Lander problem threatens US moon mission
WASHINGTON: A robotic lander built by a private company suffered a propulsion system issue on its way to the moon on Monday, upending the first US soft lunar landing attempt in over 50 years as mission managers scrambled to fix its position in space. Space robotics firm Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander had launched successfully […]
Slight Rise In Night Temp, Srinagar records minus 2.4°C
Srinagar’ :There was slight rise in night temperature on Tuesday as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.4°C. A meteorological department official said that the temperature was 0.5°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year.He said the Srinagar saw minimum temperature of minus 4.3 °C on previous night.Qazigund […]
DC Ganderbal reviews saturation of KCC, NSSs
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 08: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir chaired a crucial meeting today to assess the saturation status of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) and National Security Schemes (NSSs) in the district. The focus of the meeting was to strategize and expedite the saturation of KCC and various NSSs, including Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti […]
Progress of projects
The J & K administration is closely monitoring progress of many projects including in the health sector. Recently Advisor Bhatnagar visited the construction site of GMC Udhampur. He reviewed progress of ongoing works. Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Saloni Rai; Principal GMC Udhampur, senior officers of Public Works, health and other allied departments accompanied the Advisor […]
3 goods stores damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar
Srinagar: At least 3 goods stores were damaged in a blaze that broke out in Pinche Mandi area of Batmaloo in Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that fire broke out in one of the stores, used to store clothes, goods and other items today morning. He said that the fire was quickly […]
Nadal to skip Australian Open due to fresh muscle injury
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. Nadal’s latest injury casts fresh doubts about the former world number one’s ability to compete […]
Fire leaves 7,000 Rohingya homeless in Bangladesh camp
DHAKA: A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh in the early hours of Sunday, destroying about 800 shelters and rendering thousands homeless, officials said. Fire service officials and Rohingya volunteers brought the blaze under control around three hours after it hit Camp 5 in Cox’s Bazar, a border district with Myanmar, […]
Kashmir Freeze Unabated, Srinagar Records Minus 4.3°C
SRINAGAR’ – A day after experiencing season’s coldest night, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.3°C as freezing conditions continued without reprieve in Kashmir Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official said that the temperature was 1.9°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. He said the Srinagar […]
Govt working to restore lost glory of Shehr-e-Khaas: Div Com
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on Saturday said that the government is working to restore the lost glory of Shehr-e-Khaas. Talking to the reporters at Habba Kadal, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, said that the government is committed to restore the lost glory of Shehr-e-Khaas. He added that in this regard, the developmental works are […]
Lt Governor joins Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Srinagar
Expresses gratitude to the citizens of J&K for their overwhelming participation and effort to translate accelerated growth under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi into inclusive growth and Developed Bharat Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has infused a sense of self-confidence in the poor and marginalised sections of society: LG Sinha Janbhagidari is strength […]