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Srinagar: Iconic Chinarbagh area of Chadoora that derived its name due to presence of large number of Chinar trees and is believed to be a favourite haunt of Mughals has been reduced to a state of neglect. Locals said that hospital authorities and other government departments burn the leaves of the tree which caused many […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued strict instructions regarding the significant delay in the processing of Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. A circular, No. 15-JK (GAD) of 2024, dated July 2, 2024, has called for immediate action by concerned officers. The APRs for the assessment
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Srinagar, The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the formation of a committee to oversee the inspection of works executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for the maintenance and improvement of critical infrastructure for the Amarnath Yatra. The committee is tasked with inspecting the maintenance of Class 9 roads from Ranga Morh to
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Srinagar: In what points to the trend of educational institutes fleecing parents, Akash coaching center has failed to return the hefty admission fee of a poor parent even as his child couldn’t attend the single class. A Pakherpora resident, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, said he was forced to make several rounds to the institute’s office in
Srinagar: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has mandated that all three-wheeler passenger autos must install and use fare meters by July 31, 2024. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of their fitness certificates. In an official communication, RTO Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, highlighted that many three-wheeler passenger autos are operating in the
Srinagar: In a solemn moment, Kashmir’s revered female dervish, Zuba Saheb, passed away and was buried today in the historic town of Charar-i-Sharief. Tens of thousands attended her funeral prayers. The town’s folklore speaks of her initiation into a life of renunciation and Sufism, beginning with her with her journey as a wandering ascetic. She
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Srinagar: The Chief Education Officer of Budgam has issued a directive for the observance of the 10th International Yoga Day 2024 across all government and private educational institutions in District Budgam. This event is scheduled to take place on June 21. In accordance with this directive, all Heads of Institutions (HOIs) must register their respective
Srinagar: The J&K Excise Policy 2024-25 which has come into effect from 1 April this year has allowed the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of liquor at tourist locations, government-owned tourist facilities, and tourism development authorities in Jammu and Kashmir besides the SMC areas. The policy that was notified earlier allows for the retail
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Srinagar: The blasphemous remarks by a non local medical student of Government Medical College Srinagar on Wednesday has evoked a massive outrage with religious bodies and political leaders condemning the incident while reports of protests emerged from GMC Baramulla and NIT Srinagar. Reports of NIT Srinagar students extending the peaceful protest against the incident of
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Srinagar: In a bid to mitigate risks posed by ongoing road restoration efforts amidst challenging conditions, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, has overseen operations on the Nashri to Banihal stretch of NH 44. The area has been fraught with intermittent shooting stones and ongoing construction, prompting authorities to advise against travel and encourage adherence
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