MeT predicts light snowfall in Kashmir
Amid cloud cover and the possibility of isolated snowfall over upper reaches, there was a slight respite from intense cold conditions in Kashmir Valley on Monday. “From December 26-30th, generally cloudy weather is expected with intermittent light snow at isolated to scattered places on higher reaches of North, Northwestern and central Kashmir during 29 (Night) […]
President Xi urges steps to ‘protect’ lives as China battles Covid wave
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials on Monday to take steps to protect lives in his first public remarks on Covid-19 since Beijing dramatically loosened hardline containment measures this month. Having mostly cut itself off from the rest of the world during the pandemic, China is now experiencing the planet’s biggest surge in infections after […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Baramulla; convenes meeting
Awareness among farmers, key to the successful implementation of projects: Chowdhury Iqbal BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 26: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Baramulla district and convened a meeting of officers of the department to review the physical and financial progress on the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes, flagship programs and CAPEX budget at […]
Advisor Bhatnagar inaugurates Marketing Exhibition-Cum-Mega Sale of unit holders of J&K SC,ST, BC Dev Corp
JAMMU, DECEMBER 26: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today inaugurated Marketing Exhibition-Cum-Mega Sale of products and handicrafts of entrepreneurs and unit holders sponsored by J&K SC,ST& BC Development Corporation at Jammu Haat here. Addressing the gathering of large number of unit holders and beneficiaries, Advisor Bhatnagar said that the LG’s Administration is committed […]
15 kg IED recovered in Udhampur, major tragedy averted: Police
A major tragedy was averted on Monday following recovery of an improvised explosive device weighing around 15 kgs in Basantghar area of Udhampur district, police said. An official said that the IED was recovered after a specific input generated by police. He said along with the IED, a coded sheet, five detonators with 300-400 gms […]
New Zealand leave Pakistan struggling on 115-4 in 1st Test
Spinners Michael Bracewell and Ajaz Patel grabbed three wickets between them to leave Pakistan struggling on 115-4 at lunch Monday on the opening day of the first Test in Karachi. Bracewell dismissed Shan Masood for three and Imam-ul-Haq for 24, while Patel took the early wicket of Abdullah Shafique for seven after Pakistan won the […]
Raising judges’ retirement age could extend service of non-performers: Justice dept to Par Panel
Increasing the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges could extend the years of service of non-performing judges and might have a cascading effect with Government employees raising similar demands, the Department of Justice told a Parliamentary Panel. It also said increasing the retirement age of Judges would be considered along with measures […]
2 dead as truck rolls down into gorge in Ramban
Ramban : At least two persons died after a truck, laden with gas cylinders, rolled down into a deep gorge near Battery Chishma area of Ramban district on Monday early morning, officials said here. An official told that a gas cylinder laden truck rolled down into a deep gorge near Battery Chishma at around 04:00 […]
Slight Respite From Cold Weather In Kashmir, Pahalgam Coldest At Minus 5.7°C
Amid cold cover and possibility of isolated snowfall over upper reaches, there was slight respite from intense cold conditions in Kashmir Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.5°C against the previous night’s minus 5.8°C that was the coldest recorded minimum temperature so far during this season. […]
Community participation
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir through different programmes and policies is trying to engage people in the developmental scenario of their areas. LG Manoj Sinha recently said that the public participation is helping the J&K administration to formulate policies as per the public needs. He said that awakening of people’s power in the direction […]
