Srinagar, Jul 16 : Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said to have trapped and arrested Patwari Halqa Chanapora, Srinagar while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 40,000 for issuance of Revenue extracts. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein it was alleged that Patwari…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, JULY 14: The Postgraduate Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Hernia Society of India, organized the highly anticipated two day Hernia Summit 2024 beginning here today. This live operative workshop cum conference has brought together leading surgical experts and…
Identifies unsafe drinking water and punitive measures for low electricity usage as major public grievances Srinagar, Jul 12 : Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, voiced concern over basic amenities including drinking water and electricity in Srinagar. During his recent visit to various parts of his Lok Sabha constituency,…
Srinagar, July 12 An earthquake of mild intensity, with epicentre in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, jolted Kashmir on Friday, officials said. As per the National Center for Seismology- which monitors earthquake activity nationwide- the earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter Scale hit J&K at around 12.26PM with epicentre in Baramulla district of north…
Srinagar, Jul 11 : The recent suicide incident by a youth, Faid Fayaz, who jumped from Qamarwari Bridge into the river Jhelum, has heightened community concerns, thereby demanding immediate actions including the proper fencing of the vulnerable bridges across Srinagar. Local residents urged the authorities to implement enhanced safety measures, including proper fencing of vulnerable bridges,…
Srinagar, Jul 11 : With heat wave continuing to grip the valley, the demand for cooling products, particularly air conditioners, has surged dramatically. This summer season has seen sales of air conditioners more than double compared to previous years, as residents seek relief from the sweltering temperatures. Retailers and manufacturers alike are reporting unprecedented demand for…
Jammu, July 11 (UNI) To bolster the security apparatus and to focus on enhancing coordination and synergy among the Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Police, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, a high-level coordination conference was held on Thursday at District Police Lines Kathua. The primary agenda of the meeting was to conduct a comprehensive review…
SRINAGAR, JULY 3: Following the directions of Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed the corporation took a significant step towards creating encroachment-free public spaces and enhancing the urban landscape with a comprehensive anti-encroachment drive across various areas of Srinagar city. The operation, led by the Joint Commissioner along with Anti-Encroachment Officers, concerned ward officers, and other officials,…
All-time highest temp recorded in Kashmir parts as heatwave grips valley; Experts say absence of monsoon winds, rains leading to rise in mercury Srinagar, Jul 03 : Amidst the heatwave across the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar has recorded the hottest July day in over two decades at 35.6 degrees Celsius, while some other parts have recorded the…
Srinagar, July 1 (UNI) Director General of J&K Police R R Swain on Monday said that the three new criminal laws under ‘Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita’ (BNS) will maintain a balance to win any war while keeping the constitution intact. “These laws keep a tremendous balance keeping in mind the constitutional values and morality that will…
