Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K
A moderate earthquake was felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir this evening. Tremors, measuring 5.8 on Richter scale, were felt for several seconds at around 7:58 pm. The epicentre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (70.83°E 36.47°N). There were no immediate reports of any injury or damage to any property received from […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 5: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu today issued revised curtailment schedule for 11 KV Urban feeders of JPDCL distribution till further orders. The feeders are divided into four groups which are X and Y. The power supply to the Feeders under Group X in respect of STD Udhampur, which are Dabbar, Generation Colony, […]
Zimbabwe pick Ballance for Ireland T20 series
HARARE: Zimbabwe have included former England Test batsman Gary Ballance in a 15-man squad for three T20 Internationals against Ireland in Harare during January. The 33-year-old left-handed batter, who was born in the southern Africa country, represented England in 23 Tests and 16 ODIs. He scored 1,498 Test runs at an average of 37.45 and […]
Active Covid Cases In Country Decline To 2,554
NEW DELHI, Jan 5: India has recorded 188 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 2,554, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases has been recorded at 4,46,79,319 and the death toll stands at 5,30,710, with three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated […]
Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C
SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Severe cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Kupwara experiencing season’s coldest night on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.4°C against last night’s minus 5.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 4.3°C below normal and surpassed the previous lowest temperature that was recorded […]
Strict action
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar in a recent meeting has asked police and different wings of administration to take strict action on the ground against drug peddlers so that the youth are saved from this menace. He said Religious Heads, Influencers and Parents have an important role to keep the youngsters away from the use of drugs […]
DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high BP in winter
With continuous dip in temperatures to sub-zero levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. In a statement, DAK president Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan said falling temperatures in winter cause hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, […]
DC Jammu conducts extensive tour of Arnia
Inaugurates dry waste management shed at Kathar Inspects development works taken up under different schemes JAMMU, JANUARY 04: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa today conducted an extensive tour of Panchayat Allah and Kathar of border Block Arnia. Tehsildar, Punica Sharma, BDO, Rajni Bala besides PRI members and other staff members were present on the […]
CS reviews implementation of deliverables by SWD
Urged the Dept to reach out to all the Specially-abled to assist them JAMMU, JANUARY 4: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta held a meeting with the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department (SWD), Sheetal Nanda to review the progress in implementation of deliverables set for the Department. On the occasion the Chief Secretary urged the […]
Mercury Plunges Again In Kashmir; Pahalgam Shivers At Minus 9.4°C, Srinagar At Minus 5.2°C
SRINAGAR, Jan 4: Intense cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley as minimum temperature dropped to minus 9.4°C in Pahalgam on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C against last night’s minus 4.4°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 3.1°C below normal for the summer capital, the official said. […]