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Barring light rain on upper reaches, MeT forecasts dry weather in J-K

Barring light rain on upper reaches, MeT forecasts dry weather in J-K

Barring “light rain and thunders at one or two places over the higher reaches”, the meteorological department has forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir. An official of the MeT department said that mainly dry weather was expected till March 12. Regarding the minimum temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a […]

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Fire breaks out in Srinagar locality

Fire breaks out in Srinagar locality

A fire broke out in a house in Indra Nagar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Tuesday morning. Reports said soon after the information, fire tenders reached the spot and doused off the flames in the house located near Masjid Rehmat in Indra Nagar. While the fire was brought under control, officials said its […]

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Kashmiri female student attacked in Delhi by auto-driver

Kashmiri female student attacked in Delhi by auto-driver

A female student from Kashmir suffered injuries after allegedly being attacked by an auto-driver near Friends Colony New Delhi on Tuesday morning, reported GNS. The sources told the news agency that a medical student, whose name has been withheld, currently undergoing internship, was attacked with a sharp object by an auto-driver after an argument ensued […]

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Theme Garden

Theme Garden

Srinagar city is going to get a Japanese Cherry Blossom Theme Garden with the help of the central government. The virtual meeting of officers of Floriculture Department with the Japanese authorities and Union Ministry of External Affairs was recently to finalize the modalities with the government of Japan. The meeting had elaborate deliberation on various […]

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Govt orders transfer posting of 2 IAS officers

Govt orders transfer posting of 2 IAS officers

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday order transfer and posting of two IAS officers in the Union Territory. According to an order, Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. The order stated he shall also hold the charge of the post […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, MARCH 06: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Basohli, Bani, Bhoond, Martha-Nargota, Duggan and adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 08 from 10 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Billwar, Tandi, Baggan, Machddi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 08 from 2 […]

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IPS Nitish Kumar appointed as IG CID

IPS Nitish Kumar appointed as IG CID

Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday posted Nitish Kumar (IPS) as Inspector General of Police CID J-K with immediate effect in the interest of the administration. An order issued by the home department stated that Nitish Kumar IPS, awaiting orders of posting, is posted as Inspector General of Police, CID, J-K, vice Mahendra Nath Tiwari, […]

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Amid dry weather forecast, night temp records drop in J-K

Amid dry weather forecast, night temp records drop in J-K

Srinagar: Amid the forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperatures recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar recorded a low of 3.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.3°C for the summer capital. […]

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Mega hydro projects

Mega hydro projects

Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated power infrastructure projects worth 192 crores. He said that power supply position have improved in Jammu and Kashmir and the government has the focus on mega hydro projects The target of 1727 MVA capacity addition has been achieved at 220 and 132 KV levels and a 236 circuit km transmission […]

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J&K NHM meets MoH&FW team; discusses 2023-24 Plan

J&K NHM meets MoH&FW team; discusses 2023-24 Plan

Healthcare proposals worth Rs 8481.73 lakh expects approval soon NEW DELHI, MARCH 4: Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission team today called on Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) and held detailed deliberation regarding healthcare projects during review of Mid Year Key Deliverables under National Health Mission at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The […]