SMC starts sanitation drive on Jhelum banks

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today launched an extensive sanitation drive along the banks of the Jhelum river that has become a dumping ground for solid wastes. On the first day, the drive was kicked off in areas near Lasjan and Pantha Chowk, in presence of Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Farooq Ahmed Lone and SMC Commissioner Bashir Ahmed Khan. “During the drive, the officials concerned were directed to keep proper cleanliness in and around the banks of the Jhelum and other adjoining locations,” the officials said. The drive would be extended…

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