Massive Fire Engulfs Shopping Complex At Dargah Hazratbal
A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex, just opposite to Sir Syed Gate of University of Kashmir, at Dargah Hazratbal. As per initial reports a fire broke out around 11:45 AM in a multi-storeyed shopping complex and soon after spread to the other compartments of the complex, housing several food outlets […]
New budget
For the development of industrial estates, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, export hubs creation to get focus in J&K. The Budget has a provision of conducting exhibitions for showcasing industrial potential of the region besides organizing workshops on capacity building and start-up promotion. The budget has also earmarked funds for providing Turnover Incentives to […]
Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated very light rain and thunderstorm in the next 24 hours and fairly widespread precipitation thereafter till April 21, night temperature recorded a rise on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C […]
Denied BJP ticket, former Dy CM set to join Congress in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi who announced his decision to resign from the primary membership of the BJP after being denied a ticket to contest in the May 10 Assembly elections, on Friday decided to join the Congress. His decision came after a meeting with Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, Leader […]
Mega road-projects
Many mega road-projects including from the National Highway are under progress and the government is taking periodic reviews for the completion of these projects within the timeline. Recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu reviewed the status of road projects being executed in the districts of Jammu Division by National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) and National Highway […]
CAO Inaugurates Pouni FPO
REASI, APRIL 14: An office of Pouni Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO Pouni) was inaugurated today in main Bazar Pouni by Chief Agriculture Officer, Harbans Singh in the presence of prominent citizens and PRI Members. The CEO Pouni Surinder Sharma presented a detailed work plan with the focus to increase membership drive. Around 105 farmers have […]
Amid wet spell forecast after April 15, light temp rises in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for wet spell after April 15, night temperature recorded a rise on Friday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.0°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.0°C, […]
Covid spike
In the current days there is an increase of covid positive cases in entire Jammu and Kashmir especially in the cities. Recently medical experts held a meeting with the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and said that there is no need to panic about the current spike in Covid cases. Genome sequencing labs established […]
Dry Weather Likely In J&K Till Weekend, Wet Spell Expected Thereafter Till April 20
Srinagar: Mainly dry weather is expected to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till April 15 even as the minimum temperature recorded an increase at most places on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said from April 16-17, generally cloudy weather with intermittent light rain and thunderstorm or lightning at scattered to fairly widespread […]
4 Shops Gutted in Fire Mishap in Shanoo Handwara
Handwara: At least four shops were gutted in a fire mishap in Shanoo of Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday night. Reports said that a fire broke out in Shanoo Langate on late Wednesday night, razing four shops down to ashes. Among those shops included a bread making shop belonging to one […]