SHOPIAN — Residents of Bhat Mohalla in Shadab Karewa in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have raised a pressing concern regarding the Shadab Karewa Irrigation Canal. They said that despite significant government expenditure amounting to crores of rupees on the canal’s development, the benefits are not reaching the entire community due to alleged negligence by the […]
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J&K admin clears proposals for transfer of land for industrial estates
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council on Friday approved proposals for the transfer of land for industrial estates in various districts, an official spokesman said. The council met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. A total of 3,188 kanals and 8 marlas of land has been transferred to the Industries and Commerce […]
Dr. Owais Ahmed on Night Patrol to Fast-Track Srinagar Smart City Projects
SRINAGAR — In a bid to ensure timely completion and maintain high standards, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, who is also the CEO of Smart City Projects, Dr. Owais Ahmed has embarked on a stringent night-time inspection regime to expedite the city’s smart city projects. Dr. Owais is personally overseeing the works, leaving no stone unturned, […]
Army Chief Dwivedi visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley to review the preparedness of the forces involved in counter-infiltration and counter-militancy operations, officials said. The Chief of Army Staff later left for Kargil to take part in the silver jubilee celebrations of Kargil Vijay […]
Modi govt has not been able to change negative travel advisories against J&K: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Modi government has not been able to change anything regarding negative travel advisories as Jammu and Kashmir remained a “target” of the US State Department travel advisories. “So much for ‘naya J&K’. For all the talk of normalcy, peace, tourism & the G-20 tamasha […]
No tariff increase for FY 2024-25, electricity bill subsidies to continue: Govt
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form of subsidy on electricity bills. The decision […]
CEO, Dy CEO, 16 Principals among 170 posts lying vacant in Kulgam
KULGAM — The education sector in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is struggling due to numerous vacant key positions, including the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Deputy CEO, and 16 principals, among 170 posts, thereby impacting the quality of education in the district severely. Figures accessed by the news agency Kashmir News Observer reveal that one position […]
J&K govt dismisses 4 employees for ‘deep involvement’ in anti-national activities
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed from service four employees, including two cops, for their “deep involvement” in anti-national activities. The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found them thickly involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the […]
DSEK orders change in school timing from 8 AM to 1 PM
SRINAGAR — Amid hot weather conditions, School Education Department Tuesday order change in school timing for all classes from 8 am to 1 pm in both rural and urban areas of Kashmir region. The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said that several representations were pouring in from parents and other stakeholders […]
Former Minister Usman Majid signals departure from Apni Party
SRINAGAR — Former Minister and Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Usman Majid, has made significant moves indicating his departure from the party led by Altaf Bukhari. According to Srinagar-based news gathering agency Kashmir Dot Com, this development has been pointed out by changes in his social media profiles, where references to […]