Western disturbance set to bring fresh snowfall in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Cold conditions have tightened their grip on Kashmir, with the valley bracing for fresh spells of snowfall as two back-to-back western disturbances are likely to affect the region starting Wednesday, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, a feeble western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from January 1-2, with light snow […]
Syria’s de facto leader holds talks with Kurds
BEIRUT: Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has held talks with delegates of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an official said on Tuesday, adding that they had been “positive”. “A meeting took place on Monday between senior officials of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Jolani in Damascus,” the official said, using Sharaa’s nom de […]
J&K | 18 Protesters Detained In Stir Against Katra Ropeway Released
Eighteen people detained by the police during protests against the ropeway project in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, were released, sparking overnight celebrations in the holy town. The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the release of the detainees on Tuesday night and constituted a four-member committee to hold talks with the protesters. […]
Several areas in Baramulla, Sopore to face power shutdown tomorrow
Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) on Wednesday announced that there will power outage on January 2 in Baramulla and Sopore area to carry out maintenance and upgrade work. As per a communique, planned shutdown to stabilize Amargarh (Sadiq Colony Tap 33KV Line) from 9 am to 3 pm will affect hospital, model […]
Mission Yuva
In a significant move, a transformative panchayat level awareness campaign titled ‘Udyam Jagriti’ has been launched under the ambitious Mission YUVA to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and empower communities across Jammu and Kashmir. On the inaugural day, a series of events were successfully conducted across all 20 districts at the district level led by respective Deputy […]
Ladakh Border Tensions Ease, India Focuses on Expanding Defence and Surveillance in 2024
NEW DELHI: In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh. The disengagement of frontline forces at the […]
Beautification project
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, visited the Sangloo Nallah and Lantoor village to finalise the beautification and development projects respectively. The Sangloo Nallah beautification project is set to transform the area with some incredible features. As part of the project, development of embankment shall be undertaken which will prevent erosion and also create a beautiful […]
No New Year celebrations in J&K this year due to 7-day mourning over ex PM’s death
Srinagar: There will be no celebration at any place on the occasion of New Year in Jammu and Kashmir due to 7-day mourning declared by the Union government over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, official sources said. Official sources said that due to declaration of 7-day national mourning over the death of […]
Welfare schemes
Recently in a concerted effort to address public grievances and promote government welfare schemes, the District Administration Ganderbal organized a mega Grievance Redressal Camp under the weekly Block Diwas initiative at the Employment Office building, Harran, for Block Sherpathri. The camp was presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, who is also holding the […]
Winter: J&K Fire and Emergency services issues safety advisory
Srinagar: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services J&K, has issued a comprehensive winter safety advisory, urging the general public to take necessary precautions to prevent fire incidents amid the ongoing dry weather conditions. The advisory, reads the advisory stressed ensuring all heating appliances, stoves, and LPG cooking gas stoves are switched off before […]
