Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Mohammad Ashraf Mir today reprimanded the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials over illegal constructions in […]
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Mirwaiz, others placed under house arrest ahead of ‘million march’, Jamia rally
Continuing its crackdown on separatist leaders, police on Wednesday placed Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house detention. A heavy contingent of police arrived […]
No end to traffic jams in Srinagar
Traffic mismanagement continues to hassle people in Srinagar as in the absence of traffic police, locals volunteer in the evenings to get off the gridlocks. […]
Checking, Frisking intensified in Kashmir ahead of Modi’s visit
A massive security blanket has been thrown across Kashmir to prevent any untoward incident during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s November 7 visit to the valley. […]
Makhdoom Sahib ropeway reopens after 6 months
After being shut for nearly six months, the ropeway at the Sufi Shrine Makhdoom Sahib has been reopened today. The ropeway that was started two […]
CM stresses need to improve Srinagar’s infrastructure
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today promised to build a new summer capital by integrating modern elements into the city’s rich heritage. Terming Srinagar as […]
Govt extends ‘Ladli Beti’ scheme to Srinagar
J&K Government has extended ‘Ladli Beti’, an incentive scheme for the girl child, to Srinagar district. The scheme launched initially in six districts of the […]
Quake brings Srinagar to standstill
Earthquake on Monday brought summer capital Srinagar to a standstill as it paralyzed vehicular movement, crippled mobile phones, and stranded hordes of commuters and trapped […]
‘Auto-cracy’ reigns on city roads
Norms flouted: Auto-rickshaw drivers do not use meters while charging fares Majority of auto-rickshaw drivers continue to charge without meters in the city. Last month, […]
Massive anti-police protests hit Habba Kadal
Massive protests broke out in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar, on Saturday against the detention of youth, reports said. The protesters also alleged that police […]