400 held in Russia at events in memory of Navalny
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to Moscow visited a makeshift shrine to Alexei Navalny on Sunday, as Russian authorities suppressed memorials and tributes to the late opposition leader. Rights groups say police have detained over 400 people at gatherings for the politician, a leading critic of President Vladimir Putin who died in an Arctic prison Friday. […]
Rains, snow continue in Kashmir; Gulmarg receives 16 inches of snowfall
Srinagar: Rains continued to lash Srinagar and other plains while higher reaches including Gulmarg received snowfall on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 12.4mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours and recorded a low of 2.0°C against 5.8°C on the previous night. It was above normal by 1.0°C for the […]
Gurez Valley Covered in Fresh Snow, Road Closed
SRINAGAR: The Gurez Valley in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday morning, while plains in Kashmir experienced a light spell of rainfall. Kashmir Scroll reported that 2-4 inches of fresh snow accumulated from midnight to Sunday morning, with snowfall continuing. Meanwhile, authorities have closed the 84 Km Gurez-Bandipora road in […]
True potential
Jammu and Kashmir has yet to show its true potential in every sector. Recently Advisor to Lieutenant Governor J&K a sunrise region brimming with opportunities in every sector. He Inaugurated first edition of Jammu Trade Fair. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh stated that recognizing the true potential of JKTPO, could foster […]
Director Sericulture kick-starts 05 days Skill Development Training programme at Pulwama
PULWAMA, JANUARY 17: Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahamd Bhat today kick-started 05 days Skill Development Training programme at Town Hall here under Capacity Building Activities for Silkworm Rearers/ Farmers under HADP 2023-24. Addressing a huge gathering, the Director underscored the need for skill up-gradation of Silkworm Rearers to undertake silkworm rearing on scientific lines. He […]
Royal Enfield partners K-Rides Motosiklet to enter Turkiye
Mid-sized motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Friday announced its foray into the Turkish market through a distribution partnership with K-Rides Motosiklet ve Bisiklet San. Ve Tic. A.S., a subsidiary of Kibar Holding. K-Rides Motosiklet ve Bisiklet San. Ve Tic. A.S. Will be the official distributor partner in Turkiye. The first flagship store is set to […]
BJP’s double engine govt has started working fast: PM Modi in Rajasthan
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth about Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan. The projects that were launched virtually by the Prime Minister include development works for the railways, the road and energy sector, drinking water, petroleum and other departments. The Prime Minister said, “The double engine […]
Korean FA advisory body recommends sacking Klinsmann
SEOUL: A Korea Football Association (KFA) advisory committee recommended sacking head coach Juergen Klinsmann on Thursday after their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership, KFA Technical Director Hwangbo Kwan said. The National Team Committee does not make administrative decisions, leaving it up to the KFA’s Executive Board whether to […]
Trump fined $355m, barred from New York business in fraud trial
NEW YORK: A judge ruled on Friday that Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, handing the former US president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire. Justice Arthur Engoron also banned Trump from serving as an officer or […]
Pollution Control Board Shuts Down Brick Kiln in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board has taken swift action to address pollution concerns in central Kashmir’s Budgam district by shutting down the Brick Kiln in the Beerwah area of the district. According to an order, the directive, issued on December 22, 2023, mandated Deputy Commissioner Budgam to immediately cease operations at the kiln. […]