In scorching summer, SHAHR-E-KHAAS reels under darkness

NO LET UP IN CURTAILMENTS FOR NON-METERED AREAS

GK CITY REPORTER

Srinagar, June 7: Notwithstanding government claims of paying extra attention towards the Shahr-e-Khaas development, the old City is facing worst of the power woes putting the dwellers of this congested area to inconvenience in the scorching summer. The residents of areas like Nowhatta, Naid More

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Stray dogs unleash terror in Rangreth

Scores bitten in past few days

Srinagar, June 7: Stray dogs have unleashed a reign of terror in Rangreth area biting scores of people in the past few days, the residents said. They said at least a dozen locals were bitten by the stray packs in the past around a week. “I feel scared to go home late because no less More

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Aalam-e-Gaeb released

Srinagar, June 7: Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir on Tuesday released Hilal Kashmiri’s poetry collection Aalam-e-Gaeb at the head office of Academy of Art and Culture.  Speaking on the occasion Mir appreciated the role of Kashmiri poets.  An official spokesman said: “Commenting More

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SPCB, Women’s College organize painting competition

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 7: In connection with World Environment Week, the J&K State Pollution Control Board organised a painting competition Tuesday in collaboration with Government College for Women, M A Road Srinagar. The competition was jointly inaugurated by SPCB Chairman Lal Chand. Regional More

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JK Bank officials condole demise

MATTOOS BEREAVED

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 7: The mother of Abdul Majeed Mattoo, Director, J&K Bank, and a reputed businessman of the state passed away Tuesday after a brief illness.  A cross section of society has condoled the demise of Mattoo’s mother.  Family sources said the Rasm-e-Chahrum of the deceased More

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Islamia College starts lecture series on biodiversity

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 7: A lecture series on biodiversity started at the Islamia College of Science and Commerce here on Tuesday. The lecture series has been organized by the Department of Botany to commemorate the World Environment Week and raise awareness about the rich biodiversity in the state More

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