Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Jammu and Kashmir has made an alarming disclosure that 518 lakes have either vanished completely or degraded beyond redemption.The CAG report has revealed an environmental crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, with 518 out of 697 surveyed lakes either having vanished or degraded.The audit, which analysed data from 1967 to 2020, found that 315 lakes have completely disappeared due to rampant encroachment, urban expans…
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Patna, March 12 (IANS) Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, the newly appointed Governor of Bihar, arrived in Patna on Thursday, a day ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.According to officials, the swearing-in ceremony will take place on March 14 at Lok Bhavan.The oath of office and secrecy will be administered by the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.Upon his arrival, Syed Ata Hasnain was welcomed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Industry Minister Dilip Jaiswal, and other leaders…
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) As authorities decided to continue preventive restrictions across the Kashmir Valley for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a strong appeal to the public to maintain peace, stressing that violence only leads to destruction and hardship. In a series of posts on X, the police stated, “Appeal for Peace and Restraint Amid Current Developments. In view of recent developments in the Middle East, we respect citizens’ right to peacefully…
Srinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest on Thursday at the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, and all arrangements, including security, are in place for the event.A civic reception was given to the Vice President at the Lok Bhawan in Srinagar on Wednesday evening. The reception was followed by a cultural programme showcasing the traditional folk dances and the music of Jammu and Kashmir.He will deliver the address at the University’s 21st c…
Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.A Business Boeing Jet carrying the Vice President landed at Srinagar Airport on Wednesday evening.Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-headquartered 15 Corps of the Army, and J&K Director General of Police (DGP) received the Vice President at the airport…
Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is arriving here on Wednesday evening on his maiden two-day visit to the Kashmir Valley.Officials said the Vice President will land at the Srinagar Airport in the evening and drive to the Lok Bhawan in Chashma Shahi area of Srinagar city, where he will spend the night.J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will receive the Vice President on his arrival here.He will be the chief guest at the 21st convocation of th…
Srinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Authorities announced traffic restrictions for February 26 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city as security was tightened ahead of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s visit.The vice president will be the chief guest at the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir on Thursday.Traffic Police Srinagar on Tuesday issued a detailed traffic advisory on February 26 in view of the VVIP visit to the city. Temporary restrictions and diversions have been announced on severa…
Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Kashmiri poet, writer, linguist and critic, Shafi Shauq, was conferred on Sunday with the Padma Shri award on the eve of the country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations. When he learnt about his nomination for the award this year, Shafi Shauq told IANS, “In addition to recognition of my humble contribution to Kashmiri literature, it is more an award for the recognition of the literary richness of Kashmir.“I am humbled by learning that I have been nominated to join the …