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27/05/2026

*SMC Announces Special Arrangements for Eid al-Adha in Srinagar*Door-to-door hide collection, 24x7 control room, normal civic services to continue_
Eid al-Adha approaching, Srinagar Municipal Corporation has rolled out special arrangements to manage waste and maintain civic services across the city.
SMC officials said door-to-door collection of sacrificial animal hides will be carried out on Eid day. Residents have been urged not to dump hides in drains or on roads. Instead, they should hand them over only to designated municipal vehicles to ensure safe disposal.
To cover the entire city, 4-5 drivers have been deployed per ward, with a minimum of 4 drivers assigned to each ward for timely pickup.
The corporation confirmed that essential services will not be disrupted during the festival. Water supply, sanitation drives, mobile toilet van deployment, street lighting, and ward-level duties will continue on their regular schedule.
A control room will remain operational round the clock for complaints and coordination. SMC has issued a detailed duty order listing the name and phone number of the hide-collection driver for every ward. The order has been published on SMC’s official social media handles and in local newspapers. Copies are also available at the Srinagar Municipal Council office.
The officer in charge appealed to residents to celebrate Eid responsibly. “Hides must be collected properly. If thrown into drains, they can cause overflow and lead to pollution of rivers and other water bodies,” he said.

Residents needing the driver’s contact for their ward can check SMC’s social media pages, newspapers, or contact the SNC office.

25/05/2026

*Sakina Itoo Pushes Tourism Boost as Panchanpathri Emerges as New Attraction in South Kashmir*

Kulgam, May 25: Panchanpathri, the scenic off-beat tourist destination located in the D.H. Pora constituency of south Kashmir’s Kulgam, is rapidly gaining attention as a promising tourism hotspot, with locals and tourism stakeholders expressing gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Minister and local MLA Sakina Itoo for her sustained initiatives aimed at promoting the destination.
The tourism promotional events, organised by the Tourism Department, witnessed enthusiastic participation from tourism players, local residents, and visitors. Participants highlighted the immense natural beauty and tourism potential of Panchanpathri, describing it as a destination capable of attracting tourists from across the country and abroad.
Tourism stakeholders said the area possesses vast potential for adventure and eco-tourism activities and can become one of the major attractions of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming years. They added that government support and infrastructural development would further strengthen tourism-related employment opportunities for local youth.
Locals of the vicinity appreciated the efforts of Minister Sakina Itoo for bringing Panchanpathri into the tourism spotlight and for encouraging initiatives that aim to develop lesser-known destinations in south Kashmir.
The event also reflected the growing focus on promoting off-beat tourist destinations in the region to diversify tourism and boost the local economy.

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

Rescue teams from SDRF & all other agencies in Gulmarg. Nearly 300 tourists were left stranded mid-air on Monday after a technical snag halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir. Rescue teams from the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and civil administration launched an evacuation operation after the cable cars suddenly stopped due to a fault.
Officials said women and children were among those trapped, causing panic among several passengers. Authorities, however, confirmed that the situation remained under control and rescue operations were carried out smoothly under the supervision of local officials and technical teams.
The Gulmarg Gondola is one of Asia’s highest and most popular cable car systems, connecting Gulmarg to Kongdori and Apharwat Peak. Technical experts were deployed to identify the fault and restore services.

24/05/2026

BJP leader Sambit Patra visited Gulmarg. He enjoyed the beauty of Apharwat via the gondola ride. He praised the tourist guides there and said that he truly felt delighted upon reaching the place. He appealed to people across the country to visit Kashmir, especially Gulmarg, for tourism and recreation.

24/05/2026

BIG BREAKING #.Kupwara, May 24 .after lightning struck them in Chandigam Lolab area of Kupwara on Sunday evening.Massive hailstorm in Lolab have caused severe damage to farmers and their crops.

24/05/2026

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24/05/2026

Thousands Throng Khanqah-e-Moula as Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) Observed With Religious Fervour in Kashmir

MLA Salman Sagar join devotees at historic Srinagar shrine as special prayers mark annual Urs celebrations

Description:-The annual Urs of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani (RA), popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan (RA), was observed across Kashmir with immense religious devotion and spiritual fervour, with thousands of devotees thronging the historic Khanqah-e-Moula shrine in Srinagar on Saturday.

Devotees from different parts of the Valley gathered at the shrine since early morning to offer special prayers, recite verses from the Holy Quran and pay homage to the revered saint, whose teachings are deeply rooted in Kashmir’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

The atmosphere around the shrine remained spiritually charged as people participated in congregational prayers and religious gatherings held on the occasion.

Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and MLA Salman Ali Sagar also visited Khanqah-e-Moula and joined devotees in offering prayers during the Urs observance.

Religious scholars highlighted the teachings and contributions of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA), remembering his role in spreading Islam, spirituality, brotherhood and communal harmony in Kashmir centuries ago.

Authorities had made necessary arrangements around the shrine to facilitate smooth movement of devotees and ensure peaceful conduct of the religious gatherings.

23/05/2026

Privacy Is Power: PDP Leader Iltija M***i Warns Against Turning Kashmir’s Weddings Into a Social Media Tamasha