‘Unprecedented catastrophe’ in Chile as wildfires kill 51
VIA MAR: Chileans on Sunday feared a rise in the death toll from wildfires blazing across the South American country that have already killed at least 51 people, leaving bodies in the street and homes gutted. Authorities warned of “complicated” conditions as they battled fires in the coastal tourist region of Valparaiso amid an intense […]
Last-gasp AFCON triumph for Ivory Coast, SA also reach semis
BOUAKE: Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. A brilliant back-heel by the substitute in added time at the end of extra time in Bouake gave the Elephants a 2-1 victory over […]
Mercury Drops After Snowfall, Pahalgam freezes at minus 11.9°C, Gulmarg minus 10°C
Srinagar: After the season’s major snowfall, temperature dropped below freezing point in Kashmir valley and most parts of Jammu division on Monday.A meteorological department said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.4°C against minus 0.7°C on the previous night and it was normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the […]
Dr. Abid Rasheed reviews implementation of NHM
Advocates robust system, impact assessment to enhance healthcare services under Mission SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 3: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, reviewed the functioning of J&K National Health Mission (NHM) during a meeting held here today. During the meeting, a detailed presentation was displayed by Mission Director NHM, J&K, Nazim Zai Khan, […]
DC Ganderbal discusses MGNREGA Convergence Plan 2024-25
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 03: In a bid to boost developmental initiatives in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Saturday presided over a crucial meeting to deliberate on the MGNREGA convergence plan 2024-25 with various line departments. The focus of the discussion centered on creating public assets for the overall advancement of the district. Assistant Commissioner […]
Social Welfare schemes
In order to provide a common people all the facets of the schemes available government is working on the ground for the implementation. Recently DC Srinagar reviewed implementation of Social Welfare schemes. He stressed on adopting holistic & pro-active approach on cent percent coverage of under-privileged, vulnerable, down-trodden & timely extension of benefits to beneficiaries […]
Army Opens Fire After Suspicious Movement Near LoC In J&K’s Poonch
The Army on Saturday opened fire after observing a suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. They said Army troops picked up the suspicious movement in the Sabra Gali area of Mendhar and immediately responded. The firing was at a forward village in snow-bound Mendhar in […]
Freezing conditions continue in Kashmir; MeT predicts snow, rain
Srinagar: Freezing conditions prevailed in Kashmir Valley while weatherman forecast snow and rain at most places in J&K on Saturday.A meteorological department official said Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.7°C against minus 0.3°C on previous night and it was 1.0°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year.Qazigund […]
CS takes stock of Dal Lake conservation and beautification measures
JAMMU, 02 Feb, 2024: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today took review of the measures taken so far for the beautification and cleansing of the famous Dal and Nigeen Lakes here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; VC, Lakes Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) besides other concerned officers. During this meeting the Chief Secretary […]
Kashmir Man Dies During Holy Kaaba Circumambulation
SRINAGAR: A 70-year-old man from central Kashmir’s Srinagar district passed away in Makkah during circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba. An official said that Ghulam Mohammad Wani, a resident of Zewan Police Colony in Srinagar, passed away in Makkah during circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba. Wani, in his 70s, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. His funeral in […]