Srinagar, Sep 15 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed strong resentment over the continued halting of apple-laden trucks on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, saying the Union Government should hand over the vital road link to the Jammu and Kashmir administration if it cannot maintain it. Speaking to reporters, Omar said the highway falls under…
Srinagar, Sep 8 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday took strong note of the looming flood threat in the Valley, summoning top officials to appear before it after a scathing report by the Environmental Policy Group (EPG). A division bench led by the Chief Justice was hearing the PIL EPG v….
Srinagar, Sep 8 : The continuous closure of the Srinagar-Jammu Highway, coupled with alleged mismanagement along the Mughal Road, has badly hit the mutton industry in Kashmir Valley, triggering acute shortage and forcing people to postpone wedding ceremonies. According to the Mutton Dealers Association, more than 150 weddings scheduled across the Valley had to be deferred…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Says it has no role in it Srinagar, September 08: In an official communique, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat informed that “It has been highlighted/reported in some media reports, social media Platforms, X (formerly Twitter) that the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has endorsed the slapping of provisions of…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Urges officers to loop in local associations to utilize train services for transportation of fruit crops SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Tuesday chaired a review meeting of Horticulture and Horticulture Marketing & Planning departments, to assess their functioning, implementation of schemes, and achievement of targets….
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) of the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar today inaugurated a three-day Research Methodology Workshop, sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research – Department of Health Research (ICMR–DHR). The inaugural session was chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan, Principal/Dean, GMC Srinagar, and Prof. Sabhiya…
Srinagar, Sep 2 : Peoples Democratic Party President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that fruit growers in the valley facing huge financial losses due to the closure of Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44). Taking to X, she posted “Fruit growers have been facing severe financial losses every year due to the closure…
Vegetables, poultry being sold at exorbitant rates, locals seek action Srinagar, Sep 02 : The week-long closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway has not only crippled fruit trade but also triggered a steep rise in the prices of vegetables, poultry and other essentials across the valley, leaving the locals struggling with inflated prices of essentials. Locals…
Srinagar, Sept 02 : Continuous heavy rainfall in Banihal and adjoining sectors on Tuesday once again disrupted movement along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, with authorities confirming that vehicular traffic so far has been suspended for safety reasons. Reports of minor landslides and shooting stones from several stretches have heightened concerns over commuter safety. Traffic Police officials…
SRINAGAR 1 Sept: The Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly from Gurez Constituency, Mr Nazir Ahmad Khan, paid a surprise visit to Govt Higher Secondary School Purana Tulail (PTL) on 01.09.2025. The visit was part of his ongoing outreach initiative to assess educational infrastructure, encourage student engagement and understand the challenges faced by schools in the…
