Smart Meter: Authorities snap electricity to Gadood Bagh locality after residents object to meter installations

Smart Meter: Authorities snap electricity to Gadood Bagh locality after residents object to meter installations

The residents of Gadood Bagh and its adjacent areas in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar have been forced to reel under darkness since yesterday after authorities snapped electricity for objecting to installation of smart meters in the area. Locals told the news agency, they held a protest yesterday after authorities reached the area to install smart meters. They said however, after objection and protest by the people, electricity to their houses was snapped at around 02:00 PM. “Since then we have not received electricity. This is sheer highhandedness on part…

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Massive landslide hits NH in Ramban area killing one and injuring six persons

Massive landslide hits NH in Ramban area killing one and injuring six persons

A man died while several others were injured after a massive landslide occurred on Srinagar-Jammu national highway near Seri area of Ramban district on Tuesday. An official told the news agency, a massive landslide occurred near Seri area today afternoon, burying two vehicles under the debris. He said in the incident one person died while six others were injured and they were being shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The official said more people might be trapped under debris even as rescue operation was going on in the area.…

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Kashmir in Spring: A Vibrant Medley of Colors and Scents

Kashmir in Spring: A Vibrant Medley of Colors and Scents

Kashmir, also known as “Paradise on Earth,” is a place of unparalleled beauty, and the spring season brings out the best of it. As the winter chill recedes, and the snow begins to melt, the valley comes to life with a riot of colors and fragrances. The spring season in Kashmir starts in March and lasts until May. It is a time when the landscape is transformed into a canvas of flowers, with colorful blooms dotting the meadows, gardens, and roadsides. The valley is covered with a carpet of vibrant…

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