Explosives found on Jammu-Pathankot highway, bomb squad called in
Jammu: The security forces on Tuesday found explosives near a bridge on Jammu-Pathankot national highway, while traffic has been diverted on the route as a precautionary measure, officials said. An official said, that the explosives were found near a bridge in Sherpur area on the national highway. He said that police and security forces have […]
Night Temp Records Drop But Stays Above Normal In J&K
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a drop but stayed above normal on Tuesday, marking the start of 20-day-long period ‘Chillai-Khurd’.A meteorological department official said in the last 24 hours till 0830, Gulmarg received 3.5cms of snow while Kupwara received 3.3mm of rain. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of o.8°C against 3.6°C on previous […]
CS takes stock of measures to improve air quality in JK cities
JAMMU, JANUARY 29: In the UT Apex Committee meeting of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today took stock of all the measures taken to improve the overall quality of air in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar here. The meeting was attended by ACS, Forest Department; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu; PCCF; […]
Basic amenities
In every district of Jammu and Kashmir, the administrative apparatus is trying to focus on basic amenities to be provided for the common people. In this direction recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, took proactive strides to bolster public health and water services during a comprehensive tour of Block Kakapora. The focal points of the official […]
Three US troops killed in Jordan, Biden vows reprisal
Three US service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and US officials said on Sunday. Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the attack, the first deadly strike against US forces since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in […]
‘Chillai-Kalan’ ends today as JK braces for rains, snow
Srinagar,: Night temperature recorded a significant increase amid cloudy cover on Monday, the last day of the 40-day harsh period of winter—‘Chillai-Kalan’. Except Gulmarg which received 10 cms of snowfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, all places in Jammu and Kashmir recorded above freezing point temperature, a meteorological department official said. He […]
Film Maker calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Film-Maker Sh Ashok Saxena called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. Earlier, Ms Garima Abrol, a student of 11th Class presented a 3D portrait painting of the Lt Governor to him. The Lt Governor appreciated the young painter for her work of art.
Amid Wet Weather Forecast, Kashmir’s Upper Reaches Receive Light Snowfall
SRINAGAR, Jan 27: Higher reaches of Kashmir received light rain and snowfall during the past 24 hours ending the prolonged dry spell in the region, officials said on Saturday. The Meteorological (MeT) department has predicted wet weather till February 3. The accumulation of snow has forced closure of Mughal Road- that connects Poonch and Rajouri […]
Thanks to less snow and latest tech, BRO kept Srinagar-Leh highway open for record time this winter
NEW DELHI: The Leh-Srinagar highway, a crucial link connecting the strategic Ladakh sector with Srinagar, was closed for traffic on Friday as substantial snow accumulation finally started on the Zojila Pass stretch. This is the longest period in recent years that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been able to keep the critical road open […]
Forest fire along LoC triggers landmine blasts in Poonch
Jammu, Jan 27: A forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district triggered explosions in several landmines on Saturday night, official sources said. The fire occurred this evening in Balnoi and Krishnagati sectors of the district, prompting army, locals and forest officials to launch an operation to contain it, […]