MeT predicts dry weather in J-K
The minimum temperature saw a rise in Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar and Qazigund recording above sub-zero level on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.3°C against the previous night’s minus 0.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.2°C for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, […]
Self-Help Groups
With the creation of Self-Help Groups, economic empowerment of women in Jammu and Kashmir is a reality now. The J & K administration has taken many steps to promote women entrepreneurship especially in rural areas. Government has also introduced many schemes to encourage women for entrepreneurship. It is because of the efforts of the government […]
Search launched after gunshot like sound heard in Srinagar’s Qamarwari
Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday launched a cordon and search in Qamarwari area of Srinagar after gunshot like sound was heard in the area. Srinagar police in a Tweet, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) informed that some gunshot like sound was heard in Qamarwari area. Police said a team of cops […]
Several Landmines Explode Amid Forest Fire Along LoC In J&K’s Poonch
JAMMU, Feb 15: Several landmines exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The fire started in the forest area across the border and spread to the Balakot sector of Mendhar subdivision on the Indian side. The fire also prompted a security alert, […]
Dir Tourism inaugurates Capacity building programme for hotel, guest house staff
In view of increased tourist flow need for professional, skilled manpower in the industry: Fazlul Haseeb SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 15: A three day long capacity building programme for the staff of hotels and guest houses got off today at the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir. The programme is being organized by the Department of Tourism in […]
Existing industrial landscape transforming across J&K
Private investment proposals worth Rs 66,000 Crs received, 1455 industrial units established SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 15: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing biggest industrial revolution in the history of UT as private investment proposals worth Rs. 66,000 crore have been received within a period of around one year as well as 1455 industrial units have also started […]
Ladakh bodies gather for protests in New Delhi demanding statehood
Representatives of two prominent bodies of Ladakh are gathering to hold a scheduled protest today in New Delhi in support of statehood. Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body(LAB) have scheduled the protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Ladakh educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who had recently gone on a five-day ‘climate fast’, to ‘save […]
Mercury Rises But Stays Below Sub-Zero Level In Kashmir
Srinagar: The minimum temperature stayed below sub-zero level in Kashmir Valley despite further increase on Wednesday. The weather department here has already forecast mainly dry weather till the weekend. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.2°C against the previous night’s minus 1.6°C . Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was […]
Didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in J&K during our coalition govt: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti said that during the coalition government of PDP and BJP, she didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir and that she doesn’t take statements of Home Minister Amit Shah seriously as those are “Jumlas” only. Addressing a news conference, Mehbooba, said […]
Ambitious project
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has recently decided to go for commercial cultivation and conservation of herbal plants to have herbal drugs and cosmetics. Government has sanctioned a 62 crore rupees project for this purpose. The initiative aims to promote cultivation and conservation of MAPs, promote organic farming and standardization, provide special facilities for […]
