Waheed Para Condemns Proposed Changes to Waqf Act, Calls It a Systematic Assault

Waheed Para Condemns Proposed Changes to Waqf Act, Calls It a Systematic Assault

SRINAGAR: PDP Leader Waheed Para on Thursday said that the amendments being introduced to the Waqf Act are intended to dilute its powers and strip it of control over its priorities. He described this as a systematic assault on Muslim institutions, aimed at dismantling those that have safeguarded the community’s heritage for decades. “The amendments […]

Heritage city

Heritage city

Srinagar city has rich history of crafts. Recently LG Manoj Sinha addressed Certificate Award Ceremony, congratulates the people & artisans on receiving the prestigious title. He said that It’s a great honour for the ancient city ‘Srinagar’ known for its priceless cultural and artistic heritage. He said thatSrinagar is the 4th city of India to […]

JK Opposition Parties To Hold Protests in Kathua For Statehood Restoration on Thursday

JK Opposition Parties To Hold Protests in Kathua For Statehood Restoration on Thursday

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s opposition parties, which met here on Tuesday, announced a joint protest in the Kathua district on August 8 in support of their demands for the restoration of statehood and the rollback of amendments by the central government to empower the lieutenant governor in the Union Territory. They also strongly condemned the […]

Improvement in hospitals

Improvement in hospitals

In order to improve the functioning of hospitals in Srinagar Deputy Commissioner visited all the important hospitals. To ensure smooth patient care facilities in City hospitals, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, recently undertook visits to JLNM Hospital Rainawari, CHC Gousia Khanyar, PHC Zadibal، PHC Zadibal and other hospitals. He took first hand appraisal about the medical […]

Transfer of Land

Transfer of Land

Recently Administrative Council UT of Jammu and Kashmir transferred a huge chunk of land for the development of industrial estates across Jammu and Kashmir Recently Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved proposals for transfer of different categories of land for development of Industrial Estates in various districts of […]

Man’s body recovered from Jhelum in Pantha Chowk

Man’s body recovered from Jhelum in Pantha Chowk

Srinagar: Body of a man was recovered from the river Jhelum near Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said.   An official  that the man has been identified as Tariq Ahmad of Pampore, and his body has been sent to the hospital for medico-legal formalities.   Police have taken cognisance of the incident—(KNO)

Quality water and power supply

Quality water and power supply

Recently Chief Secretary, reviewed the supply scenario of water and electricity in J&K. The meeting was called in view of ongoing heat wave besides assessing response mechanism being adopted by the government to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water, irrigation and electricity to the consumers as per designated schedules. He enquired about the status of […]

J&K govt sacks 6 govt employees over narco-terror links

J&K govt sacks 6 govt employees over narco-terror links

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated six employees from their services over narco-terror links, officials said on Saturday. An official said that five policemen and a teacher were terminated for their involvement in terror financing through drug sale.   He said that the administration led by LG Governor Manoj Sinha has invoked Article 311 […]