Srinagar, Jan 22 : Amidst a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, approximately 20 percent of the valley’s potable water supply is “badly affected”, the Jal Shakti Department said on Monday. Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti, Kashmir, Er Sanjeev Malhotra, speaking with the news agency—(KNO), said the situation may deteriorate further if there is no immediate wet spell….
Srinagar, Jan 22: Bone chilling intense dry cold gripped Kashmir while unusually low temperatures affected the life in Jammu on Monday. The 40-day long period of harsh winter cold, locally known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’ started on December 21 and will end on January 30. It is during this period that Kashmir receives sufficient snowfall…
Srinagar, Jan 20 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has said that the BOSE chairman and other parties were not adhering to its orders with regard to providing of provisional accord of recognition and affiliation of some private school. Besides, the learned counsel said that the petitioner of the case submits that…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20:- In order to bring Administration at the door steps of people for an on spot resolution of their developmental issues, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Saturday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp, here at Bemina under public outreach programme. The programme was held in…
NASIR ALI Srinagar: Kashmir, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and serene beauty, is currently grappling with a severe crisis as a prolonged dry spell has set ablaze numerous bushfires across the region. The situation is dire, with the flames engulfing vast expanses of forests, posing threats to both human habitation and the delicate ecosystem. According…
Says temporary measure due to reduced availability of electricity Srinagar, Jan 18 : Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited (KPDCL) Thursday announced an increase in curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours across Kashmir Valley during peak hours temporarily. “This is for the information of the general public that due to a drastic reduction in power generation…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, JANUARY 18: To celebrate Republic Day in a befitting manner and to make the national festival a radiant occasion, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today chaired a meeting of galaxy of officers from Civil and Security departments at TRC, Srinagar. The objective of the meeting was to fix responsibilities…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE JAMMU, JANUARY 18: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the first meeting of the Advisory Board for Creating and Developing Entrepreneurship (ABCDE), constituted under the aegis of J&K Higher Education Council, at Raj Bhawan today. The meeting, attended by Prof Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council; Sh Alok Kumar,…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Discusses District Export Action Plan for Silk Carpet, Pashmina, Paper Mache and Wood carving Says idea is to enhance export volume, enable holistic socio-economic growth of local Artisans/Exporters by providing adequate market linkage SRINAGAR JANUARY 18:- A meeting of District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC) was held under the Chairmanship of…
Srinagar, Jan 18 : The Enforcement Directorate has attached property worth over Rs 36 crore in the case of M/s Reliance General Insurance Pvt. Ltd. (RGIPL) and M/s Trinity Reinsurance Brokers Private Limited (TRBL) linked to health insurance of employees in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, issued to the news agency— (KNO) the ED said…
