KPDCL Issues Power Curtailment Schedule for Several Districts
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV GIS Tengpora Exhibition (Tapline) CARGO Portion will be observed due to which power supply to HSHS Market, Batamaloo, PCR Batamaloo, Firdousabad, Sarai Bala and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on…
Social Welfare Department Srinagar organized Awareness Camp on Women Legal Entitlement
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Social Welfare Department (SWD)- SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women Srinagar, organized an awareness camp on women’s legal entitlements, including legal aid and legal counsel, at Anganwadi Zone Lal Bazar, Srinagar today. The programme was aimed at creating awareness among women regarding their legal rights and the various…
Man held in Ganderbal for cheating Amarnath Yatra service providers
Srinagar, June 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it arrested a man in Ganderbal district for allegedly posing as a government employee and duping vendors and service providers by falsely promising to facilitate their access to the Amarnath cave shrine in exchange for money.Police said a credible information was received on May…
Russian Poplar Pollen Triggers Health Concerns Across Kashmir, Residents Demand Urgent Action
NASIR ALI Srinagar: Residents across several districts of Kashmir, particularly Srinagar, are raising serious concerns over the seasonal spread of cotton-like pollen released by Russian poplar trees, saying the problem has turned into a recurring health and environmental issue that authorities have failed to address despite repeated public pleas over the years. Over the past…
Weather to turn mostly dry in J&K after today’s rain
Srinagar, May 04 (KINS): According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness improvement in weather conditions after today’s spell of rain and thunderstorms. From May 5, only brief spells of light rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered places, mainly in the afternoon. Between May 6 and 9, the weather is…
Srinagar Police Tighten Noose on Illegal Pharmacies Under Anti-Drug Abhiyan
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAAR: In continuation of its drive under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Drug Control Department, conducted inspections of medical shops in the SK Bagh area. During the inspection, carried out in the presence of the Drug Inspector Budgam, a medical shop operating…
Jammu bridge collapse: Toll rises to three; one rescued alive
Jammu, May 2 : Three labourers lost their lives while one was rescued alive after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed, and a fire service personnel sustained injuries in the Bantalab area of Jammu on Friday evening, officials said on Saturday. A senior police officer confirmed to news agency JKNS that the bodies of…
Erratic Weather Ahead in J&K; MeT Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms, Hailstorm Till May 4
Gusty winds up to 50 kmph likely; boating, farm activities advised to remain suspended Srinagar, May 2 : The Meteorological Department Srinagar on Saturday forecast erratic weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected in several parts of the Union Territory. As…
Public Hospitals Bear the Burden as 80% Depend on Govt Care in J&K
NASIR ALI Srinagar: A recent survey by the National Statistical Office has laid bare a reality that people across Jammu and Kashmir have long experienced firsthand: government hospitals are not just part of the healthcare system—they are its backbone. The findings underline a critical dependence on public health infrastructure, especially in a region where access,…
Director Ayush Inspects Unani Hospital Shalteng, Stresses Quality Healthcare Delivery
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Srinagar, April 22: Director Ayush, Jammu & Kashmir,Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo, visited Government Unani Hospital (GUH) Shalteng to review the functioning of the institution and assess the quality of Ayush healthcare services being delivered to the public. During the visit, Dr. Tikoo conducted a comprehensive inspection of key hospital sections, including…
