Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR JANUARY 13: Member, Central Waqf Council and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Andrabi expressed gratitude towards the Lt Governor for announcing, executing, and launching several developmental programmes including new Industrial Development scheme in J&K in […]
Lt Governor reviews restoration of essential services in Kashmir
SRINAGAR JANUARY 13: To assess the situation arisen due to heavy snowfall in Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Srinagar and took stock of the measures undertaken for snow clearance and restoration of essential supplies across Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor received a firsthand appraisal of the response mechanism put in place to restore affected […]
Lt Governor visits family of slain goldsmith Satpal Nischal, who was killed by terrorists at Srinagar
Expresses solidarity with bereaved family members; assures time-bound probe to bring culprits to justice SRINAGAR, JANUARY 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the family of slain goldsmith, Satpal Nischal, who was killed by terrorists at his shop at Saraibala, Srinagar a few days ago, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members. Strongly condemning […]
BSF detects cross border tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday detected a tunnel beneath the International Border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The tunnel constructed from across the border to facilitate infiltration of terrorists was detected by BSF troops in the Bobiyaan village during an operation this morning, the officials said. Senior BSF […]
Two injured in separate road accidents in north Kashmir
Two persons were injured in as many road accidents on Wednesday afternoon in north-Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The accident took place on along Highway near Hyderbeigh Pattan resulting in injuries to a person. The mishap occurred as an Alto-800 car bearing registration number JK-09A 2024 driven by one Mohammed Shahid Lone son of Ghulam Rasool Lone […]
Indigo plane comes close to snow mound at Srinagar airport, passengers deboarded
Authorities on Wednesday deboarded passengers from a flight of Indigo airlines after it came in “close proximity” of accumulated snow at Srinagar airport. Sharad Kumar, Director, Airport Authority of India, said the passengers were shifted to other aircraft in order to avoid any incident. “There was the possibility of an incident as the plane came […]
At minus 7.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 8 years
At minus 7.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, Srinagar recorded the coldest night of the season so far as the 40-day long harsh winter period, known locally as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, reaches its peak. “At minus 7.8 degrees Celsius, Srinagar recorded the coldest night of the season so far equalling an 8-year-old record when the same […]
Long wait
The government of Jammu and Kashmir in its latest order has announced that it will continue with low-speed internet services in the region till January 22. The latest order, the 140th such order issued since January 14, 2020, says certain restrictions have been placed on the access of high-speed mobile data connectivity to curb uploading […]
Breaking the ice in Shikaras in Dal Lake
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar After the heavy snowfall across Kashmir valley, clear skies have brought back sub zero temperatures with added chill in the atmosphere. According to the MET department officials the previous night temperature was minus 7.8 Degree Celsius. On Wednesday morning, Dal lake was frozen from all sides. In the morning today, […]
J&K Government signs MoU with NECBDC, NEC for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K
JAMMU, JANUARY 12: In order to harness the unexplored potential of bamboo sector in J&K, the Ministry of DoNER, GoI through North East Cane & Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) under North Eastern Council (NEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Jammu and Kashmir for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K. […]
