Uber launches operations in J&K
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Ride-hailing firm Uber on Tuesday said it has started operations in Jammu and Kashmir with the launch of services in Srinagar. Uber will offer Uber Go and outstation cab service Uber Intercity in the Valley. “Uber’s launch in Srinagar is in line with its expansion plans in India, with an […]
First-ever estimation shows 718 snow leopards in India; two-thirds of them in Ladakh: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) India has an estimated 718 snow leopards with Ladakh reporting the maximum number (477) of these magnificent cats, the Union Environment Ministry said on Tuesday. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) carried out the first-ever ‘Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India’ (SPAI) with the support of all snow leopard range […]
Logo and Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024 Launched
NEW DELHI/ JAMMU/ LADAKH, JAN 30: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) launched the Logo and Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024, today. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and extended […]
Lt Governor interacts with citizens, addresses their grievances
JAMMU, JAN 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with citizens and heard their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing” through virtual mode. The Lt Governor directed the concerned officials to take quick action on the complaints in a time bound manner with greater transparency. Several applicants expressed their gratitude to the Lt Governor […]
Willing to discuss every issue: Govt ahead of Budget session
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) The government on Tuesday told floor leaders of various parties that it was ready to discuss every issue in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Emerging from the customary all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Budget session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi described the interaction […]
Security forces discover explosives on Jammu-Pathankot highway, area sealed
Jammu, Jan 30: The security forces on Tuesday found explosives near a bridge on Jammu-Pathankot national highway, while traffic has been diverted on the route as a precautionary measure, officials said. An official said that the explosives were found near a bridge in Sherpur area on the national highway. He said that police and security […]
3.4-magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh
Leh/Jammu, Jan 30 (PTI) A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh on Tuesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualty or damage, they said. According to the National Center of Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres in Leh at 5.39 am.
PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. He said on X, “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people […]
Night temperature drop in J&K amid forecast for more snow
Srinagar, Jan 30: The night temperature recorded a drop but stayed above normal on Tuesday, marking the start of 20-day-long period ‘Chillai-Khurd’. A meteorological department official here said that in the last 24 hours till 0830, Gulmarg received 3.5cms of snow while Kupwara received 3.3mm of rain. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low […]
Snowfall in Kashmir brings cheers to tourists, local tourism players
Srinagar: Snowfall in Kashmir has brought cheers to the tourism sector, sparking joy among tourists and the local people linked with the tourism industry. The industry was feeling battered over the last couple of months in the absence of a good snowfall, with many intending tourists cancelling their bookings and tour operators receiving little to […]
