CS advocates for enhanced visitor experience, conservation & awareness among people
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: In a momentous event, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta paid a visit to Jambu Zoo Nagrota today, witnessing the grand arrival of majestic big cats. The zoo proudly welcomed Tiger and Tigress from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Lion and Lioness from Gujarat, which would add a new dimension to diverse wildlife […]
Pension beneficiaries
In order to communicate with pensioners, Lt Governor inaugurated Pensioners Sammelan in Jammu and interacted with Pension beneficiaries to understand their problems. He congratulated the District Administration Jammu for its sustained campaign to achieve the saturation in Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) and reaching out to 63,919 beneficiaries in old-age, widow’s and Divyang category. “Our […]
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 […]
Houthis seize Israel-linked ship in Red Sea
HODEIDA: Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthis warned on Monday, after their seizure of an Israel-linked cargo vessel opened a new dimension in the ongoing unrest in the region. Sunday’s capture of the Galaxy Leader and its 25 international crew came days after the Houthis threatened to target Israeli shipping over the Israeli […]
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 […]
