Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, KU postpones exams, highway closed
Srinagar: The parts of Kashmir including the famous ski-resort, Gulmarg received fresh snowfall on Monday, bringing down the mercury further.The weatherman has predicted three-day wet spell till February 20 while heavy snowfall is expected at a few places during the period.However, the rains lashed plains of Kashmir including Srinagar.Meanwhile, the University of Kashmir postponed examination […]
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 […]
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. […]
Night temp records jump, MeT issues ‘yellow warning’ amid wet spell forecast in J&K
Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir braces up for an extended wet spell beginning this evening, night temperature on Saturday witnessed a jump with only Gulmarg recording below freezing level.Also, the weatherman issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy rain and snow over higher reaches and disruption of traffic on higher passes from February 18-20. There […]
President JKNPF, Trikuta Nagar Traders Association delegation call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 16: Sh Sheikh Muzaffar, President J&K Nationalist People’s Front (JKNPF) called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. A delegation of Traders Association Trikuta Nagar Jammu led by its President Sh Abhinav Anand also called on the Lt Governor.
School building damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar
Srinagar: A school building got damaged due to a fire incident in Chattabal area of Srinagar district on Friday, officials said. An official said that fire broke out in Valley Common Wealth School in Chattabal Veer area today afternoon. He said that the school building got partially damaged in the fire incident, while cause of […]