School Building Gutted In Overnight Blaze In J&K’s Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: A Government primary school building was gutted in an overnight fire incident in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. According to Fire and Emergency Services officials, the blaze broke out at the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Government Primary School in Malpora, Ranipora, during the night, causing extensive damage to the single-story structure. […]
Water supply
Recently Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in improving access to clean water in the rural households through “Jal Jeevan Mission” with many far flung and hilly areas getting tap water supply for the first time in history. Now, this scheme with a rising main length of 2000 m, distribution pipe network of about […]
Gold Prices Continue to Rise, Hit Rs 89,100 Per 10g Amid Global Trends
NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose Rs 350 to trade near a record high at Rs 89,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 88,750 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold […]
Developmental issues
Recently Deputy Chief Minister reviewed development landscape of Baramulla. He sought updates from the respective departmental heads on the issues raised and instructed them to prioritize the necessary work and ensure its completion within a set timeframe, avoiding any unnecessary delays. Earlier, the DC apprised the Deputy Chief Minister regarding development scenario of the district […]
Climate change awareness
Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action. “We are not doing enough to educate our people about what is happening with climate change and the dangers it […]
Solid waste management
Recently Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) undertook an extensive tour of various wards under JMC’s jurisdiction to assess sanitation measures and ensure cleanliness across the city. He directed municipal officers to expedite the removal of accumulated garbage, stressing the need for prompt and efficient waste disposal. Expressing concern over improper waste disposal by certain hotels […]
Developmental initiatives
Recently Deputy CM reviewed progress on development projects at Shopian. He asked the officers to expedite developmental initiatives and enhance public service delivery mechanisms. He stressed the importance of being accessible to the public to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives. “We are committed for accelerating development process and improving infrastructure across the district. The […]
Zelensky accuses Trump of living in Russian ‘disinformation’ bubble
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday accused Donald Trump of succumbing to Russian “disinformation”, deepening a rift between Kyiv and the new US administration. Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Tuesday, Trump echoed many of Russia’s talking points on the three-year war in Ukraine, blaming Kyiv for having “started” the fighting and […]
Tail-enders give Pakistan respectable end as clinical NZ win Champions Trophy opener
Pakistan failed to chase the 321 target set by New Zealand in the opening match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi. The Green Shirts ended their rollercoaster innings with 260 all out. The stage was set for Team Pakistan in Karachi with an electric atmosphere in […]
13 More Villagers Return Home From Isolation Centre In J&K’s Rajouri
Thirteen more people, who were lodged in an isolation centre owing to mysterious deaths in their remote village, returned home in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. According to officials, with the return of these 13 people, all the 395 people lodged in three different isolation centres in Rajouri town have […]
