Chairman JPDCL appeals Consumers to use power judiciously
MD lists schemes, projects launched to upgrade Infrastructure, contain T&D losses JAMMU, JUNE 09: Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) of J&K Power Development Department (J&K,PDD) today appealed the consumers to make judicious use of electricity in their households, offices and business centres by switching off all lights, gadgets, devices, etc. when not required. Addressing […]
Heat wave engulfs J&K with Kashmir valley also getting the brunt
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The mercury is going up not only in the Jammu region but also in most districts of Kashmir valley and only the ski resort of Gulmarg witnessing a low temperature during the day. According to the MET on Tuesday Kashmir witnessed the hottest day of the year. The heat wave […]
Mixer vehicle crushes 16-year old boy to death in Kupwara
A 16-year-old boy died on spot after he was hit by a concrete mixer vehicle at Madmadov village of Kalaroos Kupwara. Police sources told KNT that a concrete mixer vehicle (ARGO-4500) hit a boy leading to his on spot death. The incident occurred Madmado village that falls under the jurisdiction police post Kalaroos. Police sources […]
2 Govt vehicles, departmental records damaged in fire at I&FC division office in Srinagar
Two government vehicles as well as some records including the service books of employees were damaged after a massive fire broke out in Irrigation and Flood Control’s (I&FC) division office in Gogjibagh area of Srinagar. Official sources told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out in the building, housing I&FC […]
Australia expand squad amid withdrawal reports
MELBOURNE: Australia added six players to their white-ball squads on Tuesday amid reports that several big names might skip the tours of West Indies and Bangladesh because of bubble fatigue. Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss the tours after returning home following the abrupt suspension […]
Kamala Harris discusses migrant surge with Mexican president
MEXICO CITY: US Vice President Kamala Harris held talks with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday during a visit to the region aimed at tackling the “root causes” of a surge in migrant arrivals. The two leaders witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between their countries on cooperation in aid and […]
More Than 1.33 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Still Available With States, UTs: Centre
Union health ministry on Wednesday said that more than 1.33 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories. It also said that over 3 lakh doses are in the pipeline and will be received by them within the next three days. More than 25 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far, through […]
Progress of work
New chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir soon after assuming charge has not only held a series of meetings to control the second wave of pandemic but has equally focused on the developmental projects and asked his administration to complete important projects within the timeline set by the government. On his instructions, recently Divisional […]
Union Secretary Road Transport & Highways visits Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel; Inspects construction works
Tunnel is expected to be thrown open in coming weeks RAMBAN, JUNE 08: Union Secretary, Road Transport and Highways, Giridhar Aramane, today visited Banihal to assess the status of construction work on double-tube four-lane tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal which is a prominent part of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway widening project. In this regard, Union Secretary […]
Dr Abid inspects WSSs, Filtration Plants in Pulwama, reaffirms portable drinking water to every household
Projects worth ₹ 512 cr earmarked for Pulwama, Shopian PULWAMA, JUNE 8: Mission Director, Jal Jevan Mission Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today conducted an extensive tour of Pulwama to take stock of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. He inspected various Water Supply Schemes and filtration plants in the district and […]