Mercury drops at most places in J&K
Mercury recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the meteorological department here said. An official of the department told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 2.4°C against 4.5°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.2°C above normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he […]
Saffron cultivation
Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is very ancient and the recent efforts of the administration have given fresh hope to the saffron farmers for a better future. Recently GI certification of saffron has been able to provide protection to Kashmiri saffron and its prices have also gone up. Saffron is cultivated and harvested in the Karewas […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Denis Gate, Prem Nagar, Part of Jewel Parade, Link Road and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 16 from 8 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Tanda, Dori Dager, Basava Gagel, Maira Mandrian, Jourian, Troti, Muthi, […]
Div Com reviews land acquisition for Delhi- Katra Expressway, Jammu Poonch NH
DCs asked to expedite process, complete disbursement of compensation JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed the land acquisition process for Delhi-Katra Expressway project, Jammu Poonch National Highway and Army firing range. The Delhi-Katra expressway corridor will cover as many as 229 villages in four major districts of the Union Territory of […]
Natural disasters affected 50m in Asia last year: report
ISLAMABAD: Economic losses from drought, floods and landslides have rocketed in Asia, and last year alone, weather and water-related hazards caused total damage of $35.6 billion, affecting nearly 50 million people, according to a report, entitled “State of the Climate in Asia 2021”, released on Monday. The report, which was produced jointly with the UN […]
Mainly dry weather forecast in J&K; Gulmarg records minus 4.6°C, Pahalgam minus 3.4°C
Leh Freezes At Minus 6.1°C, Drass At Minus 15.0°C Srinagar : Mainly dry weather has been forecast in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours even as mercury recorded a drop on Tuesday at most places with Gulmarg and Pahalgam resorts recording sub-zero temperature following snowfall over upper reaches. “Mainly dry weather over the […]
Man Killed After Hit By Train in Budgam
An unidentified man was killed after hit by a moving train in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said. They told GNS that the person was hit along Mazhama-Budgam railway station this morning, resulting in his instant death. “A police team has reached the site and the identity of the person is being ascertained”, the official […]
Potential of floriculture
Jammu and Kashmir has rich potential for floriculture activities at the commercial level. Central government and J&K administration have introduced many schemes for the farmers to go for commercial floriculture activities. With the efforts of the government, Commercial Floriculture is emerging as a new form of employment across J&K particularly among the youth. MIDH, RKVY, […]
WINTER: KPDCL issues fresh power curtailment for Srinagar
Metered areas to face 4 ½ hours, non-metered areas to face 8 hours curtailment from tomorrow Srinagar : The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Monday issued a fresh power curtailment schedule for Srinagar in winter period with effect from November 15. The KPDCL in a fresh curtailment schedule stated that the metered areas […]
Lt Governor inaugurates 69th Cooperative Week Celebrations in Jammu
Jan-Andolan for promotion of social-enterprises, its values & principles to establish equality, equity & solidarity are pivotal for bringing socio-economic development for inclusive growth in rural J&K: LG Under the guidance of Hon’ble PM and Hon’ble HM, the Cooperatives are being transformed as an effective economic instrument for ensuring growth in agriculture, handicraft, sugar, dairy, […]