Pollution Control Board closes Brick Kiln in Kashmir

Pollution Control Board closes Brick Kiln in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board has taken swift action to address pollution concerns in central Kashmir’s Budgam district by closing down the Brick Kiln in the Beerwah area of the district. According to an order, the directive, issued on December 22, 2023, mandated Deputy Commissioner Budgam to immediately cease operations at the kiln….

Rajouri: Police registers against edited video
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Second Knife Attack Reported in Kashmir Hours After Initial Incident

Hours after the knife attack incident, another similar attack was reported in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district yesterday sources said. Sources told a local news Agency that in a fresh knife attack case, a youth identified as Shafat Ahmad of Mundir Bagh area of Srinagar was injured by unknown persons who attacked him with a knife….

121-year-old missionary school in Kashmir faces closure
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121-year-old missionary school in Kashmir faces closure

 One of the oldest missionary schools in Kashmir — St Joseph’s Higher Secondary School Baramulla — is on the verge of closure as authorities have refused to register the students from this school for board examinations in absence of land lease documents. The school has asked the parents of students in Classes 9, 10, 11,…

Karnah Kupwara road

Helicopter service arranged by administration for airlifting Karnah patients

District administration Kupwara  evacuated 5 patients including three minors and their attendants from snow-bound Karnah Sub Division to Kupwara on Friday. The patients needed advanced treatment, following which a helicopter service was arranged by the district administration. A total of ten passengers who were stranded in Kupwara due to blockade of Chowkibal – Karnah road…

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited

Ban on Sale of Nichrome Coil-Based Heating Devices

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Wednesday ordered blanket ban on procuring and selling of nichrome coil based heating gadgets in the Valley. According to an order, KPDCL said that the government in 2018 had ordered complete ban on manufacture, import, transport, sale, purchase and use of Nichrome coil-based crude heaters, boilers and steamers. It…

Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir
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Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir

Many places of Northern part of Kashmir are draped by fresh snowfall. Famous tourist hotspot Gulmarg received fresh snow this morning, said meteorological department officials They said the snowfall was also recorded in other places of North Kashmir including Gurez of Bandipora district and some parts of Kupwara district. Many areas in the higher reaches…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Centre seeking information regarding Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the affairs of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The central government and the Director General of Corporate Affairs have directed the registrar of companies, Srinagar, to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry. A notice signed by  Syed Haamid Bukhari…

Rs 10,000 Cr fruit industry in trouble
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Snow deficit Kashmir puts Rs 10,000 Cr fruit industry in trouble

Kashmir known for its enchanting winter vistas is currently going snow deficit which has put its 10,000 Cr fruit industry in trouble. Kashmir going snow deficit has not only affected the tourism industry of the valley but has overall put the locals in great peril.The fruit industry of Kashmir is an example. People belonging to…

Kashmir's water bodies reach historical low

Kashmir’s water bodies reach historical low

Jal Shakti Department issues warning Jal Shakti Department has raised an alarm because of the prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, resulting in crucial reduction in water levels across the valley. Sanjeev Malhotra, Chief Engineer of Kashmir Jal Shakti emphasised the urgent need for a wet spell to replenish water resources. Malhotra urged people to use…