Two residential houses damaged in Srinagar fire
At least two residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in Guzarbal area of Noorbagh in summer capital Srinagar on Monday morning. Reports reaching a local news agency, Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), said that two residential houses were gutted in a fire incident in the Guzarbal area this morning. They said that fire tenders […]
Mercury falls below freezing point in Kashmir; Sgr records minus 3.4°C
As Jammu and Kashmir awaits snowfall and rains amid forecast by meteorological department, the minimum temperature fell below freezing point in the valley on Monday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.4°C against last night’s 1.0°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was 1.1°C below normal for the […]
Eidgah grenade attack: Police detains suspects for examination
The civilian who was injured in a grenade attack in Eidgah area of Srinagar has been discharged from hospital while few suspects have also been picked up, police said on Sunday. Srinagar police, in a tweet, informed the civilian was discharged after first aid in SKIMS Soura. Police said some suspects have also been picked […]
News interventions
J&K administration is ready with new scientific interventions and projects to boost poultry sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The UT government has played a key role in promoting the development of the poultry sector. It has implemented various initiatives and schemes to support farmers and encourage the growth of the industry like providing subsidies and […]
AC assents to amend certain provisions of Land Reforms Act
Big relief for land holders vested land under section 6, 7 and 12 of the Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976 JAMMU, JANUARY 22: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its assent for authorizing Revenue Department to move an amendment in Section 21 and Section 28-A […]
Jammu blasts: NIA reaches explosion site in Narwal
A special team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday inspected the scene of the twin blasts in the Narwal area of Jammu, quoting officials the Daily Excelsior reported. Back-to-back blasts in Narwal on the outskirts of Jammu City left nine people injured on Saturday. Police suspect that improvised explosive devices were used to […]
Civilian injured in Srinagar grenade attack
A civilian suffered minor injuries in a grenade attack in Eidgah area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district this evening. In a tweet Srinagar police wrote, “One grenade was lobbed by militants in Eidgah area which caused minor splinter injury to one person namely Ajaz Ahmed Deva S/o Abdul Rasheed Deva aged 32 years R/o Sangam, […]
Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on ongoing works under JJM across J&K
JAMMU, JANUARY 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, chaired a marathon meeting to review progress on works being executed under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti department, Shaleen Kabra; Mission Director, JJM, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed, Chief Engineer, PHE Jammu/Kashmir, Technical Advisors […]
LG Condemns Narwal Blasts, Announces Rs 50,000 In Favour Of Injured
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the blasts that have taken place in Narwal, Jammu this morning. Senior police officials briefed the Lt Governor about the blast and on the state of investigation. He called for urgent steps to identify and take action against those responsible. “Such dastardly acts highlight the desperation and […]
J&K Apiculture Sector buzzes with anticipation of big boost to beekeeping
JAMMU, JANUARY 21: The J&K Apiculture sector is eagerly awaiting the launch of a mega project, approved by the UT administration, aimed at promoting apiculture with investment of Rs 47 crore in next three years. The prestigious project is expected to significantly increase honey production in the UT. Efforts are underway to introduce apitherapy […]
