SRINAGAR — Expecting a huge influx of visitors on the eve of opening of ‘Tulip Garden’ on March 23, 2022, Traffic Police (City) Tuesday issued an advisory to avoid congestion and inconvenience along the road stretches leading to the tourist site located on the foothills of Zabarwan mountains here. “Asia’s largest Tulip Garden is being […]
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Saleem Pandit tenders apology over ‘insulting’ remarks against Nazir Masoodi
SRINAGAR — Saleem Pandit, Associate Editor of Times of India, has apologized for making insulting remarks against the NDTV journalist Nazir Masoodi. “At a seminar, I inadvertently made some remarks about Srinagar based NDTV journalist. I withdraw those remarks and apologise for any hurt that may have been caused,” Pandit tweeted according to news agency […]
Security situation in J&K improved substantially: MHA
SRINAGAR — The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved substantially and there has been significant decline in militancy related incidents and infiltration, Ministry of Home affairs said on Tuesday. Minister of State in the MHA Nityanand Rai while replying to a question of Parliamentarian Kunwar Danish Ali, said that the Government has instituted […]
21 hydro power projects taken up for development in J&K: MHA
SRINAGAR — The Union Government has taken several steps to boost the development of Jammu and Kashmir, Ministry of Home affairs said on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question of Parliamentarian Kunwar Danish Ali, “What efforts are being made the government for the all round development of J&K?” Minister of State (Home) Nityanand […]
After Jammu, 5900 smart meter households connected to 3 feeders in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — After Jammu, 5900 households of Srinagar equipped with smart meters and connected to 3 feeders in Srinagar will get 24×7 quality power supply, announced Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during a Press Conference at Srinagar. We are committed to quality and reliable power supply to every household. I urge people to install smart meters […]
Targeted killings in Kashmir to continue remain a challenge: DGP Dilbag Singh
SRINAGAR — Targeted killings will continue to remain a challenge for security agencies till there is a presence of gun and militants in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said on Tuesday. He also said security forces are alert at the border to foil infiltration attempts of militants. “When was not targeted killings […]
Rs. 46k recovered from erring shopkeepers; 8 Poultry, Mutton shops sealed by FCS&CA
SRINAGAR — The Enforcement Squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) today recovered a penal sum of Rs. 46,200 from 37 erring shopkeepers, besides eight wholesale poultry/mutton shops were also sealed for violation of the E.C.Act. The action was taken by the teams of FCS&CA in view of the complaints that poured from […]
Srinagar-Leh National Highway to open for traffic from March 25
SRINAGAR — One way traffic to ply on Srinagar-Leh National Highway from March 25 said Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole while co-chairing a meeting with Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas regarding opening of Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The meeting was attended by DC Ganderbal; DC Kargil; Chief Engineers of R&B, MED, BEACON & […]
LG visits SMHS hospital; enquires about the condition of two labourers injured in recent militant attacks
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the SMHS hospital to enquire about the well being of two labourers – Bisujeet Kumar from Bihar and Muhammad Akram from Bijnoor, Uttar Pradesh who had sustained injuries in the recent militant attacks at Pulwama and Tral. The Lieutenant Governor met the injured labourers and assured them […]
Militants who killed cop at Soura shootout identified: IGP Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that the militants who were engaged in a brief shoot-out at Soura in which a cop was killed, were identified and are being tracked. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of wreath laying ceremony of slain cop Imran Ahmed, who was PSO to SDPO […]









