336 Unexploded Shells Neutralised in Kargil in 2023
SRINAGAR: Army, in collaboration with the district administration of Kargil, has successfully neutralised a total of 336 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Kurbathang area this year, reported The Tribune. On November 17, Army officers disposed of 132 unexploded shells in the region. The lingering aftermath of the Kargil war in 1999 continues to pose a threat to the […]
Departmental store damaged in fire in Srinagar’s Gojwara
SRINAGAR’ :A departmental store got damaged in a fire incident in Gojwara area of Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official said fire broke out in the departmental store “Pick N Save” today morning, resulting in massive damage to it. He said that there was, however, no report of any injury or loss of […]
Dense fog disrupts flight operations in Srinagar
Srinagar:Cold wave intensified in Kashmir as the minimum temperature dipped below freezing point even as dense fog disrupted flight operations at the Srinagar international airport early Tuesday. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest recorded place in the valley as the minimum settled at minus 3.9 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar city recorded a low of […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Basohli, Bani, Bhoond, Martha-Nagrota, Duggan and adjoining areas will remain affected on November 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Keerian Local, Keerian Industry and adjoining areas will remain affected on November 21 from 10 am to 2 […]
Saffron Farmers
Saffron Farmers in this harvesting season are very keen for the international market linkage. Recently Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, chaired a crucial meeting to review the functioning of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) and took stock of other important issues at the IIKSTC, Pampore. He actively engaged with the farmers, lending a […]
Fog, Minus Temperature Makes Life of School Children Difficult, PSAJK Calls for Winter Break
SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has urged the government to declare winter vacations for schools, particularly for lower classes, as a priority due to sub-zero temperatures and foggy conditions. The Association reported receiving representations from numerous parents and schools highlighting the challenging weather conditions. A spokesperson for PSAJK emphasized the […]
Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 0.8°C, fog reduces visibility
Srinagar: With fog engulfing several areas, cold conditions prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded season’s lowest temperature on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a fall of nearly 2°C, recording a low of minus 0.8°C against 0.9°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.0°C […]
Former Minister Lal Singh sent to Judicial Custody In Money Laundering Case
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Enforcement Directorate officials recently arrested former minister Lal Singh in an alleged money laundering case. On Saturday he was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by a special court here. Lal Singh was earlier with Congress and switched over to BJP and remained minister in various cabinets. Singh, […]
Crime against women, court convicts husband killing of his wife
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar Crimes against the women are being taken seriously by the courts and they are trying to convict the accused on a fast track basis. On Saturday a fast track court convicted a man of murdering his wife 12 years ago in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. The court of Additional […]
Yet another mishap in Jammu region 2 Dead, 6 Injured at Thanamandi
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar After the recent tragic mishap in Doda area of Jammu region, another tragedy struck at Thanamandi in Rajouri district. Reports said that at least two persons were killed on spot while six others were injured when a sumo vehicle met with an accident. Police has told news agencies that […]
