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 […]
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Greater Kashmir
Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remains open
Ramban, May 21: The Srinagar- Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way traffic of light and medium passenger vehicles and one-way traffic of heavy vehicles for Jammu on Sunday. However, traffic authorities said during the last 24 hours up to 5 pm, Sunday Jammu Srinagar NH-44 remained blocked for one hour and 45 minutes. They […]
Mughal Road reopens for vehicular traffic movement
Rajouri, May 21: Vehicular traffic movement on Mughal Road was restored on Sunday afternoon after a day long closure due to landslide at Mansar Morh. The road was closed on Saturday evening after a landslide the road at Mansar Morh. Officials said that the traffic movement remained suspended since Saturday evening.Theslide clearance work was started […]
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 […]
Road to Sonamarg lies in dilapidated condition
Sonamarg, May 21: The road to the famous tourist destination Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district is in dilapidated condition with no proper attention being paid to repair and maintain it. Thousands of people travel on this busy road which lies on the Srinagar-Leh highway while tourists also visit Sonamarg every day in large numbers during […]
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 […]
Terina-Darbal road in dilapidated condition
Kupwara: The dilapidated condition of three km long Terina-Darbal road in Mawer area of Handwara is giving tough time to the commuters. The road connects several villages including Terina, Tantrygund, Darbal Bala, Hakdaji, Darbal payeen and several other villages.But according to locals this road has never been a priority for authorities, thus putting them into […]
Road connecting several border villages in Rajouri lies in shambles
Rajouri, May 20: The main road connecting over half a dozen border villages in Rajouri lies in shambles even as thousands of people use it for daily movement. Residents have appealed for its upgradation. The road falls under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) starting from Tandwal Bridge on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway ends at […]
Sgr-Leh NH to remain closed for 2 more days
Ganderbal: The Srinagar-Leh National Highway remained closed for the second day on Tuesday following fresh snowfall and multiple avalanches along the Zojila Pass on Monday. An official said that the Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway remained closed on Tuesday due to multiple avalanches at various places on the road, which blocked the road. He […]
Go First CEO meets DGCA official, civil aviation secretary for future course of action
New Delhi, May 10: Go First CEO Kaushik Khona met DGCA officials right after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in its judgement on Wednesday admitted the plea of Go First Airlines for insolvency proceedings. The CEO also met the civil aviation secretary for any future course of action. The budget airline last Thursday had […]
‘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 […]
DGCA issues show cause notice to Go First for its failure to continue operation
New Delhi, May 8: In view of the sudden cancellation of flights and initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process under IBC by Go Airlines (India) Limited (Go First), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Go First under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, for their […]