Political Activists call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 14: Political activist and President, Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP), Mir Junaid today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Sh. Junaid submitted a memorandum of issues and demands to the Lt Governor highlighting various important political and socio-economic issues related to welfare of the marginalized and under privileged […]
CRPF officer sustains critical injuries in road mishap in south Kashmir
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was critically injured in a collision here in South Kashmir. The incident occurred late Wednesday night at Lower Munda area of Qazigund. Police sources said that there was a collision between a private truck (JK06A-4580) and CRPF Gypsy (HR55C-3665) resulting critical injuries to one CRPF Inspector namely Joshi […]
Walking on frozen Dal Lake could be dangerous: Srinagar admin
Srinagar: The authorities in Srinagar on Thursday advised people not to walk on the frozen surface of water bodies, especially the Dal Lake, underlining that it could be dangerous. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said that SDRF teams have been deployed to dissuade locals from taking to such risky adventures. “Walking on frozen […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked again, scale new highs
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday were hiked by 25 paise per litre each, the second straight day of increase in rates that took the prices to new highs. Petrol now costs Rs 84.70 per litre in Delhi and diesel is priced at Rs 74.88, according to a price notification from oil marketing companies. […]
Ready for all
Keeping a close vigil especially on eastern border of Ladakh, army top brass closely watch the situation and keep the troops ready for any eventuality. Pakistan and China together form a potent threat to national security and their collusive approach towards India cannot be wished away, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said recently after assessing […]
Naeem Akhter shifted to hospital
Srinagar: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar was on Thursday shifted to hospital for treatment. Naeem has been in detention for the past nearly 20 days at the MLA hostel here. PDP spokesman Najam-u-Saqib said that the detained leader was shifted to Khyber hospital after he developed some health issues. […]
Cold breaks records in Kashmir, Srinagar’s minus 8.4 lowest in 25 yrs
Srinagar: Night temperatures plummeted further across Kashmir Valley with mercury settling at minus 8.4°C in Srinagar, the lowest temperature of the season so far and the coldest January night in the past 25 years, the officials said on Thursday. Director Meteorological Department Sonam Lotus told GNS it was after 25 years that the mercury has […]
Former Legislator, several delegations call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 13: Former Legislator and several delegations from various parts of Kashmir today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan. Former MLC, Zafar Manhas apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of public importance. A delegation of Kashmir Trade Bodies Joint Forum led by Nasir Shah called on the Lt […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 121 new positive cases, 119344 recovered so far JAMMU, JANUARY13-The Government on Wednesday informed that 121 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 55 from Jammu division and 66 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 122885. Today no […]
Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR JANUARY 13: Member, Central Waqf Council and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Andrabi expressed gratitude towards the Lt Governor for announcing, executing, and launching several developmental programmes including new Industrial Development scheme in J&K in […]