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 […]
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. […]
Bird Flu scare: Poultry industry hit hard in J&K
Despite no cases, people stop poultry consumption: Traders Srinagar, Jan 12: After the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the poultry industry in Jammu and Kashmir, the industry is now reeling under the threat of the bird flu infection. People associated with the industry said that despite banning of the entry of any poultry product into […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway to remain shut for ten days
Authorities on Tuesday said that the vehicular traffic will remain suspended on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in the wake of the bridge collapse at Kela Morh, Ramban. However, the National High Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed the Bailey bridge as an interim measure so that one-way traffic is allowed for vehicles carrying essential vehicles. […]
113 fresh Covid cases In J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday recorded 113 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 1,22,764 while the death toll reached 1,912 with one more fatality, officials said. Out of the fresh cases, 65 were from Jammu division and 48 from Kashmir division, they said. The officials said Jammu district recorded the highest of 48 […]
