Farooq, Omar Leave For Saudi Arabia For Umrah
JAMMU, Jan 24: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah, both former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, have departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, also known as the ”minor Haj”. Omar Abdullah, the National Conference vice president, posted a picture of his father with him in a flight on various […]
After Long Dry Spell, Weatherman Predicts Snowfall In J&K
SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Even as intense dry cold gripped Kashmir and Jammu recorded below normal temperatures on Wednesday, the MeT department said that the long dry spell was likely to end by this weekend. The Meteorological (Met) department has forecast snow/rain in plains as well as in the higher reaches between January 26 to February […]
Mulder, Noor and Stoinis help DSG snap losing streak
A crucial cameo from Wiaan Mulder followed by three-fers from Marcus Stoinis and Noor Ahmad helped Durban Super Giants inflict a convincing 36-run defeat on MI Cape Town – their third in the last four games. MICT managed to keep DSG to a modest 157/6 but it proved more than enough on a tricky surface […]
More US senators back ceasefire move in Congress
WASHINGTON: Five US Senators have endorsed an amendment that could link military aid to Israel, aligning with increasing calls for a Gaza ceasefire. This follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s outright rejection of a Palestinian state. The new supporters include Democratic Senators Tina Smith, Raphael Warnock, LaPhonza Butler, Tammy Baldwin, and Jon Ossoff, bringing the […]
NHM Mission Director chairs mega public darbar in Kokernag
Highlights opportunities for youth in Anantnag district ANANTNAG, JANUARY 23: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Nazim Zia Khan, today chaired a mega public darbar at Kokernag aimed to address public grievances, review development activities and tackle issues affecting the community. Nazim Zia emphasized the pivotal role of such outreach programs in bridging the gap […]
Economic empowerment
J&K administration is focussing on economic empowerment of farmers, youth and women. Recently joined Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Srinagar and expressed his gratitude for their participation. He said the UT Administration is always committed to serve the people with complete dedication and to resolve their issues promptly. He also lauded the endeavours of Srinagar […]
Security Tightened In Kashmir Ahead Of Republic Day
Srinagar, Jan 23: Security has been tightened in Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations in the valley, with police and other security personnel carrying out sanitisation and area domination exercises, officials said on Tuesday. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the city and other district headquarters, they said. […]
Kashmir Shivers In Deep Freeze, Srinagar Records Minus 5.0°C
Srinagar: Minimum temperature continued to be below freezing point even as weatherman has forecast possibility of wet spell from January 25 to February 1. A meteorological department official said Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.0°C against minus 5.3°C on previous night and it was 2.7°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for […]
Dozens buried, 8 killed in southwest China landslide
Dozens of people were buried and eight confirmed killed when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday. The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province, state media said. Eight people are confirmed dead and […]
Rural development
There is lot of focus of Jammu and Kashmir administration for the works undertaken in the rural areas. Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made under CAPEX/ADF (Additional Demand Fund) works implemented by the Rural Development Department (RDD) in the district. The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing CAPEX/ADF […]
