Govt aiming to take governance at people’s doorstep: Secy FCS&CA

  SRINAGAR: Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today said that Administrative Secretaries in Jammu and Kashmir would be staying connected with people to provide good governance at their doorsteps. Speaking to various deputations during the public outreach programme held here, Pole said that Government has started a novel initiative […]

Army Chopper Crashes Near Jammu And Kashmir’s Reasi, Both Pilots Safe

Army Chopper Crashes Near Jammu And Kashmir’s Reasi, Both Pilots Safe

The accident took place at 11:15 am, sources say. The two pilots of the helicopter have survived the crash. Srinagar:  An Army chopper crashed near Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Monday. The accident took place at 11:15 am, sources say. The two pilots of the helicopter have survived the crash. More details awaited. COURTESY: […]

2G too slow, Valley wants broadband back

2G too slow, Valley wants broadband back

Srinagar:The media fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir remains unhappy with the government authorities as internet services have not been restored despite the government’s order. Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir government restored mobile internet and broadband services after six months. However, people are getting frustrated with the low speed as they are not able to access […]

NIA to quiz J-K ex-MLA Rashid Engineer for links with Hizbul commander

NIA to quiz J-K ex-MLA Rashid Engineer for links with Hizbul commander

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will question former J-K MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid for his links with self-styled Hizbul Mujahideen commander Naveed ‘Babu’, arrested along with suspended Jammu and Kashmir DSP Davinder Singh, officials said here on Monday. Rashid, popularly known as ‘Rashid Engineer’ and a leader of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), contested as […]

Horticulture Deptt organizes training programme for farmers

Scientists of KVK and officers of Horticulture Department today imparted training and awareness to the orchardists about Horticulture practices. In order to promote Horticulture in District Srinagar, the Department of Horticulture,  organized one day Farmers awareness Programme under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) at Khanmoh. District Level Horticulture Officer, […]

Govt going tough on encroachments along wetlands, other water bodies: DC Srinagar

Govt going tough on encroachments along wetlands, other water bodies: DC Srinagar

Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Sunday said that administration was taking several measures to stop encroachments along wetlands and other water bodies in Srinagar, asserting that the community participation was vital for conserving valley’s rich biodiversity. Speaking at a ceremony organized by Department of Wildlife, Jammu and Kashmir Government on World Wetlands […]

Four more political leaders released from detention

Four more political leaders released from detention

  Four more mainstream Jammu and Kashmir politicians were released on Sunday from detention in the MLA hostel in Srinagar, IANS reported. They had been in detention since August 5, when the Centre abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. “The released leaders are from the National Conference and include […]

Srinagar administrations steps up preparedness to tackle spread of coronavirus

Srinagar administrations steps up preparedness to tackle spread of coronavirus

Srinagar administrations steps up preparedness to tackle spread of coronavirus Precaution and not panic is administration’s method and message: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01: Srinagar administration has further stepped up its preparedness to tackle coronavirus threat having made elaborate arrangements in efforts to prevent its spread in the district. In addition to screening arrangements at […]

Chillai Kalan ends, but chill remains

Chillai Kalan ends, but chill remains

The Kashmir valley witnessed freezing temperatures overnight even as the winter’s harshest phase — known as Chillai Kalan in local parlance — ended in the region with multiple spells of heavy snowfall. The minimum temperature across the Kashmir valley dropped drastically overnight with tourist resorts across Kashmir, which are layered with several feet of snow, […]