‘Intermittent’ rain, thunderstorm to continue in J&K: MeT
Srinagar: Weather department here on Tuesday said that intermittent rain and thunderstorms was very likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till April 21. “During this wet spell of (18-19th) thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official said. From […]
Agriculture in focus
In order to ascertain the progress of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir the government has decided to go for agriculture census in different districts. Recently DC Baramulla reviewed progress under 11th Agriculture Census. With regard to the Census, she said that the enumerators (Patwaries) are supposed to upload the data entries (Survey […]
CS for resolution of all pending Forest Rights claims by May this year
Emphasizes on formulating a check list for filing claims with timelines JAMMU, APRIL 17: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006 here in J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Forests, Dheeraj Gupta; PCCF, Mohit Gera; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar besides […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, APRIL 16: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Station Rajbagh shall remain affected on April 18 from 11 am to 5 pm.
DC Srinagar pays visit at Dargah Hazratbal
Finalises arrangements for auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr SRINAGAR APRIL 17:- In order to review the arrangements for observance of auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr and upcoming celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday morning undertook a visit to Hazratbal Dargah in order to take onsite review of the arrangements being […]
17 year old Girl dies After Hit By Moving Train, ‘While Taking Selfie’, in Srinagar
A 17 year old girl died after she was fatally hit by a moving train ‘while taking selfie’ in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district this afternoon, officials said. They told GNS that a 17 year old girl (name withheld) resident of Shankarpora Srinagar was hit by the train when she alongside a child was taking selfie […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Shopping Complex At Dargah Hazratbal
A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex, just opposite to Sir Syed Gate of University of Kashmir, at Dargah Hazratbal. As per initial reports a fire broke out around 11:45 AM in a multi-storeyed shopping complex and soon after spread to the other compartments of the complex, housing several food outlets […]
New industrial policy
New industrial policy in Jammu and Kashmir has developed a fence of ease among the business people to set up their own units. Central government in the latest budget has kept huge money for the development of industrial estates, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, export hubs creation to get focus in J&K. The […]
If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then no one in world is honest: AAP supremo on CBI summons
New Delhi: “If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then there is no one in this world who is honest,” Delhi Chief Minister said on Saturday, a day after CBI summoned him for questioning in connection with the excise policy case. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, he said, “Tomorrow, they (CBI) have called me […]
Sudanese paramilitary force claims control of Khartoum airport amid clashes with army
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Saturday that it had taken control of Khartoum international airport, as clashes erupted with the army. Gunfire could be heard in several parts of Khartoum and eyewitnesses said gunfire was also heard in adjoining cities. A Reuters journalist saw cannons and armoured vehicles deployed in the streets […]
