Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Mitrigam and Gulshanabad receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18, 21 and 23 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Rohama, Chakloo, Ganapora Hadipora, Watergam and Food Park receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18 and […]
Told LS Speaker I have right to respond in Parliament: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he has told Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that four ministers have made allegations against him and he has the right to respond to that in Parliament. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Gandhi said he is hopeful though not very sure that […]
Tayyab looks to do well for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Batter Tayyab Tahir has expressed his gratitude to Karachi Kings for giving him a chance to prove his mettle in the Pakistan Super League, which paved the way for his selection in the national T20 team. Right-handed Tayyab received his maiden call-up to Pakistan’s T20 side for the three-match series against Afghanistan being held […]
China wants Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks
BEIJING: China is concerned about an escalation of the war in Ukraine and wants Moscow and Kyiv to hold peace talks, senior Chinese diplomat Qin Gang told his Ukrainian counterpart over a phone call on Thursday. China, which has refrained from condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, has urged both sides to agree to […]
Ladakh: Admin proposes 5.69 lakh kanals for ‘field firing range’
The administration of Union Territory Ladakh has proposed to notify 5.69 lakh kanals of land in Drass area of Kargil district as a field firing range. In a notification, the UT administration has invited objections, if any, from general public over the proposal of firing range. “Objections in this regard, if any, may be communicated […]
MeT Predicts Rain In Plains, Snow On Higher Reaches Of J&K
SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Meteorological office on Friday predicted rain, thunderstorm at scattered places in plains while snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. Intermittent rain, thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March 18 to March 20, the MeT office said […]
Tourism promotion
Spring season has started and the tourist footfall is healthy across Jammu and Kashmir. Spring tourism is going to increase with the opening of Asia’s biggest Tulip Garden in the foothills of Zabarwan. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is going to promote tourism in a big way by conducting festivals and road shows. Recently […]
Mother-daughter duo injured in Shopian gas LPG cylinder leak
Mother-daughter duo were injured due to gas leakage in Pinjoora area of south Kashmir’s Shopain district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. An official said that mother and daughter- identified as Firdous Jan wife of Mumtaz Ahmad and her daughter Fatimah (08) were injured due to leakage in LPG cylinder. Official said that both the injured […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, in order to facilitate laying conductors for realignment of 33 Kv TRC-Rajbagh Tap line, the power supply shall remain affected at Receiving Station Rajbagh on March 19 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Three week training on Cyber Security commences at NIELIT Jammu, Srinagar
JAMMU, MARCH 16: Three week training programme on Cyber Security commenced here today at National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Jammu and Srinagar. The training programme is being organized by Information Technology (IT) department of Jammu and Kashmir Government under Centre of Excellence (CoE) established by the department in collaboration with NIELIT J&K. […]
