Fog Engulfs Srinagar, Jammu As Mercury Records Slight Drop In J&K
JAMMU, Jan 10: The minimum temperature recorded a slight drop at most places but hovered above normal even as fog engulfed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that fog significantly reduced visibility in Srinagar, Qazigund and Jammu. However he said that the visibility will be improved as […]
ISO certification
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to make the system transparent and recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir chaired 9th Finance Committee Meeting to clear several significant matters. He impressed upon the office bearers of the Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) to get their all the processes adopted for […]
South Africa dig in to hold Australia to Sydney draw
SYDNEY: South Africa dug deep and denied Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour. The hosts, who declared on 475-4 on Saturday to try and force a result, dismissed […]
‘Once in a century’ flood cuts off communities in Australia
SYDNEY: Military helicopters airlifted hundreds of people from communities cut off by “once in a century” floods in Australia’s northwest, an official leading relief efforts said on Sunday, noting water covered some places “as far as the eye could see”. The crisis in the Kimberley — an sparsely populated area in Western Australia state about […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 7: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Jourian, Troti, Muthi, Mara, Bakora, Rakh Muthi, PHE, BSF, Border Migrant, Sohal, MES, Tanda, Dori Dager, Basava Gagel, Maira Mandrian, and adjoining areas and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply […]
Dulloo assesses availability of petroleum derived spray oils in J&K
Asks stakeholders to follow all prescribed guidelines of Central Insecticide Act JAMMU, JANUARY 09: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to discuss the permission and availability of petroleum derived spray oils in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Secretary in APD, Director Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Horticulture […]
Commercial farming
Agriculture and allied sectors are getting a facelift in Jammu and Kashmir as the government is spending a lot of money on these schemes. They are trying to work on the prosperity of the average farmer and have introduced new schemes on the ground to change their lives. Recently the J & K government has […]
MeT predicts snowfall in next 24 hours in Kashmir
Gulmarg and Pahalgam along with other higher reaches received fresh snowfall while light rains lashed plains including Srinagar amid increase in night temperature on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.9°C against last night’s minus 0.1°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 2.8°C above normal for the summer capital which received […]
FCS&CA seals 82 Mutton shops; imposes 30k fine on 18 erring traders
In view of complaints pouring in from various corners regarding overcharging by mutton sellers, the Enforcement Squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department sealed 82 mutton shops and imposed a fine of Rs 30000 on 18 erring traders during the preceding week. The erring traders were taken to task during the special […]
Lt Governor releases Dr Chanchal Bhasin’s Dogri poetry collection “UdanKhatola”
JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released a collection of Dogri poetry “UdanKhatola” penned by Dr Chanchal Bhasin at the Raj Bhavan today. Congratulating Dr Bhasin for her book, the Lt Governor said that Dogri language represents the great Indian culture and traditions. He further appreciated Dr Chanchal Bhasin’s contribution in the field of […]