MeT predicts dry weather in J-K
The minimum temperature dropped on Thursday below normal in twin capitals and Pahalgam even as the weather department forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy weather at most places in the next few days in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.6°C against the previous night’s 3.7°C. Today’s […]
Man injured in mysterious blast in Sopore, hospitalised
A man was injured in a mysterious blast in Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. An official said that the man was digging earth at his orchard in Warpora when the blast took place. He said that the man was injured in the incident and was immediately shifted to a […]
Forest Resource Management
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is not only trying to protect the forests but is also trying to do smart forest resource management. In this direction recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated Forest Resource Management Center in Jammu He said, the new state-of-the-art facility and the technological advancements will go a long way in […]
Raut alleges ‘threat’ from Maha CM’s son
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday wrote to the police alleging “threat to life” from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son, with an MLA from the Shinde camp calling it a “cheap stunt”. “Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde (Eknath Shinde’s son) has given a supari (contract) to kill me to a […]
After IPL, Tata bags title rights for WPL
New Delhi: Tata Group on Tuesday bagged the title rights for the inaugural Women’s Premier League beginning in Mumbai on March 4. A BCCI source told PTI that Tata has secured the rights for five years. The Indian multinational conglomerate had last year replaced Vivo as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. “The […]
UN fears Israeli reforms will undermine judiciary
GENEVA: The United Nations’ human rights chief on Tuesday voiced concern that a proposed overhaul of Israel’s judicial system would “drastically undermine” the ability of the judiciary to uphold human rights and the rule of law. Israel’s parliament is pushing ahead with changes promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist government which it says are […]
Highway to Kashmir will remain close on these 3 days
The government on Wednesday announced three days as “dry days” for repairing “critical” spots along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, and as such, there will be no traffic on the thoroughfare on these three days. “Dry Days announced by Government for Feb 24, Mar 03 & Mar 10 for repair & maintenance of critical spots on NH-44,” […]
Cop Sacked For ‘Unauthorized Absence’ From Duty In J&K’s Samba
JAMMU, Feb 22: Authorities on Wednesday terminated the services of a policeman for remaining absent from duty for more than a year in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said. The orders to this effect was issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Benam Tosh. The Selection Grade Constable ( SgCT ) Amar […]
Man found dead with slit throat at home in central Kashmir
Body of a man with throat slit was found at the roof top of his house in Kullan Gund village of Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, police said on Wednesday. An official said that body of one Mohammad Shaban Najar (50) was found at the roof top of his house. He said soon after […]
Mainly clear weather forecast as night temp records drop in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir, night temperature recorded dropped below sub-zero at a few places but hovered above normal except Qazigund on Wednesday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said Srinagar recorded a low of 3.7°C against the previous night’s 5.0°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above […]