Srinagar

A snow control room has been set up by the Mechanical Engineering Department in J&K's Srinagar. The snow control room will monitor the snow fall and be prepared in case of emergency calls due to snowstorms. Reportedly, the facility is well equipped with modern machinery and expert staff. "For now we have around 11-12 machines to clear snowfall, that are installed especially near hospitals," Chief Engineer Adbul Dar told ANI.

In J&K's Srinagar, a cultural group 'Vomedh' organized a cultural extravaganza 'PAGAH' to celebrate International Mother Language Day on February 21. Meanwhile, both Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits participated in dramas reflecting bonds of brotherhood to promote the Kashmiri language. "Mother-tongue is the backbone of society," said Bharti Kaul, Vomedh Vice President. However, for the past 12-13 years this theatre group has begun a campaign… read-more

In Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar a Muslim father-son duo who are unable to hear and speak are setting a communal harmony example by taking care of Shiva temple. Nisar Ahmad Alai and his father are taking care of Gopi Tirith Temple for the past six years by cleaning the garden and temple premises. "It's a sign of Kashmir's brotherhood which is every citizen's moral responsibility," said local resident to ANI. 

Following two days of disruption and cancellation of around 79 flights, 35 scheduled flights arrived at Srinagar International Airport on January 6.  The flights were landed after improvement in weather conditions. Airport Authority confirmed that Srinagar Airport witnessed six flight cancellations on January 6, while 35 flights operated, but with some delays. Director, Kuldeep Singh said that some flight delays and cancellations were forced… read-more

The National Health Mission paramedics, who were engaged under the Emergency COVID Response Package on January 3, staged a protest at Srinagar Kashmir. They were demanding continuation of their services, as they were disengaged, despite the assurances of adjustment from authorities. The NHM paramedics raised pro-justice slogans, and appealed the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to look personally into the matter and take action.