‘Once in a century’ flood cuts off communities in Australia
SYDNEY: Military helicopters airlifted hundreds of people from communities cut off by “once in a century” floods in Australia’s northwest, an official leading relief efforts said on Sunday, noting water covered some places “as far as the eye could see”. The crisis in the Kimberley — an sparsely populated area in Western Australia state about […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 7: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Jourian, Troti, Muthi, Mara, Bakora, Rakh Muthi, PHE, BSF, Border Migrant, Sohal, MES, Tanda, Dori Dager, Basava Gagel, Maira Mandrian, and adjoining areas and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply […]
Dulloo assesses availability of petroleum derived spray oils in J&K
Asks stakeholders to follow all prescribed guidelines of Central Insecticide Act JAMMU, JANUARY 09: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to discuss the permission and availability of petroleum derived spray oils in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Secretary in APD, Director Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Horticulture […]
Commercial farming
Agriculture and allied sectors are getting a facelift in Jammu and Kashmir as the government is spending a lot of money on these schemes. They are trying to work on the prosperity of the average farmer and have introduced new schemes on the ground to change their lives. Recently the J & K government has […]
MeT predicts snowfall in next 24 hours in Kashmir
Gulmarg and Pahalgam along with other higher reaches received fresh snowfall while light rains lashed plains including Srinagar amid increase in night temperature on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.9°C against last night’s minus 0.1°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 2.8°C above normal for the summer capital which received […]
FCS&CA seals 82 Mutton shops; imposes 30k fine on 18 erring traders
In view of complaints pouring in from various corners regarding overcharging by mutton sellers, the Enforcement Squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department sealed 82 mutton shops and imposed a fine of Rs 30000 on 18 erring traders during the preceding week. The erring traders were taken to task during the special […]
Lt Governor releases Dr Chanchal Bhasin’s Dogri poetry collection “UdanKhatola”
JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released a collection of Dogri poetry “UdanKhatola” penned by Dr Chanchal Bhasin at the Raj Bhavan today. Congratulating Dr Bhasin for her book, the Lt Governor said that Dogri language represents the great Indian culture and traditions. He further appreciated Dr Chanchal Bhasin’s contribution in the field of […]
Former Minister, delegation of J&K Ex-Services League call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Sh Sunil Sharma, former minister today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan. The former Minister apprised the Lt Governor about the welfare issues of Rehbar-e-Khel and Rehbar-e-Janglat appointees, VDC SPOs, National Youth Corps and other issues of public importance. Later, a delegation of J&K Ex-Services League led by […]
Night Temp Increases Above Normal As J&K Braces For Wet Spell
Srinagar: The minimum temperature recorded a considerable increase on Saturday as Jammu and Kashmir braces for nearly weeklong cloudy and wet weather in wake of two back-to-back western disturbances. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.4°C against last night’s minus 5.5°C that was coldest for the season so far. […]
Washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test
SYDNEY: The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia’s push for a series clean sweep over South Africa. Skipper Pat Cummins has a decision to make ahead of Saturday’s fourth day: whether to declare the team’s first innings at 475 for four and get the […]