Month: May 2016

Help implement ‘odd-even’ in state: CM to Students

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Tells MC to start biometric registration of roadside vendors Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today sought cooperation from the public to find a solution to traffic problems being faced by people in the Valley. “The student community and trader organisations could lead from the front by voluntarily taking to new concepts of traffic decongestion like odd-even plan and car pooling, which has been successfully attempted in many other states,” she said, while chairing a high-level meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) to find workable solution which embeds better traffic…

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Passengers face the heat as two trains to Katra suspended

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Commuters availing the Jammu-Udhampur rail services are facing hardships due to less frequency of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains. The Railways has suspended two of the four DMU trains to extend express trains to Katra, the base camp of the Vaishno Devi shrine. Due to the cancellation of the DMU trains, the other overburdened trains to Udhampur and Katra see additional rush of passengers. After the start of the train to Katra in July 2014, all four DMU trains, running between Pathankot and Udhampur via Jammu-Tawi Railway Station, were…

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On Durbar opening eve, traffic our main priority : Mehbooba

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Seeking cooperation and suggestions from all stakeholders and civil society, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Friday described traffic management as a huge challenge, especially in view of long-term transport system that is being executed in the capital cities and major towns. She said while the administration will have to find quick solution to the traffic congestion and mobility problem on urban and rural routes, it is for the civil society, especially youth, to show the way by their own conduct on roads. “The student community and trader organizations could lead by…

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Luxury bus services started between Srinagar- Delhi

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The initiative will be based on PPP mode due to high cost: Transport Minister Transport Minister Sunil Kumar Sharma flagged off a luxury bus which will ply from Srinagar to Delhi. The bus has been manufactured by Scania. The particular bus called Scania Metrolink is a multipurpose, medium and long distance coach. Sharma, after flagging off the bus informed that as of now the venture will work on PPP mode as JKSRTC is not in a condition to afford it on its own. “This initiative will be under PPP mode.…

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Shopping complexes, flats replace heritage buildings

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Govt fails to protect ‘havelis’ raised during reign of Dogra dynasty As the construction sector is booming in Jammu with several shopping complexes and residential flats coming up in the past two decades, in the process it is contributing to destruction of historical buildings and “havelis” constructed during the pre-independence era. Some of the dilapidated buildings, especially in the old city area, raised during the reign of the Dogra dynasty are still surviving “demolition”. They are a witness to a glorious bygone era of the history of Jammu city, which…

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Doda reels under water crisis as reservoirs go dry

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The mighty Chenab flows through erstwhile Doda district, but the district is facing acute shortage of drinking water. The natural water resources in the district are diminishing due to climate change and the casual approach of the government. About 10 lakh people of Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar district have been witnessing shortage of drinking water during the summer for the past few years. The loot of the green gold by the forest mafia has led to drying up of natural reservoirs and streams which used to be the main source…

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Early Morning, Evening flights take off at Srinagar airport

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The much awaited early morning and evening flights started at Srinagar International Airport from today. Indigo and GoAir airlines are operating these additional flights to and fro Srinagar airport. The introduction of morning and evening flights will increase operating hours at the airport and reduce peak time pressure. The airport employees would also get a chance to reduce their burden as the authority has scheduled shifts in their duties. Director Airport R N Shinde told Kashmir POST that the morning and evening flights have begun successfully. “We started with two…

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NHPC investment crosses Rs 18,800 crore in JK

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Corporation pays Rs 6,479 cr as water usage charges, royalty to state National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), one of the largest players in hydropower in the Central sector, has invested Rs 18,874 crore in seven operating power stations in Jammu and Kashmir with an aggregate installed capacity of 2009 MW and a 330 MW project under construction. Over the years, the NHPC has not only developed the hydropower potential in J&K but has also provided free 12 per cent power of its total generation from J&K as well as the…

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Div Com reviews traffic system in Srinagar

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To ensure smooth traffic regulation in Srinagar City, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon Friday convened a meeting which was attended by Transport Commissioner, IG Police Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner SMC besides representatives of Kashmir Traders Association. The Div Com sought cooperation from traders of Srinagar and said they have role for maintaining and regulating traffic in the City. He said traders should not encourage anybody to park vehicle on roads besides won’t allow street vendors to block traffic anywhere in a city. The meeting was informed…

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Valley geting facelift ahead of Durbar move

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Srinagar city, the summer capital of the state, is being given a facelift ahead of the opening of the Durbar move offices here. Officials said security and other arrangements had been put in place to ensure smooth opening of the Civil Secretariat in the summer capital, which is scheduled to open from May 9. The Durbar move, which is a century-old tradition from the Dogra rule in the state, takes place twice a year as the administration shifts between Jammu and Srinagar in view of weather conditions. The officials said…

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