Lt Guv conducts on-site inspection of SASB Yatri Niwas at Baltal
Ganderbal, Jun 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Baltal axis in Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site, and directed the officials for timely completion of the […]
Fire breaks out in JK assembly in Jammu
JAMMU, Jun 11 (PTI): A fire broke out in the lobby of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly here on Wednesday, causing minor damage to furniture and some old photographs, an official said. The fire was reported at 9.34 am and was controlled within a few minutes, the official said. An official of the Fire and […]
Hope prayers for peace, progress will be answered: Farooq Abdullah
Katra/Jammu, Jun 11 (PTI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday returned to Srinagar by the recently launched Vande Bharat Express after an overnight stay at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. “Had a great ‘darshan’ and I am hopeful that all our prayers for peace, progress and brotherhood at the shrine will be answered […]
Searches underway after villagers report suspicious movement in Samba
Jammu, Jun 11 (PTI) Security forces on Wednesday launched a search operation along Dhar road in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir after villagers reported movement of two suspected terrorists, officials said. The operation is underway but so far there was no trace of the suspected persons who are said to be wearing combat uniforms, […]
Man charred to death fighting forest fire in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Jun 11 (PTI) A 68-year-old man was burnt to death while trying to control a forest fire in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Abdul Aziz, a retired government teacher hailing from Panda Khetar village of Dalyote panchayat, voluntarily joined a team of forest officials to extinguish fire in Garn […]
Authorities carry out demolition drive in Pooch for road widening project
Jammu, Jun 11 (PTI) Around 150 structures, including houses and small commercial establishments, were demolished to facilitate road widening and infrastructure development along the Surankote-Bufliaz road stretch in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Wednesday. All sites where demolitions were carried out fall within the area acquired for the project, they said. The […]
Heat wave: Sgr sizzles at 33.5°C, Jmu records season’s hottest day at 44.4°C
North India experiences blistering heat Jammu/New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring significantly above normal, the Meteorological data revealed on Tuesday. The blistering conditions have disrupted daily life, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun exposure. As per officials, the record-breaking […]
