More than 20 shops built on ‘encroached land’ in Srinagar’s Aftab Market sealed
Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday sealed more than 2 shops at Aftab market in Srinagar, stating that the land was illegally occupied. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 2.7 Kanals of land was illegally occupied, where more than 20 shops were built. “Authorities had received a complaint regarding illegal occupation of […]
Two killed after avalanche hits Gulmarg’s ski-resort
Bodies of two persons have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass, even as four other persons rescued after a massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. As per the reports, soon after receiving information about the incident, a large-scale rescue operation was launched at […]
Budget: Govt announces advanced landing grounds to boost air connectivity
During the Union Budget speech in the House, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced that 50 additional airports, helipads, water aero drones, and advanced landing grounds will be revived to improve regional air connectivity in the country. “50 additional airports, helipads, water aero drones, and advanced landing grounds will be revived to improve […]
Iranian couple jailed for ‘viral’ dance in public
PARIS: An Iranian court has handed jail sentences of over 10 years each to a young couple who danced in front of one of Tehran’s main landmarks, activists said on Tuesday. Astiyazh Haghighi and her fiance Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, both in their early 20s, had been arrested in early November after a video went viral […]
J-K’s Abid Mushtaq picked to bowl Australian team in nets
After scalping 32 wickets in 7 matches of Ranji Trophy, J-K’s Abid Mushtaq is set to bowl to touring Australian team in nets ahead of their test series against India, reported Kashmir Sports Watch (KSW). Australian team left from Sydney to India on 31 January and will hold a 4-day training camp in Bengaluru before […]
Minimum temperature drops in J-K, Pahalgam freezes at minus 8.9°C
Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in some places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 8.9°C. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he […]
Spain festival
Recently J&K tourism department participated in the 43rd edition of FITUR, one of the largest tourism fairs in the world. J&K Tourism Department participated in the five day event as an important stakeholder and part of India’s official tourism delegation. The J&K stall at the India Pavilion featured images about the beauty of J&K. […]
Three persons injured after shed collapses in Kulgam
At least three persons were injured after a floriculture shed collapsed inside a park in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Tuesday. An official said that a shed at Green Park Chawalagam collapsed suddenly, resulting in injuries to three persons who were sitting there. The injured were identified as Umair Ashraf, Aahil Ahmad and Fasial Yousuf — […]
After digitization of services focus should be timely service delivery: CS
The BoG also discusses revamping JaKeGA on professional lines JAMMU, JANUARY 31: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today remarked that after successfully digitizing all the services, focus should be laid on timely delivery of services and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing the affairs of government departments. Dr Mehta was speaking in the […]
435 SHRI Schools to showcase components of NEP-2020, offer mentorship to other schools in J&K
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 31: Nearly, 435 SHRI Schools ( Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) in Jammu and Kashmir will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 besides offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. “These schools will act as exemplar schools with upgraded infrastructure, innovative pedagogy and technology”. Pertinently, PM SHRI Schools […]
