MeT predicts intermittent rains, mostly during evening
Srinagar, June 27: The weather department here on Tuesday forecast intermittent light to moderate rain towards afternoon and evening in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that from June 28- July 1, weather is expected to be partly cloudy. “Rain likely in the evening,” he said. He said that water level in […]
At Hazratbal shrine, LG Manoj Sinah calls for revival of ‘shrine tourism’ in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday visited the revered shrine of Hazratbal in Srinagar and called for revival of ‘shrine tourism in Kashmir.” He said that Eid-ul-Adha is a festival of peace and harmony. Reviewing the preparations and facilities at the shrine that houses the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), he said […]
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Mina (Saudi Arabia), Jun 27 (AP) Muslim pilgrims in Mecca circled the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, and then converged on a vast tent camp in the nearby desert, officially opening the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, returning to its full capacity for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. So far, more than 1.8 million […]
US to send $500 million in weapons, military aid to Ukraine, say officials
Washington, Jun 27 (AP) The Pentagon will announce it is sending up to USD 500 million in military aid to Ukraine, including more than 50 heavily armored vehicles and an infusion of missiles for air defense systems, U.S. officials said Monday, as Ukrainian and Western leaders try to sort out the impact of the brief […]
Ultra killed in encounter in Kulgam encounter
Srinagar, Jun 27 (PTI) An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said. They said one security personnel was injured in the operation. “01 local #terrorist neutralised. Identification and affiliation being ascertained. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition recovered. Search going on. Further details […]
NHM releases ranking of Public Health facilities on JK e Sahaj for May 2023
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: National Health Mission J&K today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of May 2023. In first phase of implementation, about 578 facilities have been covered under this initiative and will be further extended to other facilities in phased manner. In the […]
Lt Guv interacts with citizens who had filed complaints on JKIGRAMS
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with citizens who had filed complaints on JKIGRAMS, during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat. Interacting with the people, concerned Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police through Video Conferencing, the Lt Governor took appraisal of the action taken on the grievances […]
AFSPA to be removed from JK when peace returns: Rajnath Singh
Jammu, June 26: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir once peace returns to the Union Territory. Addressing a security conclave in Jammu, the defence minister said the law will be removed from J&K too. Singh said, ” While we […]
Amarnath Yatra: Govt decides to allow tankers, empty vehicles from Jammu via Mughal Road only
Srinagar, Jun 26: In order to ensure hassle movement of traffic in view of Amarnath Yatra on National Highway, all the tankers and empty vehicles from Jammu will be allowed via Mughal road only. An order issued by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhurisaid the down side movement of fruit laden trucks and other vehicles […]
CCPA imposes penalties on Rau’s IAS Study Circle, Seekers Education for misleading ads
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Consumer protection regulator CCPA has imposed penalties on Rau’s IAS Study Circle and Seekers Education for publishing misleading advertisements, according to a statement by CCPA on Monday. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) authority also stated that the number of bookings cancelled and pending refund amount due to Covid-19 pandemic […]