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 […]
2 civilian tailors killed in fire incident at Doda Army camp
Doda: At least two civilian tailors died at Arnora area of Doda district after fire engulfed the Army camp on Saturday morning, an official said. An official said that, “Fire broke out in the army’s 10 Rashtriya Rifles Army Camp Arnora Doda on Saturday morning.” He said due to uncontrolled fire, two civilian tailors who […]
Seasonal migration
Tribal seasonal migration from highland pastures ends with onset of snowfall and most of them have been provided with transport facilities by the J&K administration. In a significant achievement the Government of Jammu and Kashmir under its initiative for supporting biannual migration (transhumance) of tribal communities provided transport service to 12,497 families and transported […]
Healthcare system
There is special emphasis on the healthcare system in the entire UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, chaired a meeting to review the functioning of GMCs, Associated Hospitals as well as District Hospitals of Jammu division at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar; […]
DC B’la reviews progress of development works under R&B Sector
Directs officers to prioritise completion of projects within stipulated time frame BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 20: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr. Syed Sehrish today chaired a meeting of officers to review the progress of works being executed under R&B Sector for the financial year 2023-24. The concerned officers of the R&B Department provided a comprehensive […]
Severe Cold Grips Kashmir, Minus 4.4°C In Srinagar
Srinagar: Severe cold wave conditions continued unabated in Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.4°C on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that today’s minimum temperature in Srinagar was down by 0.7°C from previous minus 3.7°C recorded on previous night and it was 2.7°C below normal for the summer capital […]
Mysterious Blast In Armed Police Camp Premises In Surankote Poonch
Poonch: A mysterious blast occurred in the premises of an armed police camp in Surankote area of Poonch district but there were no immediate reports of any loss or injury to life, officials said on Wednesday. They said that window panes of some vehicles, parked in the camp of armed police 6th battalion ‘D coy […]
Dr. Hina Shafi distributes sponsorship letter to beneficiaries under JKREGP and PMEGP
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19: Vice Chairperson J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, visited Block Harwan District Srinagar to make aware and interact with the unemployed educated youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, artisans, ST/SC population of the area and general masses belonging to Harwan & adjoining areas. Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat interacted with the various DDC […]