Restoration of historic Oont Kadal in Dal Lake

Restoration of historic Oont Kadal in Dal Lake

SRINAGAR: Deputy Ambassador, Dr Jasper Wieck, and Cultural officer, Federal Republic of Germany Thomas Schmidt  signed an agreement with Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) at Shalimar Garden Srinagar for restoration of Oont Kadal in Dal lake.   The Deputy Ambassador said that restoration of Oont Kadal, a stone masonry bridge built […]

Complete syllabus well ahead of Board exams: DSEK to private schools

Complete syllabus well ahead of Board exams: DSEK to private schools

SRINAGAR:  Director School Education Kashmir, asked the administrators of private schools and coaching centres to arrange extra classes for the completion of syllabus well before Board examinations. In a meeting of representatives of private schools and the registered coaching centres, the Director directed to ensure that 100% syllabi should be completed one-week prior to the commencement […]

Beware of fraud websites: CB to public

Beware of fraud websites: CB to public

SRINAGAR: Crime Branch Kashmir Srinagar advised the general public to beware of fraudsters who under the pretext of providing jobs are cheating people by using fake websites. In a press release issued here, the Crime Branch spokesperson said it has come to their notice that some fraudsters in order to dupe the innocent and gullible […]

Edible Oil Manufacturer booked for violating labelling norms in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Legal Metrology Department Baramulla has booked an edible oil manufacturer for resorting to lesser weight and for violating labeling norms in the manufacture and sale of edible oil packages. Following consumer complaints lodged specifically against the Kamal Deep Brand edible oil, an inspection was carried out by the Legal Metrology Department District Baramulla headed […]

Jammu Admin launches massive anti-encroachment drive

Jammu Admin launches massive anti-encroachment drive

JAMMU: A joint team of Revenue, JDA & Police  launched anti encroachment drive here on the left bank of Tawi in Rangoora and Majeen villages near Golf Course, Sidhra. During the anti encroachment drive over 200 Kanal of prime land was retrieved and 22 Pacca Structures, 04 temporary sheds, 13 boundary walls and 35 plinths […]

Two JEs suspended,ordered inquiry: DDC Ramban

Two JEs suspended,ordered inquiry: DDC Ramban

RAMBAN:  District Development Commissioner Ramban ordered suspension of two Junior engineers posted with PMGSY department for using substandard material. As per the district administration, action against the JEs was taken on a public complaint about use of substandard material for macadamisation of Karol-Kumet road.   The erring officials have been attached in the office of Xen […]

Police arrest JKLF chairman from Abi Guzar office

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested JKLF chairman, Yasin Malik from his office at Abi Guzar area of Srinagar. A JKLF Spokesperson said that a police party came to the party office and arrested Malik. The arrest of Malik comes ahead of Panchayat and local bodies elections in Jammu Kashmir. Resistance leaders have […]

After 250 years Jamia Masjid Srinagar getting a facelift, restoration work begins on minarets

After 250 years Jamia Masjid Srinagar getting a facelift, restoration work begins on minarets

Srinagar: Historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar is all set to get a facelift after nearly 250 years.  The restoration work on the Mughal era masjid started on Tuesday.  The Jamia Auqaf members said that the Masjid’s heritage minarets will be given a facelift initially.  Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric who also delivers the Friday […]