G20 leaders talk climate, brace for Trump’s return
RIO DE JANEIRO: G20 leaders on Tuesday were holding the final day of a summit that offered some impetus to stalled UN climate talks, diverged on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East — and foresaw global turbulence as Donald Trump readies to take over the US presidency. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, […]
At minus 0.7 degree Celsius, Sgr records season’s coldest night
Srinagar: The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. As per the details ,Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree Celsius while in […]
Fast track development
In district Budgam a comprehensive review was held to fast track developmental projects including flats for the migrants. During his visit to the site, the officials briefed the DC on the progress, informing him that 8 out of the 12 blocks are expected to be completed by the end of December and work on the […]
Northern Army Commander Reviews Security Situation In J&K’s Kishtwar
JAMMU, Nov 19: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviewed the security situation in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and urged troops to maintain exemplary professionalism in conduct of operations. This comes after the district witnessed two terror incidents last week. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) from the special forces was killed, and three […]
Police raids in Awantipora in connection with UAPA case
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday carried out raids in Awantipora and Tral areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). An official said police raided two residential houses belonging in Khankha Midoora area of Awantipora. He said that raids were conducted in connection with […]
Re- modelled scheme
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, briefed the media on re- modelled or re-christened schemes for tribal welfare, urban housing, solar energy and healthcare insurance coverage of elderly citizens. He at the outset briefed about the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) aimed to target saturation of schemes and development outcomes across 25 Interventions for […]
Biden, Xi agree to ‘no AI control over nuclear weapons’
• Xi says China ready to work with Trump administration for ‘smooth transition’ in bilateral ties • Counts Taiwan among four ‘red lines’ that must not be crossed LIMA: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that human beings and not artificial intelligence should make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, […]
Sakura Science Program
Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, had an inspiring interaction with Sonika, an 11th-grade student from Government High School (GHS) Doda, who is set to travel to Japan under the prestigious Sakura Science Program. The one week programme is being organised by Union Ministry of Education and Sonika is among […]
Gulmarg Receives Season’s First Snowfall, Rain Lash Kashmir Plains
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Gulmarg, a tourist destination in Kashmir popular for skiing, received the season’s first snowfall on Saturday, while rains lashed the plains, officials said. The snowfall began early in the morning and continued intermittently, blanketing the meadows of the destination with about an inch of snow, they said. Several other areas in the […]
Musk met Iran’s UN ambassador, NYT says
NEW YORK: Elon Musk, the tech billionaire closely allied with US president-elect Donald Trump, met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in a bid to defuse tensions between Tehran and Washington, The New York Times reported on Thursday. The newspaper quoted anonymous Iranian sources as describing the meeting between the world’s richest person and Ambassador […]