After rains, mercury drops at most places in J&K
Srinagar: Rain lashed plains in last 24 hours, leading to slight drop in mercury at most places, while as weather department on Saturday forecast more precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20. A meteorological department official here said that received 1mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 3.8mm, Pahalgam 2.1mm, Kupwara […]
Oilseed
If the J&K government succeeds in its mega plan of making the oilseed industry a big economic cushion, it would be a big boost to the rural economy. Oilseed production is an essential sector of agriculture in India, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. India is one of the largest producers of oilseeds in the […]
Former Minister, former MLA, President JKNPF, JKSSB Aspirants call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 17: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former minister called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan today. The former minister apprised the Lt Governor various developmental issues of district Rajouri including road connectivity. He also discussed welfare issues of Gujjar Bakerwal community of district Poonch. Sh Balwant Singh Mankotia, former MLA met […]
Secretary Revenue visits Samba; reviews implementation of e-services, PSGA, CLU
SAMBA, MARCH 17: Secretary, Revenue, Dr Piyush Singla, today reviewed implementation of several online revenue services and PSGA during his exhaustive visit to Samba district. Deputy Commissioner Samba, Anuradha Gupta, Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh, Registrar Samba, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Dubey, ACR, Samba Dr Kusam, SDM Ghagwal and SDM Vijaypur and Tehsildars attended […]
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 […]
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.
