‘Chillai-Kalan’ ends today as JK braces for rains, snow
Srinagar,: Night temperature recorded a significant increase amid cloudy cover on Monday, the last day of the 40-day harsh period of winter—‘Chillai-Kalan’. Except Gulmarg which received 10 cms of snowfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, all places in Jammu and Kashmir recorded above freezing point temperature, a meteorological department official said. He […]
Film Maker calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Film-Maker Sh Ashok Saxena called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. Earlier, Ms Garima Abrol, a student of 11th Class presented a 3D portrait painting of the Lt Governor to him. The Lt Governor appreciated the young painter for her work of art.
Amid Wet Weather Forecast, Kashmir’s Upper Reaches Receive Light Snowfall
SRINAGAR, Jan 27: Higher reaches of Kashmir received light rain and snowfall during the past 24 hours ending the prolonged dry spell in the region, officials said on Saturday. The Meteorological (MeT) department has predicted wet weather till February 3. The accumulation of snow has forced closure of Mughal Road- that connects Poonch and Rajouri […]
Thanks to less snow and latest tech, BRO kept Srinagar-Leh highway open for record time this winter
NEW DELHI: The Leh-Srinagar highway, a crucial link connecting the strategic Ladakh sector with Srinagar, was closed for traffic on Friday as substantial snow accumulation finally started on the Zojila Pass stretch. This is the longest period in recent years that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been able to keep the critical road open […]
Forest fire along LoC triggers landmine blasts in Poonch
Jammu, Jan 27: A forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district triggered explosions in several landmines on Saturday night, official sources said. The fire occurred this evening in Balnoi and Krishnagati sectors of the district, prompting army, locals and forest officials to launch an operation to contain it, […]
Light Snowfall Likely In Some Higher Reaches Of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 26: Upper reaches of the Kashmir valley, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, experienced light snow, resulting in the closure of Mughal Road and Srinagar-Ladakh Road on Friday. Mughal Road connecting south Kashmir’s Shopian with the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu division and Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road connecting Ladakh were closed due […]
Mughal Road Closed After Fresh Bout Of Snowfall
JAMMU, Jan 23: The vital Mughal Road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Pir Panjal region has been closed for traffic following a fresh bout of snowfall. Several inches of snow were recorded around Pir Ki Gal area on the highway overnight, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and suspend vehicular movement. AGENCIES
Lt Governor attends 14th National Voters’ Day celebration in Jammu
This year’s theme– ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure’ re-affirms the ideals of the founding fathers of the Constitution and power of the people in decision-making and shaping their own destiny: LG Sinha LG appeals to all the officers at the registration office to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 25: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ramban, Assar, Maitra, Trungle and adjoining areas will remain affected on January 27 from 9 am to 5.30 pm. Meanwhile, the Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to BB Town, Kaluchack, Old Complex Industry and […]
It is our commitment to wipe tear from every eye and ensure happy and successful life for every family: LG Sinha
Appointment letters handed over to 209 candidates of J&K selected through Combined Competitive Exams; 885 compassionate appointment letters released Lt Governor expresses Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for giving highest priority to overall progress of J&K UT Today, 885 compassionate appointment letters were released, which is a testimony to our commitment to ensure […]