MeT forecasts mainly dry weather in J&K

Srinagar: The weatherman on Thursday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological office spokesperson here said that no large change was expected in the weather for the subsequent two days also. As regards the mercury, he said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.6°C against 9.2°C on the […]

Shah’s large public meeting in Baramulla reflects changing situation in Valley: BJP

New Delhi: With the Election Commission preparing the groundwork for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, senior BJP leaders Thursday said the large turnout at Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s public meeting in Baramulla was indicative of changing situation in the Valley. With the home minister ruling out any talks with Pakistan, BJP leaders said […]

10000 Cr worth investment projects under execution in J&K: CS

Says DCs to be incentivized for attracting new investments, creating jobs

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday took detailed review of the Industries & Commerce Department besides taking stock of the investments being made here in the UT of J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Directors of Industries, Jammu/Kashmir; Directors of Handloom & Handicrafts, Jammu/Kashmir; MD SIDCO & SICOP, […]

J&K reports 5 fresh covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported five fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said all the cases were reported from Kashmir Valley and none from Jammu region for the second day in running, taking the overall tally to 479197. […]

Govt denies fodder supply crisis

Says steps being taken to address possible shortages in future

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said there is no fodder supply crisis at present but the prices remain high and steps are being taken to address any possible shortages in the future. According to a senior official, the current high prices of fodder is in line with other agri-products and states have not reported […]

Army’s northern command adds Kalyani M4 to its fleet of armoured vehicles

Jammu: Army’s northern command on Thursday inducted Kalyani M4, an indigenous all-terrain high mobility combat troop carrier with armour and mine protection, in Jammu and Kashmir. The Northern Command shared the information on official Twitter handle with several pictures of its General Officer Commanding-in-chief (GOC-in-C) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi along with the vehicle. “#NorthernComd inducts […]

Armyman dies after his rifle goes off accidentally

Srinagar: An Army trooper was killed after his service rifle went off accidentally on Thursday in Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, official sources said. They said that an army personnel identified as Chander Mohan (28) received fatal bullet wound when his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in his instant death. […]