Secretary Civil Aviation reviews works on Jammu Airport expansion

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Civil Aviation Department (CAD), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review progress of works being executed under Jammu Airport expansion project. The meeting had detailed discussion on various issues pertaining to expansion of Jammu Airport including shifting of cattle sheds and hatcheries, shifting of Animal Husbandry Office, demolition […]

DC Srinagar assesses flood control preparations, mitigation measures Stresses on coordination among line Departments for prompt response to any flood like situation

SRINAGAR: In the wake of incessant rains and inclement weather conditions, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Chairman District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the flood control and mitigation preparations in the district. Senior Superintendent of Police, Ashish Mishra was also present in […]

24 Candidates in fray in 02-Srinagar PC, 05 Candidates withdraw Nominations

SRINAGAR: On the last date of the withdrawal of nomination papers for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in 02-Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, five (05) Candidates withdrew their Candidature in the Office of Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency here on Monday. The Returning Officer (RO) for 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat informed that five (05) candidates […]

Div Com Jammu, ADGP Jammu discuss arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain, today discussed the arrangements in connection with Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024 at a high level meeting here today. The meeting, attended by IGP Traffic, DIG CRPF, Director Tourism, Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Samba, Kathua Udhampur and Ramban, HoDs and representatives from line departments, discussed […]

J&K: DG NIA visits PHQ Jammu, interacts with DGP and senior police officers

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir):The Director General of the National Investigation Agency, Sadanand Vasant Date, visited Jammu and Kashmir police headquarters at Jammu today, where he held a detailed interaction with J&K Director General of Police, RR Swain and other senior officers, an official statement said on Monday. During the interaction, the officers underlined to further […]

SMC responds swiftly to clear inundation in view of inclement weather conditions

SRINAGAR: In the face of heavy rainfall, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has demonstrated exemplary work, with its staff particularly the drainage wing was seen working tirelessly on ground to tackle the issue of water inundation due to continuous and heavy rainfall. With areas like Gogji Bagh, Hazratbal, Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Sir Sayed Market Gogji […]

DC Kupwara conducts tour of flood-prone areas in Handwara, Kupwara, Lolab

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, today conducted an extensive tour of flood prone areas of Handwara, Kupwara and Lolab areas of the district to take stock of the flood like situation caused by the incessant rains in the district. The DC visited Kawari, Nutnoosa and Drugmulla located along Nallah Pohru to examine the flood […]

BJP deputes senior leaders Dr Jitendra Singh, Meghwal, Mandaviya for West Bengal election

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central leadership has deputed senior leaders and  Union Ministers  Dr Jitendra Singh, Arjun Meghwal and Mansukh Mandaviya for the crucial Lok Sabha election in West Bengal. At a decision taken at a meeting of the top BJP leadership, the view was that considering the high stake and aggressive approach of […]

J&K: Classes suspended in Kupwara schools amid heavy rains

Srinagar: Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Kupwara on Monday forced authorities to suspend classes in schools as a precautionary measure. Water levels in water bodies across Kashmir have been rising due to the continuous rainfall over the past 48 hours. A danger warning has been issued for Pohru Nallah in Kupwara, […]