Authorities ban driving of vehicles by minor students in Kashmir, DSEK asks institutions not to permit entry of students with vehicles

Srinagar, Nov 19: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir Tuesday banned driving of vehicles by minor students and asked the institutions to not allow them enter premises’ while driving any motor vehicle, including two-wheelers or four-wheelers The directorate, in a circular said that the parents of those students should be informed accordingly. “This a matter […]
Man dies after hit by truck in south Kashmir’s Anantnag

Srinagar, Nov 19: A 45-year-old man was killed after being hit by a tipper at Omoh Verninag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. Officials said that the man was hit by a tipper early morning near Omoh Verinag resulting his on spot death. The driver of the vehicle fled from the spot […]
Shrouded in thick smog, Delhi gasps for air

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the ‘severe plus’ category. Calm winds and dropping temperatures made the dispersion of pollutants difficult. Cold air traps dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring areas of […]
Dry Weather: J&K’s Power generation drops by 80percent

Generation falls to 200-260 MW’s out of 1200 MWs capacity Srinagar: With the onset of early winters, power generation from J&K’s state pool has reduced by 80 per cent at a time when demand is set to mount further. An official of the Power Development Department (PDD) said that there was a high demand for […]
Woman delivers baby in cab after PHC refers her to another hospital
Jammu: A woman gave birth to a baby in a cab after she was allegedly referred to a superior hospital without a checkup by a primary health centre (PHC) in Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma visited the PHC Teryath after the incident and instructed the additional deputy commissioner of […]
ADGP calls for strengthening of intelligence network
Says move necessary to counter any threat on any front Jammu: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Jammu Zone Anand Jain on Monday visited the border district of Poonch to review the operational and training preparedness of the forces and emphasized the need for officers to strengthen the intelligence network. A police spokesperson said […]
Road rage: Transport authorities to go tough on traffic violators
License cancellation, RC suspensionto become norm Srinagar: In the wake of a recent surge in road accidents in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir that claimed several lives, the Transport authorities in Kashmir on Monday announced a stricter enforcement of traffic laws, targeting underage drivers and those enabling their actions. Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed […]
Stressful interest rates may impact growth aspirations: FM
Says banks need to make loans affordable Mumbai: Union Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates “very stressful” and urged banks to make them affordable. Speaking at an event organised by SBI, the finance minister said that at present, India requires industry to ramp up and invest in new facilities, […]
LeT terrorist, terror associate held
Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and a terrorist associate in two separate operations in Pulwama and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. “Police along with security forces arrested a terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession at […]
Faceoff over Art 370: Congress-NC tensions escalate as Congress questions NC’s stance
Srinagar: The alliance between Congress and the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir seems to be facing a rocky start, with Congress publicly questioning NC’s stance and governance approach over key issues, including Article 370 and the role of the Lieutenant Governor. State Congress President Tariq HameedKarra on Sunday accused the BJP of creating […]