Exorbitant transport charges from Bemina to Srinagar Airport irks Hajj pilgrims

Srinagar, May 19: Many Hajj pilgrims have expressed resentment against the Hajj Committee for charging Rs 900 as transport charges from Hajj House Bemina to Srinagar Airport. Muhammad Anjum, a pilgrim, said that recently authorities issued a notification for these charges, which he said are too much for a short trip. “Even if we book […]

USBRL project | Maldives’ ministerial delegation visits Chenab bridge in Reasi

Jammu, May 20: A delegation of ministers from the Republic of Maldives has visited the highest railway bridge in the world constructed over mighty Chenab by Northern Railway, as a part of its prestigious Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. According to Northern Railway spokesperson, the delegation comprising Minister for National Planning, Housing and […]

Dilapidated roads take toll on commuters in Srinagar

Srinagar: Inordinate delay in repairs of dilapidated roads is causing inconvenience to commuters. Due to ongoing Smart City project and drainage construction, many roads in the city have caved in and developed potholes. The inhabitants living in the several areas of the city including Habba Kadal, Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowpora, Khayam and Munwarabad, and other Downtown […]

‘Airlines making a killing’: Ex-MLA on arbitrary hike in airfares

Srinagar, May 09: CPI(M) leader and former MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Tuesday said that arbitrary hike in airfare has left travelers distraught, and appealed to the authorities to intervene into the matter. “Airlines are jacking up fares arbitrarily leaving travellers distraught. Even the Haj pilgrims have to fork out more. The tentative Haj […]