MeT predicts more rains in JK

Srinagar, July 29: MeT predicted more rains in Jammu and Kashmir as it forecast “fairly widespread light to moderate” rain and thunderstorm during the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that “isolated to scattered light rain/thunderstorm” was expected during subsequent two days in J&K. Regarding the rainfall in last 24 hours till […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Imam Hussain (AS)

New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Imam Hussain (AS) on Saturday, saying his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity are noteworthy. Muslims across the world, especially Shias, commemorate the death of Hussain on this day in the battle of Karbala. Better known as “ashura”, […]
Several houses, Masjid damaged as cloudburst hits Ganderbal village

Srinagar, July 29: Several residential houses, school and a Masjid were damaged after cloudburst hit Gujar Pati Prang in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district in the wee hours on Saturday. An official said that following heavy rainfall in the area, cloudburst hit Gujar Pati Prang. He said that several residential houses, a government school and a […]
UN says it’s forced to cut food aid to millions globally because of a funding crisis

United Nations Jul 29 (AP) The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels, a top official said Friday. Carl Skau, deputy […]
Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express checked thoroughly at Haryana’s Sonipat after ‘bomb’ threat

Chandigarh, Jul 29 (PTI) The Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express was thoroughly checked at Haryana’s Sonipat railway station on Friday night after an information was received claiming that there was a bomb on the train, police said. The train arrived at the Sonipat railway station at 9:34 pm on Friday, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official […]
Ashoora main procession to be allowed through traditional route: Official

Srinagar: In yet another significant development authorities on Friday announced that the Ashoora (10th Muharram) procession will be allowed through past route from Botakadal, Lal bazar to Imambara in Zadibal while the traffic department issued an advisory for the smooth flow of traffic. “Ashoora procession will be allowed through traditional routes of the city tomorrow […]
Lt Guv’s message on the eve of Ashoora
SRINAGAR: On the eve of Ashoora, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha remembered the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lt Governor said, “The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in Karbala for upholding the values of truth, justice and equality has been guiding […]
July 2023 set to be the hottest month on record: Scientists
New Delhi: July this year is set to be the hottest month on record with average temperatures exceeding that of July 2019 by a significant margin, according to a new analysis by scientists. The EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) noted that these temperatures have been related to heatwaves […]
Chief Secretary launches Artificial Intelligence Framework
Says that the step will realise vision of technologically advanced, digitally empowered JK
SRINAGAR: In a momentous stride towards fostering technological progress and socio-economic development in J&K, Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta launched the Artificial Intelligence Framework of Jammu and Kashmir as part of Digital J&K Mission. Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology, Prerna Puri; Director Information, Minga Sherpa; Additional Secretary, Information Technology Department and other senior officers of […]
Special NIA court issues proclamation orders against two active terrorists
Srinagar: An NIA court in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Friday issued proclamation orders against two active militants, a police spokesman said. The Special Court Kulgam issued the notice in a case related to an FIR registered at the Qaimoh police station in the south Kashmir district, he said. Before initiation of further proceedings […]