Light snowfall; rain likely in next 24 hours: Dir MeT
Srinagar,: There is no forecast of heavy snowfall in plains while moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in upper mountainous regions, according to Meteorological Department (MeT). Talking to vov, Director MeT, Sonam Lotus said there will be rains with light spells of snowfall in the Valley’s plains in the next 24 hours. However, afterwards the […]
40 MVD inspectors reluctant to join their parent departments
Srinagar, The Motor vehicles department (MVD) has turned out to be a goldmine for some 40 motor vehicle inspectors who are working in the department for several years despite the fact that they don’t qualify for the plum post. Sources said their deputation period and extensions have expired years ago, but they continue to remain […]
DDC Pulwama reviews winter preparedness, snow clearance plan
PULWAMA : District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today convened a meeting to review the action plan regarding winter preparedness and snow clearance arrangements in the district. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADC Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, PDD, Mechanical Engineering, ARTO, DySP HQ, AD FCS&CA, and other […]
Lal Singh advocates collective approach towards preservation of JK’s green wealth
JAMMU,-Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for collective approach towards conservation and promotion of State’s green wealth. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of officers of Forests and Wildlife wings while reviewing the progress on various ongoing development works, here at Manda Amphalla today. “Jammu and Kashmir is blessed […]
Private tuition by teachers: Govt issues clarification
JAMMU,: The Government today refuted reports published by a section of the media on the issue of undertaking private tuition in coaching centres by Government Teachers. In a press statement issued today, an Education Department spokesman clarified that the School Education Department vide Circular instructions issued under endorsement No: Edu/L/J/Misc/131/2017, dated 25.09.2017, has ordered that […]
Governor summons Joint Session of the Legislature
JAMMU, : Governor N. N. Vohra, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) of Section 53 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Jammu on Tuesday, the 2nd January 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor has called upon […]
Bad weather hampers efforts to find out missing soldiers
Srinagar: Hopes of finding alive the five soldiers, who went missing following heavy snowfall along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, are fast receding, as blizzard-like conditions are hampering search and rescue operations. Two soldiers slipped down a mountain slope in Nawgam sector of Kupwara district while three others went missing from a forward post in […]
Rishi Suri new media consultant to CM
Srinagar The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed Rishi Suri as the new media consultant to Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Rishi Suri is an editor of The Daily Milap and son of the Navin Suri, The founder of Daily Milap from Punjab state. Rishi Suri expresses Honour to be appointed as a media consultant, “Honoured […]
10 injured in road accident at Anantnag
Srinagar Ten persons were injured after a Tata Sumo vehicle skidded off the road and fell into nallah on Wednesday at Anantnag district in south Kashmir. Locals said, Sumo vehicle bearing registration No JK03A A- 5223 was on way from Brariangan village of Islamabad in south Kashmir skidded off the road and fell into a […]
No flights yet from Srinagar airport
There have been no flights yet from Srinagar airport due to poor visibility and snow on Wednesday. Airport official told vov that one flight to ladakh was cancelled.He said that they have yet to receive any flight so far.He said that final call about the suspension of air traffic would be taken Wednesday afternoon.
