Administrative Council approves development of 7 New Industrial Estates
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 22: Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded administrative approval for the development of seven new Industrial Estates in the UT of J&K spread over 5290 kanals of land for an amount of Rs. 304.51 Crores . Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; […]
Examination system
Recently secretary school education convened a review meeting regarding functioning of the department with emphasis on ensuring requisite arrangements in place for re-opening of schools and upcoming examinations in Kashmir division. The Secretary issued strict instructions to the concerned officials to ensure that all arrangements for reopening of schools are made efficiently besides preparations for […]
Massive Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, Choppers Join Rescue Operation
SRINAGAR: Amid the 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games event hosted by the JK government, a massive avalanche occurred at the Afarwat area of the renowned ski destination Gulmarg on Thursday. Initial reports indicate that around 2 p.m., an avalanche struck, trapping three foreigners. Tragically, one of them has been confirmed deceased, another injured, […]
Kaun Hai Tumhara Bowler? Tendulkar Plays Gully Cricket In Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 22: He aptly called it a “match made in heaven” as Sachin Tendulkar pleasantly surprised a bunch of youngsters playing gully cricket in Uri, turning his bat upside down at one point just to give the boys a shot at dismissing him. On his maiden trip to Jammu and Kashmir, Tendulkar got down […]
Night Temp Records Drop; Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarag, Minus 8.6°C In Pahalgam
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and it was below normal by 1.9°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, he said. […]
Delegation of Ex-Servicemen from Kishtwar calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 21: A delegation of Ex-Servicemen from Kishtwar called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today. The members of the delegation put forth various issues pertaining to the welfare of ex-Servicemen including establishment of Zila Sainik Welfare Office and dedicated Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme for Kishtwar. The Lt Governor assured the […]
DSEK conducts extensive tour of far-flung areas of Pulwama & Shopian
Takes stock of the preparations for opening of schools after winter break & upcoming examinations PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 21: In order to take firsthand appraisal of the preparations for opening of schools and the upcoming examinations, the Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Dr Tassaduq Hussain Mir Wednesday conducted extensive tour of several far-flung areas of Pulwama […]
After Modi Visit, BJP Exudes Confidence Of Winning All Six Lok Sabha Seats In J&K, Ladakh
JAMMU, Feb 21: Buoyed by the massive turnout of people at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally here, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday exuded confidence of winning all the six Lok Sabha seats in J&K and Ladakh in the upcoming polls. Modi visited Jammu on Tuesday to inaugurate and lay the […]
Avalanche Floods Sonamarg Highway
SRINAGAR: An avalanche has blocked the passage of the Sindh river in the Kangan belt and flooded the road. Machines have been deployed to clear the passage so that traffic does not suffer disruptions of the strategic highway. Reports said an avalanche hit the Sidh river near Hung area and blocked the passage. “Its water is […]
Gurez Schools Closed for Two Days Amid Snowfall
SRINAGAR: Due to the recent snowfall, schools in the Gurez sub-division will be closed for two days, officials said on Wednesday. “In view of heavy snowfall and Avalanche threat, it is hereby ordered that all Government/Private educational Institutions in Sub Division Gurez shall remain closed for two days W.e.f 21-02-2024,” reads an order issued by SDM […]
