No traffic on Highway today
Srinagar: While the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed, officials on Monday said that the thoroughfare, the only road link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, shall be closed for traffic today as well due to the accumulation of snow around Jawahar Tunnel. “On January 5, no vehicular movement shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar Highway from […]
South Kashmir reels under darkness
Over 50 percent power supply restored: Officials Pulwama: Most parts of south Kashmir continued to reel under darkness for the second consecutive day on Monday after Valley received the fresh snowfall of the season on Sunday, giving a tough time to people amid chilly winter conditions. As per the locals power supply in most parts […]
Farm protests: Govt-farmers talks inconclusive, next meeting on Jan 8
New Delhi: The seventh round of talks between protesting unions and three central ministers ended inconclusively on Monday as farmer groups stuck to their demand for the repeal of three farm laws, while the government listed out various benefits of the new Acts for the growth of the country’s agriculture sector. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh […]
Lawaypora encounter: Families protest, seek dead bodies
Srinagar: Families of the three youth, killed in an “encounter” at Lawaypora area of Srinagar recently, along with some local activists and people on Monday staged a protest demonstration in Press Enclave Srinagar, demanding a fair investigation and return of bodies of the “innocent” trio. “We want justice. We are ‘oppressed’. Our son was innocent. […]
World’s biggest vaccination programme set to begin in India: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the world’s biggest inoculation drive against coronavirus is set to begin in the country, a day after the drugs regulator approved two vaccines for restricted emergency use. Lauding the scientists and technicians for the ‘Made in India’ vaccines, he said the country is proud of […]
