DDC Sgr directs for steps to curb misuse, ensure efficient supply of drinking water

DDC Sgr directs for steps to curb misuse, ensure efficient supply of drinking water

District Administration, Srinagar conducted a comprehensive review of water supply scenario in the city and directed for a host of measures to ensure regular supply and stringent measures against misuse of drinking water for commercial purposes and illegal drilling of supply lines. Concerns related to shortage of water in tail-end areas of some supply lines […]

Government failed to alleviate sufferings of farmers, revive agrarian economy: NC

Government failed to alleviate sufferings of farmers, revive agrarian economy: NC

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Saturday said J&K government has failed to alleviate the sufferings of farmers and revive the agrarian economy undergoing distress due to post august measures, subsequent weather vagaries and Covid-19 induced lockdown. The present agrarian crisis is deep rooted and widespread due to the accumulation of distress over the last […]

Tuberculosis awareness programme held at Central Jail Srinagar

Tuberculosis awareness programme held at Central Jail Srinagar

An awareness camp on Tuberculosis was organized at Central Jail Srinagar in collaboration with District Tuberculosis Control Society, Srinagar. During the camp, inmates and staff were sensitized about the mode of transmission, symptoms and treatment of tuberculosis. The camp was attended by District Tuberculosis Officer Dr. Tehjeena Jamil, Consultant Dr. Syed Afaq Jalali, Medical Officer […]

‘Relocate Information office to press building’

‘Relocate Information office to press building’

The media persons as well as employees of Department of Information and Public Relations Kashmir Division are facing hardships in smooth functioning of press related due to the dilipidated office in a rented accommodation in Srinagar. ” The building is in shabby condition. There is no proper space which an office like prestigious DIPR department […]

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China discuss situation in Kashmir, LoC

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China discuss situation in Kashmir, LoC

Talk held amid speculation that both countries are presenting a common front along LAC The “deteriorating” situation on the Line of Control in Kashmir came up for discussion between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday, according to statements from Islamabad and Beijing. “Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that regional security […]

VIRUS IS PRESENT

VIRUS IS PRESENT

Soon after the government easing the restrictions due to the pandemic, many people in Kashmir valley thought that the virus had disappeared. Coronavirus is very much present and we will have to collectively take all precautions to prevent its spread. The growth rate of positive cases is showing a steep rise with authorities only asking […]

JCO among three army soldiers injured in Kulgam gunfight

JCO among three army soldiers injured in Kulgam gunfight

A Junior Commissioned officer (JCO) was among three soldiers injured in an ongoing encounter in Arrah area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Quoting official sources, news agency GNS reported that in an ongoing firefight three soldiers including a JCO recieved minor injuries in the firefight. The injured have been evacuated to 92 Base […]

Altaf Bukhari demands a revised policy on geology, mining activities in J&K

Altaf Bukhari demands a revised policy on geology, mining activities in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday urged the J&K government to formulate a revised policy to address the issues pertaining to viability of industrial units and the livelihood of thousands of families associated with geology and mining activities in J&K. In a statement issued to KNS, Bukhari said […]