Intermittent rain lashes plains, light snow in upper reaches in Kashmir
The weather woes continued for the second successive day on Tuesday even as intermittent rain lashed plains while upper reaches, including border towns of Keran, Karnah and Machil in north Kashmir, received light snowfall. Meanwhile, the night temperature improved further and settled several degrees above normal across Kashmir valley, where weather is expected to […]
New designation for the DDC chairman’s announced by the administration
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar After the protests by DDC members and their meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, JK government, has now amended the earlier order and have placed the DDC chairman’s at par with status of a mayor. The DDC members were demanding for the chairman post a status equivalent to a cabinet minister […]
Lt Governor speaks to former Deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig & his wife; enquires about their health
JAMMU, APRIL 05: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today spoke to Former Deputy CM of J&K, Sh. Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife Ms. Safina Baig, DDC Chairperson, Baramulla, on phone and enquired about their health & well-being. He prayed for their speedy recovery, and healthy & long life. Both Sh. Muzaffar Baig and his wife […]
Is Srinagar ready to cope up with growing covid cases?
By Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar: The second wave of covid-19 is infecting lot of people including youngsters in Kashmir valley. In the second wave, covid designated hospitals in Srinagar City have not enough bed capacity to cater to the patients testing positive here. Reports said that the government is trying to formulate a new strategy […]
Woman, son dies, six houses gutted in Srinagar fire
A woman and her 6-year-old son were charred to death when six houses were gutted in a devastating fire in the uptown Srinagar in the wee hours of Monday, official sources said. They said fire broke out in a house of one Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh at Dogerpati Haftchinar area in uptown Srinagar at about 0030 […]
Covid 2nd wave: Directorate Health Services Kashmir cancels leave to Doctors, other Staff
Amid surge in covid-19 cases, Director Health Services Kashmir has cancelled leave granted or under consideration to doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and other official, except maternity or that taken in view of extreme medical exigencies. “It is enjoined upon all the Chief Medical Officers/Medical Superintendents and other Territorial Offices falling within the jurisdiction of this […]
TRF OGW arrested from north Kashmir: Police
Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of The Resistance Front (TRF), a militant outfit in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. “On 03 April 2021, a joint Naka by Sopore Police, 22 RR and 179 CRPF was established at Model Town crossing Sopore. During naka […]
Houseboat policy
Jammu and Kashmir administration has recently framed the new policy for the houseboats and they have been asked to get themselves re-registered within a month so that the government can implement its vision to give a new shape to this profession in both Nigeen and Dal Lake. The policy envisages providing a pleasant experience to […]
Film-maker Kabeer Kaushik calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: Renowned Film-Maker, Kabeer Kaushik today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. The film-maker discussed with the Lt Governor about various issues pertaining to the promotion of film related activities in J&K. He also briefed the Lt Governor about his upcoming project and expressed his desire of shooting […]
LG Offers Better Medical Facility For Treating Dr Farooq, Omar Says Thanks, SKIMS Is Best
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited SKIMS Soura and met National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah to inquire about the health of his father Dr Farooq Abdullah. He was admitted to SKIMS on April 3, almost four days after he was tested positive for Covid-19. “In Srinagar, I met Omar […]