VBSY brings positive change to Dooru, Anantnag
ANANTNAG, DECEMBER 25: In a heartening endeavor to make government schemes more accessible in urban communities, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) joyfully kicked-off its Dooru urban expedition today. This journey, extending across Dooru Sub division, is geared towards bringing government initiatives closer to citizens and fostering positive change. The urban leg of VBSY began […]
Night temperatures continue to plummet in Kashmir, Pahalgam coldest place in Valley
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures continued to decline in most parts of Kashmir for a second consecutive night even as dense fog disrupted daily life in the Valley early on Monday, officials said. Srinagar — Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital — recorded a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius, a slight decrease from the previous night’s minus […]
Mom of Hamas hostage ‘accidentally’ killed by IDF urges people to adopt animals in his memory
A social media post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel has urged people to adopt animals in the memory ofYotam Haim, a 28-year-old Hamas hostage who was allegedly accidentally shot dead by IDF troops after he escaped captivity. Yotam was killed alongside two other hostages – Alon Shamriz, 26, and Samar Fouad Talalka, […]
J&K: Thick fog blanket covers Srinagar
Srinagar: A dense layer of fog engulfed Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday affecting normal life, officials said. There was less than usual traffic on roads in the morning while vehicles were seen moving at low speeds due to the reduced visibility. PTI
Power supply
During the winter months, there have been complaints of unscheduled power cuts in Kashmir valley. Recently the Union Power Minister assured adequate power for J&K during winter and he lauds UT govt’s initiatives toward energy conservation. He launched 4E Wave, a student-led National Movement for Energy Conservation. J&K has taken several proactive steps to ensure […]
Noman Ali out of Australia tour after undergoing appendectomy
Pakistan’s injury crisis on the tour of Australia worsened after left-arm spinner Noman Ali was ruled out after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis. “Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis,” a PCB release issued on Saturday (December 23) […]
752 New Covid Cases, 4 Deaths Reported In 24 Hours
New Delhi, Dec 23: India saw a single-day rise of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the active cases have increased to 3,420, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths, two from Kerala, one each in Rajasthan and […]
J&K | Barring Gulmarg, Night Temperatures Rise Above Freezing Point
SRINAGAR, Dec 23: All the MeT stations in Kashmir, barring Gulmarg, reported temperatures above freezing point amid an overnight cloud cover, officials said on Saturday. Quoting a meteorological department official, that the minimum temperature in Srinagar was 1.2°C against minus 3.3°C on the previous night and it was above 2.0°C normal for the summer capital […]
Firms impose extra fees as Red Sea attacks hit global shipping
OSLO: Some of the world’s largest shipping firms, including Maersk and CMA CGM, will impose extra charges after they re-routed ships in response to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as worries about disruption to global trade grow. The surcharges, designed to cover longer voyages around Africa compared with routes via the Suez Canal, […]
Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-militant op
Poonch/Rajouri: Mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts early Saturday as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said. The suspension of the mobile Internet services in the twin border districts […]