Mercury plunges to sub-zero level in most places of Kashmir, Ladakh
Rains In Plains, Snowfall Over Higher Reaches Forecast On Weekend; Major Snowfall Ruled Out Till Nov End Srinagar, Nov 18: While the weather department here forecast light to moderate rains in plains and snowfall over higher reaches this weekend, the mercury plunged to sub-zero level at most places in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Friday. […]
National Health Mission organizes 2 day capacity building workshop on Midwifery initiative
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17: A two day capacity building workshop was today kick started at SKIMS, Soura, which is being jointly organised by National Health Mission Jammu and Kashmir, PGIMER Chandigarh and UNFPA New Delhi. Under the initiative, the Government of India aims to reduce unnecessary intervention during childbirth, reduce the caesarean rate and balance the […]
Migratory birds start arriving at wetlands in the Kashmir valley
SRINAGAR, Nov 17: With the onset of winter, migratory birds have started arriving in the Kashmir valley and at this time these birds are seen dancing at the wetlands of the valley. Keeping their centuries-old relationship with Kashmir, these birds visit Kashmir every year and enjoy the temperate climate here. According to experts, from the […]
Mercury falls across J&K; Gulmarg records minus 3.6°C, Pahalgam minus 3.4°C
Amid forecast for mainly dry weather during next 24 hours and light rain and snowfall on weekend, mercury recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.2°C against 2.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was 0.6°C above normal for the […]
Poor connectivity
The J & K administration is trying to provide better connectivity to the people living in rural areas especially near the borders. Recently Div Com reviewed action plans of Mobile service providers to extend connectivity to shadow areas of Jammu division He asked the District Administration to facilitate execution of telecom infrastructure development projects […]
Re-Poll For Two DDC Seats In Kashmir On December 5
SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission has ordered a re-poll in DDC constituency Hajin-A in district Bandipora and Drugmulla in district Kupwara of Kashmir. Quoting an order newspaper Daily Excelsior reported that re-poll in Hajin-A and Drugmulla shall be held on December 5 from 7 am to 2 pm. The counting shall be done on December 8 and the […]
Wildlife employee among 4 injured in bear attack in Pulwama’s Tral
Pulwama : Four persons including a wildlife employee were injured after being attacked by a bear in Chattrogam area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. An official told that wildlife employee and three other local residents were injured after they were attacked by a bear in Chattrogam. He said that all the […]
Union Ministry of WCD, DSW J&K organise day long workshop on ‘Strengthening Child Protection System/Mechanism in Jammu and Kashmir’ at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 16: Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in association with Department of Social Welfare (DSW), J&K Government today organised a day-long workshop on ‘Strengthening Child Protection System/Mechanism in Jammu and Kashmir’ for the Social Welfare officers including District Child Protection Officers( District Social Welfare Officers), members of District Child Protection […]
Mercury drops at most places in J&K
Mercury recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the meteorological department here said. An official of the department told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 2.4°C against 4.5°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.2°C above normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he […]
Saffron cultivation
Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is very ancient and the recent efforts of the administration have given fresh hope to the saffron farmers for a better future. Recently GI certification of saffron has been able to provide protection to Kashmiri saffron and its prices have also gone up. Saffron is cultivated and harvested in the Karewas […]