News Topic:Transport
Kashmir
Flouting COVID-19 protocol, cab drivers overcharge in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Residents of several areas in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday complained of overcharging by cab drivers, on various routes.The passengers alleged...
Business & Economy
‘SoPs being framed for resuming public transport, tourism’
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole Monday said that the administration in Kashmir is busy in thorough consultations with the stakeholders and experts to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resuming public transport and re-opening tourist places in Kashmir.
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Travel
Burn our vehicles or allow us to resume work: Transporters
The transporters operating in Jammu and Ladakh services on Saturday demanded authorities to allow them to resume their services and said that they will follow the guidelines in letter and spirit.
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Kashmir
Kashmiri transporters stage protest in Srinagar
Kashmir transporters on Thursday staged a protest to urge the government to allow the local transporters resume their services too as they have faced huge losses since lockdown was enforced in the Valley in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business & Economy
Sumo drivers ‘dying of starvation’ in Shopian
Kashmir has been witnessing lockdown virtually since August 05 last year. Our reporter visited the houses of some drivers who are finding it really hard to meet their both ends.
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Kashmir
Chakka Jam across JK makes people suffer
SRINAGAR — Transporters across Jammu and Kashmir are observing Chakka Jam today against the government decision to install GPS device in the commercial vehicles and...
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Kashmir
South Kashmir parts shut against toll tax imposition
SRINAGAR — Several parts of southern Kashmir on Tuesday observed complete shutdown against the imposition of toll tax.South Kashmir Transporters Association had called for...
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Kashmir
Traders, transporters protest levying of highway toll tax
SRINAGAR — Traders and transporters on Wednesday staged a strong protest against government’s decision to impose toll tax on all types of vehicles plying...
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Main accused arrested in murder case of 70-year-old woman in Pulwama’s Parigam
Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Parigam village of Pulwama district, after a meticulous investigation.
18 injured, six critical as Tempo Traveller plunges into gorge in Ganderbal
A Tempo Traveller carrying tourists from Sonamarg plunged 60 feet into a gorge near Gund in Ganderbal, injuring 18 people, including six critically.
GCC seeks 40-year upper age limit for J&K Bank recruitment
GCC urges LG Manoj Sinha to ask J&K Bank to raise the upper age limit to 40 years for its 1,356 Banking Associate and PO vacancies.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

