Doctors Advise Precautions Amid Sweltering Temperatures
SRINAGAR: As temperatures soared across Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks, health officials have advised people to take precautions and stay hydrated. Health officials advised drinking plenty of water and avoiding aerated drinks to combat the heat. Dr Mohammad Salim Khan, Head Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, […]
Power scenario
J&K administration is trying to provide to the consumers power supply at affordable rates. Recently Chief Secretary, chaired the Distribution Reforms Committee (DRC) meeting of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to work out strategies towards accelerating the process and achieving reduction in distribution losses in the Union Territory. In a presentation, Principal Secretary, Power Development […]
Israel’s evacuation order sows fear in Gaza’s south
GAZA STRIP: Israeli forces carried out deadly strikes on Tuesday on southern Gaza and battled fighters after the army again ordered Palestinians to leave areas near the besieged territory’s border with Israel and Egypt. Witnesses reported intense bombing and shelling around Khan Yunis, southern Gaza’s main city from which Israeli forces withdrew in early April […]
CUK Students Hold Protest Over Fee Hike
SRINAGAR: Amidst scorching heat, students at Central University of Kashmir staged a protest on Tuesday against the recent hike in semester fees. The protesting students blocked all access points to the main campus, halting academic and administrative activities. The protest rocked the university’s main campus in Tulmulla early in the morning as students gathered to […]
Kisan Sampark Abhiyan
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Bijbehara, Anantnag. He highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to empower the farming community and to rejuvenate the agriculture & allied sector. “Paddy cultivation is the backbone of J&K’s economy and our farmers […]
FIRs Registered in Five Districts of Jammu Region Under New Criminal Law BNS
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered FIRs in five districts of the Jammu division under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that came into force across the country on Monday, officials said. Jammu Zone Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain said the registration of the first FIRs under the Bharatiya […]
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Universities in Jammu and Kashmir is playing a key role to provide latest techniques of farming. Recently Chief Secretary, reviewed implementation of flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here in the Union Territory. He enjoined upon them to come up with requisite solutions through research, timely advice, technical expertise and extension for maximization of […]
New Laws Will Free Criminal Justice System From Colonial-Era Mindset: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, July 1: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that three new criminal laws would liberate the country’s criminal justice system from the colonial-era mindset. These new laws, which come into effect nationwide today, will bring widespread changes to India’s criminal justice system by ending colonial-era statutes. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya […]
Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 30 from July 1
State-backed oil marketing companies slashed prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 30 per cylinder with effect from July 1. After this price slash, a 19 kg cylinder will now be available for Rs 1,646 in Delhi against Rs 1,676 earlier. In Mumbai, a 19 kg cylinder costs Rs 1,598 whereas it costs […]
Over 50,000 affected by heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh, infrastructure severely hit
Heavy rains have affected over 50,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh, causing extensive damage to road infrastructure and disrupting connectivity and communication across various districts. The continuous downpours have led to the collapse of the crucial Kurung bridge in Kurung Kumey district, severing the link between the district headquarters and key areas such as Sangram, Palin, […]