Rains Relent, Mercury Drops Below Normal In J&K
Srinagar’: Amid decrease in precipitation and forecast for scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir below normal on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that “mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain and thunderstorm” was expected during two […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for facilitating smooth Seasonal migration of nomads
JAMMU, APRIL 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and concerned Officers to review the arrangements for facilitating smooth seasonal migration of the nomads Gujjar-Bakerwal community along with their livestock to upper reaches of the districts. The Div Com directed DCs to issue permissions for movement after seeking proper satisfactory reports […]
Avalanche Warning Issued In Eight J&K Districts
SRINAGAR, Apr 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Thursday issued avalanche warnings in eight districts of the Union Territory, officials said. Avalanche with ‘low’ danger level is likely to occur above 2,400-3,200 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts in the next 24 hours, the disaster management authority […]
4 Soldiers Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire In Poonch
Poonch: At least four army soldiers were burnt alive after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Poonch district on Thursday. Official sources said that the incident took places in Bhatadhurian area of Mendhar Sub Division in Poonch this afternoon. There was no official confirmation so far as regards the reasons leading to […]
LSG outwit RR in low-scoring contest
Marcus Stonis’s all-round efforts (a 16-ball 21 & 2-28) helped Lucknow Super Giants secure a 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals, in Jaipur, to retain the second spot on the points table. After posting 154 for 7, courtesy Kyle Mayers’ half-century and Nicholas Pooran’s late blitz, the visitors restricted Royals to 144 for 6, despite an […]
Beijing hospital fire death toll rises to 29, director detained
The death toll in a fire that ripped through a hospital in China’s capital Beijing has risen to 29, a city official said Wednesday. The fire at the Beijing Changfeng Hospital in the Fengtai District broke out at around 1pm (5am GMT) on Tuesday and was extinguished about half an hour later. Li Zongrong, deputy […]
Village development
In a recent panchayat level convergence meeting Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir has asked the panchayat members to take the village community along for the development. He said that common people should come forward and speak up for their villages and be part of the development process. For better monitoring and execution of development […]
Member of Parliament calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Sh. Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament, called on the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan, today. Shri Sharma discussed with the Lt Governor various issues of public importance. The Lt Governor assured appropriate action on the suggestions put forth by him.
Man dies, another injured in mysterious blast in Kishtwar village
Kishtwara: A man died while another one was injured after a mysterious blast took place in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district on Wednesday. A senior police official said that a mysterious blast took place in Symbol locality of Chatroo village today. He said initial reports suggest that the blast took place in the home of […]
YS&S deptt organizes Sports Conclave 2023 at SKICC
Sarmad emphasizes sports as potent tool towards restraining youth from drug abuse, other social evils SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: The Department of Youth Services & Sports (YS&S), today organized a one day Conclave 2023 at SKICC with the goal of creating a roadmap for optimal performance besides discussing strategies for developing sports talent in a big […]