Mainly clear weather forecast as night temp records drop in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir, night temperature recorded dropped below sub-zero at a few places but hovered above normal except Qazigund on Wednesday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said Srinagar recorded a low of 3.7°C against the previous night’s 5.0°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above […]
Tourism potential
J&K tourism is showing promise on the ground as the footfall has increased in the past few years. According to the J&K government, the industry will flourish in the coming years and they are expecting a record number of tourists in the current year especially during the spring season. Recently the government said that the […]
J&K Govt To Impose Property Tax From April This Year
JAMMU, Feb 21: Property tax will be imposed in Jammu and Kashmir from April 1, 2023, a notification issued by the J&K govt said on Tuesday. See Order Copy Click Here….. Agencies
CS for reducing travel time on Sgr-Jmu Highway under all circumstances
Directs for making ITMS functional for capital cities within 7 days JAMMU, FEBRUARY 21: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today in a meeting with traffic authorities made it amply clear that in no case should travel time between the two capital cities of the UT exceed beyond 7 hours on any day for light […]
Problems mount for New Zealand as Kyle Jamieson ruled out for months
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was on Monday ruled out of cricket for a lengthy spell in another blow for New Zealand following their 267-run first Test drubbing by England. Coach Gary Stead confirmed that Jamieson had been diagnosed with a back stress fracture and will undergo surgery this week, with a minimum […]
Biden makes surprise trip to Kyiv before war anniversary
KYIV: US President Joe Biden on Monday made a trip to Kyiv organised in strict secrecy, promising $500 million in fresh arms deliveries and “unwavering” American support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Air raid sirens rang out across the capital at one point as Biden walked alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during […]
MeT predicts dry weather in J-K
Parts of Kashmir Valley received rains and snowfall while Meteorological (MeT) department on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for now. A MeT department official said that upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall with the world famous skiing resort recording 10 cms (4 inches) of it since overnight till 8:30 am […]
Minor girl killed in Srinagar road accident
A six-year-old girl died after being hit by a motorcycle in Sangam Palapora area of Srinagar city on Tuesday, officials said. They said that a biker hit a minor girl who was immediately shifted to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Aliza Firdous, a resident of Takanwari […]
Fish seed
Recently J&K government has approved a Rs 176 cr project to boost fish production. For the increase in fish production, there should be seed available to boost the production. One of the prime requisites for successful aquaculture is the availability of good quality fish seed. The Technical Programme under the project includes importing genetically […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Aerosol Winter School-2023 at Central University, Jammu
In order to meet the objective of National Clean Air Programme, this winter school will facilitate theory based training & hands-on operational training of all stakeholders for atmospheric aerosol measurements: LG Clean air is the priority of the administration and National Clean Air Programme should become mass movement for prevention, control and abatement of air […]