MeT predicts intermittent rains in J-K
Weather department on Tuesday forecast intermittent light to moderate rain towards afternoon and evening in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official said that from June 28- July 1, weather is expected to be partly cloudy. “Rain likely in the evening,” he said. He said that water level in rivers and streams and nallas are […]
Changing the system
There has been a lot of progress in digitization of land records and the process is almost completed. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the progress of the revenue department on the ground. He was told by the officers Geo-referencing of 72% cadastral maps has been completed till date. It was further […]
Joint Traders Association Lal Chowk Srinagar call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: A delegation of Joint Traders Association Lal Chowk Srinagar called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here. The delegation led by Sh Feroz Ahmad Baba apprised the Lt Governor on various concerning issues of the trader’s community of Lal Chowk. They also submitted a memorandum of demands to the […]
Authorities order blanket ban on use of motorbikes during school hours by students below 18 years of Age
Authorities on Monday ordered a blanket ban on use of motorbikes during school hours by students below 18 years of age in Central and North Kashmir. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Joint Director, Central and North for School Education Department said this in a communique to Chief Education Officers of Srinagar, Budgam, […]
Lt Governor attends ‘Pedal for Peace’ Award Ceremony at Srinagar
Felicitates the winners of the Cycle Race-2023 organized by J&K Police Enthusiasm and commitment of young generation to move forward with one goal and one resolve is the biggest asset of J&K administration: LG Sinha The entire country is proud of our youth for channelizing their energy and transforming the J&K UT into land […]
Respite from heat wave in J-K from June 26: MeT
While weatherman forecast respite from heat wave from June 26, upward trend in night temperature continued at most places in Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar recording above six degree Celsius on Saturday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 22.4°C against 21.0°C on the previous night and it was […]
Teenage boy drowns during school picnic in Sonamarg
A teenage boy, who was on a picnic with his school, drowned to death in a Sindh River in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday. An official said that the boy, a student of Public School Baramulla, was on picnic when the incident took place. He said that the boy was immediately […]
National Agriculture Market
In order to provide a better chain of market to the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is trying to implement e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) here. Recently the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department reviewed implementation of e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) in the Union Territory. He assessed the status of registration of farmers, […]
MeT issues yellow warning for ‘Isolated heat wave’ in Kashmir
Weather department has issued a yellow warning (“be aware”) for “isolated heat wave” for Kashmir Valley today and tomorrow. A meteorological department official here told GNS that while dry weather was expected, there is a possibility of isolated (1-25% chances) of rainfall during these days. “Scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm” has been […]
Tourist slips into river at Gulmarg, dies
A tourist died after slipping into a river at Butapathri in famous ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. They said that one Shalo Anand (46) wife of Sandeep Anand was with her family when she slipped into the river. The female was immediately rescued and taken to a nearby health facility, where […]