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
Div Com Kashmir encourages citizens to vote in upcoming elections for vibrant, healthy democracy
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 25: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday encouraged citizens to vote in upcoming elections for vibrant and healthy democracy. The Div Com was addressing a National Voters Day function organised by Chief Electoral Office Srinagar at Govt. College of Education, MA Road Srinagar. Giving a brief history of the […]
Lt Governor expresses Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for giving highest priority to overall progress of J&K UT
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 […]
Panchayat Electoral Rolls
Grass root democracy at the panchayat level is in the focus in entire Jammu and Kashmir. Recently State Election Commission (SEC) has notified the dates for updation of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2024 in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the revision schedule issued by the Commission, the publication of draft Panchayat Electoral Roll will […]
Night Temp Records increase amid forecast for light rain, snow in Kashmir
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a slight increase on Thursday amid forecast for isolated to scattered light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in next few days. Isolated to fairly widespread light rain and snow has been predicted for subsequent two daysThe MeT office has also issued an advisory in wake of the weather system […]
Full Dress Rehearsal stirs up Republic Day celebrations across Jammu Division
JAMMU, JANUARY 24: Full Dress rehearsal in connection with the celebrations of 75th Republic Day, 2024 was held across Jammu Division with great enthusiasm, setting the stage for grand celebration of the National Event. AT KATHUA: Full Dress rehearsal was held with great enthusiasm in Sports Stadium, Kathua. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ranjit Singh took salute at an impressive […]
