People slam govt for unchecked prices; dealers say authorities missing from ground; ‘No govt-trader meeting held ahead of Ramadan, Eid for first time in years Srinagar, Mar 14 : With the holy month of Ramadan nearing its end and Eid al-Fitr just days away, mutton prices in several Kashmir markets have reportedly surged to nearly…
Srinagar: March 12, KNT: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory directing all states and Union Territories to ensure mandatory registration or licensing of milk producers and milk vendors who are not members of dairy cooperative societies. The advisory, issued by FSSAI’s Regulatory Compliance Division, comes amid concerns over…
Srinagar, Feb 26: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Thursday said they have registered a formal case against two Srinagar residents for allegedly orchestrating a major fraud in the procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The EOW said, the accused…
IMD predicts largely dry weather till Feb 20 Srinagar, Feb 10 : Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, while several areas in the plains received rainfall, even as temperatures showed a marginal improvement across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Light snowfall occurred in the middle and upper reaches…
Jammu, Feb 10; Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed serious concerns that the India-U.S. trade deal would adversely affect the Union Territory’s economy, which is heavily reliant on horticulture. Speaking to reporters here CM Omar Abdullah as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said the pact offered “no benefit” and…
Srinagar, Feb 10 : The Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC), Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, has issued a strict circular directing private schools to stop charging transport fees during winter and summer vacations where transport facilities are not owned and operated by the schools themselves. In a circular issued by the Fee Fixation and Regulation…
Bandipora, Jan 21 : Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes and a critical lifeline for inhabitants of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, is witnessing a sharp decline in water levels due to prolonged dry conditions, triggering serious concerns over livelihoods and ecological balance. Fishermen associated with the lake said the receding waters have begun affecting…
Light snowfall expected at isolated higher reaches till Jan 21; rain, snow forecast to intensify thereafter Srinagar, Jan 15 : Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir showed a slight rise at most places on Thursday compared to the previous day, while the weather department forecast light snow at scattered locations till January 21 and a wet…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Bandipora: Irtiza Shafi, daughter of late Mohammad Shafi Sofi and resident of Ashtingoo, Bandipora, has brought laurels to her family and area by securing an exceptional score of 492 marks, translating into an impressive 98.4 per cent in her recent examination. Her remarkable achievement has evoked widespread appreciation and pride among…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE JAMMU, JANUARY 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the status of availability and functionality of toilet facilities for girl students in government schools across J&K. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Secretary, School Education Department, the Directors of School Education, Chief Engineers, and other…
