups being done: DC Pulwama

Briefs Media on Covid-19 situation in the district PULWAMA, JUNE 09: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer ul Haq Chowdary today said that the recovery rate of Covid-19 positive cases has touched 90 percent in the district. The DC said this during a press briefing aimed to present a detailed scenario of Covid-19 situation in […]

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Chairman JPDCL appeals Consumers to use power judiciously

Chairman JPDCL appeals Consumers to use power judiciously

MD lists schemes, projects launched to upgrade Infrastructure, contain T&D losses JAMMU, JUNE 09: Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) of J&K Power Development Department (J&K,PDD) today appealed the consumers  to make judicious use of electricity in their households, offices and business centres by switching off all lights, gadgets, devices, etc. when not required. Addressing […]

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Heat wave engulfs J&K with Kashmir valley also getting the brunt

Heat wave engulfs J&K with Kashmir valley also getting the brunt

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The mercury is going up not only in the Jammu region but also in most districts of Kashmir valley and only the ski resort of Gulmarg witnessing a low temperature during the day. According to the MET on Tuesday Kashmir witnessed the hottest day of the year. The heat wave […]

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Mixer vehicle crushes 16-year old boy to death in Kupwara

Mixer vehicle crushes 16-year old boy to death in Kupwara

A 16-year-old boy died on spot after he was hit by a concrete mixer vehicle at Madmadov village of Kalaroos Kupwara. Police sources told KNT that a concrete mixer vehicle (ARGO-4500) hit a boy leading to his on spot death. The incident occurred Madmado village that falls under the jurisdiction police post Kalaroos. Police sources […]

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2 Govt vehicles, departmental records damaged in fire at I&FC division office in Srinagar

2 Govt vehicles, departmental records damaged in fire at I&FC division office in Srinagar

Two government vehicles as well as some records including the service books of employees were damaged after a massive fire broke out in Irrigation and Flood Control’s (I&FC) division office in Gogjibagh area of Srinagar. Official sources told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out in the building, housing I&FC […]

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Progress of work

Progress of work

  New chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir soon after assuming charge has not only held a series of meetings to control the second wave of pandemic but has equally focused on the developmental projects and asked his administration to complete important projects within the timeline set by the government. On his instructions, recently Divisional […]

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Union Secretary Road Transport & Highways visits Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel; Inspects construction works

Union Secretary Road Transport & Highways visits Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel; Inspects construction works

Tunnel is expected to be thrown open in coming weeks RAMBAN, JUNE 08: Union Secretary, Road Transport and Highways, Giridhar Aramane, today visited Banihal to assess the status of construction work on double-tube four-lane tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal which is a prominent part of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway widening project. In this regard, Union Secretary […]

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Dr Abid inspects WSSs, Filtration Plants in Pulwama, reaffirms portable drinking water to every household

Dr Abid inspects WSSs, Filtration Plants in Pulwama, reaffirms portable drinking water to every household

Projects worth ₹ 512 cr earmarked for Pulwama, Shopian PULWAMA,  JUNE 8: Mission Director, Jal Jevan Mission Jammu and Kashmir,  Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today conducted an extensive tour of Pulwama to take stock of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. He inspected various Water Supply Schemes and filtration plants in the district and […]

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Srinagar traders call on Advisor Farooq Khan

Srinagar traders call on Advisor Farooq Khan

Asks forfresh interventions, thanks for past measures SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: A traders delegation today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan in his office chambers and submitted a memorandum demanding several measures to be taken by the government providing relief to this class. They also lauded several steps taken by this dispensation for the […]

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100% vaccination of eligible population achieved in 20 villages, 1 lakh doses administered so far: DC B’pora

100% vaccination of eligible population achieved in 20 villages, 1 lakh doses administered so far: DC B’pora

Says 85% eligible population vaccinated in the district so far Special Counters established for vaccination of specially-abled BANDIPORA, JUNE 08: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmad on Tuesday said that the district administration has been able to administer 1 lakh doses and  vaccinate the 100 percent population of the eligible age group in […]