Chairperson KVIB convenes performance review meeting
Board releases margin money of Rs 38.85 cr for establishment of 1606 units, employing 12260 persons JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19: Chairperson, J&K Khadi Village and Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today convened performance review meeting of the board at Civil Secretariat here. Dr Jagdish Chander, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, J&K KVIB, senior officers […]
Man dies after being attacked by cousin in Hajin, accused arrested
Srinagar: A 36-year-old man was killed after being attacked by his cousin brother following altercation between two families in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.An official said that the man identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Parray was attacked by his cousin Shabir Ahmad Parray after fight between two families last evening.He […]
Elderly Man Found Dead in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An elderly man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. An official said that on the intervening night, Mohd Mustafa (65), son of Mohd Sharif, a resident of Kasi Pata, Tehsil Reasi, District Reasi, was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Tempo Registration NO JK 14 […]
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 […]