Brief Exchange of Fire in South Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police
Srinagar: A brief gunfight took place between militants and security forces in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. A top police officer said that a specific input was generated by police about presence of militants in Mitrigam area. A cordon and search operation was launched during predawn hours, as the searches were […]
After rains, mercury drops at most places in J&K
Srinagar: Rain lashed plains in last 24 hours, leading to slight drop in mercury at most places, while as weather department on Saturday forecast more precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20. A meteorological department official here said that received 1mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 3.8mm, Pahalgam 2.1mm, Kupwara […]
Jammu tourist potential
Recently Secretary Tourism held a review meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism department and emphasized on revival of Jammu tourism. He said that Jammu region has huge potential for tourism and asked the officials to work on the details to give it a shape. He emphasized on the Director Tourism Jammu to revive the […]
J&K Govt announces Rs 129.05 cr initiative to reduce fodder deficit, boost livestock sector under HADP
JAMMU, MARCH 17: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, recognizing the potential of livestock husbandry to improve the socio-economic conditions of farming communities and boost the overall economic growth of the region, has launched several measures under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP). Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledged for its tremendous agricultural potential and production, […]
2 day International Conference on “Advances in Computer Sciences” begins at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: A two day International Conference on ‘Advances in Computer Sciences & Technology’ began here today at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, with academicians and subject experts deliberating on recent trends in the field. Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar, Professor Qayyum Husain was the chief guest on the inaugural ceremony while […]
Real full of confidence in Champions League after reaching quarters
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team were full of confidence after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. The record 14-time champions of Europe beat Liverpool 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, 6-2 on aggregate, to progress to the last eight. Real are aiming to win the Champions League for the sixth time […]
796 Fresh Covid Infections In India, Active Cases Cross 5K After 109 Days
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: India on Friday recorded a single-day rise of 796 coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases surpassed 5,000 after 109 days, according to Union health ministry data. The total tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,93,506). The death toll increased to 5,30,795 with five fatalities, the data […]
MeT Predicts Rain In Plains, Snow On Higher Reaches Of J&K
SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Meteorological office on Friday predicted rain, thunderstorm at scattered places in plains while snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. Intermittent rain, thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March 18 to March 20, the MeT office said […]
New project
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has recently started a Rs 46.65 cr Beekeeping promotion project. Many farmers have switched to beekeeping as the government is trying to increase their income with the help of the new project. After implementation of the project, Jammu and Kashmir will have a full fledged center of excellence for […]
Centre Should Take Advantage Of No Or Less Militancy In J&K, Start Development Activities: Azad
SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has come down in the past some years and time has come for the Centre to help the Union Territory in development activities, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Thursday. “There is poverty, unemployment, but it is also a reality that there […]