Snowfall blanket upper Swat as winter spell returns
SAWAT: Snowfall of the winter season has blanketed the mountains of Swat’s upper regions transforming tourists spots into stunning winter landscapes. The plains of Swat continue to experience rainfall. Light snowfall in the Kalam mountains has brought a noticeable drop in temperature. A new spell of weather has set in
Swat Administration cracks down on illegal encroachments in Mingora Bazaar
Shahzad Naveed MINGORA: The district administration of Swat has started a crackdown against illegal encroachments in Mingora Bazaar of Swat district. This operation is being overseen by Imran Ali Shah, the Additional Assistant Commissioner-I Babozai and Traffic Magistrate, assisted by DSP Traffic, TMA officials and other concerned departments. The operation
Science and Culture Exhibition held at Khpal Kor Model School Swat
SWAT: A one-day Science and Art Culture Exhibition was organized magnificently at Khapal Kor Model School, Boys and Girls Campus. Various types of stalls were set up in the exhibition, including book stalls, scout stalls, scientific inventions, chemistry, physics, biology, medical, Islamic studies, chemical experiments, and historical food exhibitions. In
Massive anti-encroachment operation underway in Kalam
MINGORA: A large-scale campaign against illegal construction and encroachment in the picturesque tourist spot of Kalam, Tehsil. Bahrain. Swat is in progress. The operation is going to remove the structures illegally erected along the Swat River, the Upper Swat Development Authority (USDA) spokesperson said to be the point of contact.
Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Swat
By: Shahazad Naveed SWAT: The Earthquake tremors were felt in different parts of the Swat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday afternoon. However, no damages have been reported as yet. According to the local people, the earthquake tremors were felt in Mingora, Charbagh, Barikot, Kabal, Bahrain, and Khwazkhela in other
OPD services to remain closed against privatization of Saidu Teaching Hospital
MINGORA: Health Coordination Council of Saidu Teaching Hospital, Swat has announced their intention to suspend all elective outpatient department (OPD) services as of October 7 in protest of the privatization of Saidu Teaching Hospital under the MTI Act. According to details, the Health Coordination Council has numerous occasions warned the
Swat authorities seize truckload of unhygienic cold drinks
SWAT: Assistant Commissioner Babuzai, Arham Mukhtar, along with Additional Assistant Commissioner Syed Imran Ali Shah and a team from the Halal Food Authority, seized unhygienic cold drinks from a truck and arrested the suspects involved. The action was taken following information received from a citizen about the distribution of counterfeit
Matta on high alert: Snap checks and patrols keep crime in check
MINGPORA: In order to ensure law and order situation, Swat Police have increased activities of performing rapid checking, vehicle inspections, foot patrols, and mobile patrols across several sites in Matta Circle. According to details, police teams executed complete security activities in Shakardara, Matta, Gwaleri, Chaprial, and Kalakot. Operating under local
PML-N leader slams Swat administration for demolishing private hotels
SWAT: Former District Nazim and PML-N leader Malik Siddique Khan strongly denounced the district administration’s wrong decisions regarding bulldozing their hotels in the garb of encroachment and termed it as depriving the people of their livelihood. Addressing press conference, he said that whenever the tourist season approaches conspiracies starts against
Rescue 1122 KP launches motorbike emergency service in Swat
SWAT: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122, Swat station, has launched a motorbike mobile service in Mingora city to provide first aid to citizens and ensure rapid emergency services. It was said by the Swat Rescue 1122 spokesperson here on Wednesday. Stating that under the special instructions of Director General Rescue
