Kashmir Reader

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall continued across several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, bringing down temperatures and disrupting road connectivity, while Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district received the seasons first snowfall. Sadhna Top and Razdan Pass received over a foot of snow during the past 24 hours, while 8-10 inches accumulated at Sinthan []

Poonch: The Mughal Road remained closed for the second consecutive day on Friday due to snowfall at Pir Ki Gali. Officials said that the road, which connects Shopian in Kashmir with Poonch in Jammu, was closed yesterday after fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and other higher reaches. Snowfall was also recorded at many places []

656 govt buildings solarised in district; 340 more identified for work SRINAGAR: In order to assess the progress of Rooftop Solar installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.He also reviewed []

Project to bring district offices under one roof SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the plan and design of construction of the District Srinagars Mini Secretariat at Batamaloo. The project aims to bring all District-level Government Offices []

JAMMU: Several delegations, public representatives and school students on Thursday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various developmental issues, community concerns and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. MLA Anantnag West Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi), MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia and MLA Gulmarg Pirzada Farooq Ahmad []

75-year-old woman found murdered in Parigam Jagir on Oct 19; another persons involvement under scanner PULWAMA: Pulwama Police on Thursday said they have cracked the murder case of a 75-year-old woman from Parigam Jagir with the arrest of the main accused. The deceased has been identified as Jana Begum, wife of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, resident []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Thursday condemned the brutal killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district. He also unequivocally condemned the attack on CRPF personnel in Akhran, Kulgam. In a statement, Dr. Farooq expressed deep concern and grief over the incidents, describing them as extremely unfortunate []

JAMMU: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of senior advocate Shah Mohd Chowdhary, recalling their close association during Azads tenure as chief minister. In a condolence message, Azad described Chowdhary as exceptionally humble, sincere and dedicated. He said Chowdhary had worked closely with him and []

AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) continues to strengthen its placement outcomes, with five students of the School of Engineering and Technology (SoET) securing placements in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The selected students include Arshad Yaseen (Electronics and Communication), Gousia []

AWANTIPORA: Awantipora Police have booked a habitual drug peddler from the Lethpora area under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and lodged him in District Jail Baderwah. The person has been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Ganie, son of Gh. Mohd. Ganie, a resident of Kranchoo, Pampore, who is presently []

SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman, JKLCMA, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, visited the Dole Demb area of Dal Lake to review the ongoing works related to the removal of bushes, clearance of the identified area for its proposed development, and dredging of internal channels to facilitate smooth navigation and flushing of water. During the visit, the Vice Chairman inspected []