MeT issues ‘yellow warning’ for heavy snowfall in J-K on 30 January
As the 40-day harsh winter period, Chilla-i-Kalan, nears to an end, the weather department on Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir on 30 January. A meteorological department official said that light snow and rain was expected at scattered places in the next 24 hours. On 30 January, the MeT […]
Scooty-rider killed after allegedly hit by SSB vehicle in Budgam
A scooty-rider was killed after allegedly being hit by a vehicle of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near Humhama in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday. A police official said that the 55-year-old rider identified as Nazir Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat of Samerbugh Budgam was seriously injured after being hit by the vehicle […]
Rahul Gandhi pays tribute at Lethpora attack site
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi who is in the last leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir on Saturday paid tributes to CRPF troops killed in the Lethpora attack in 2019. An official said that Gandhi, who resumed his Yatra today from Awantipora, stopped his Yatra for a while at Lethpora […]
Balanced development
Government is trying to save the environment and also give a push to development in the rural areas. While forest cover has been enhanced, the government of Jammu and Kashmir is looking for balanced development on the model of the rest of the country. In a recent function LG Manoj Sinha this is the best […]
Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Awantipora day after alleged security lapse
Mehbooba Mufti, her daughter Iltija, Priyanka Gandhi also join Yatra Srinagar, Jan 28: A day after Congress Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party alleged security lapse, Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed on Saturday from Awantipora area of south Kashmir Pulwama district amid tight security arrangements. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said […]
Secretary releases 6th edition of 108 free ambulance services magazine; 1,83,380 patients availed service since March’2020
JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today launched 6th edition of 108 free ambulance services magazine at Civil Secretariat here. Project Head, 108 Emergency Medical Services J&K, Mushtaq Ahmed and senior officers of H&ME department were present on the occasion. Secretary lauded the Emergency Ambulance Service 108 for playing a crucial […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Salehar, Rathana, Khour, Makhanpur, Khana Chak and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 28 from 9 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Biaspur, Kalyana Kotli, Sai, Khana Chak, Miran Sahib, Purana Pind and its adjoining areas […]
Former Minister; acclaimed Painter call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Sh Sunil Sharma, former Minister called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan today. The former Minister apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of public importance. Sh KK Gandhi, acclaimed Artist & Painter also called on the Lt Governor and discussed important matters related to the promotion of art […]
MeT predicts dry weather in J-K during next 24 hrs
Weatherman on Friday said that “mainly dry weather” was expected in 24 hours and isolated to “widespread” light rain and snow forecast thereafter for subsequent two days in Jammu and Kashmir. Also, the most parts of J-K recorded a drop in minimum temperature. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.2°C, […]
Kashmiri Pandits employees’ safety is our top priority: LG Sinha
Facing criticism for his handling of the issue of Kashmiri Pandit employees, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said their safety is his administration’s topmost priority, reported Daily Excelsior. The LG is under fire over protests by Kashmiri Pandits who were employed under a prime minister’s package, and are seeking relocation from […]