Lt Governor addresses Y20 Consultation meet at Jammu University
JAMMU, APR 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Y20 Consultation meet on the theme “Peace building and reconciliation: Ushering in an era of no war” at University of Jammu, today. The Lt Governor, while highlighting the important role of the young generation in peace-building, urged the youth to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi […]
Avalanche warning issued to six districts in JK
Srinagar, Apr 19: The authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions. According to a communiqué Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and […]
Rajnath asks Army to maintain strong vigil along LAC as situation remains ‘tense’
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained “tense” in view of deployment of PLA troops. In his address at the Army Commanders’ Conference, Singh, without making specific […]
Junk food behind fatty liver epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar, Apr 19: On World Liver Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday expressed pressing concern over surge in fatty liver disease which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir valley. “Junk food is causing spike in fatty liver cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said junk food […]
Man dies, another injured in mysterious blast in Kishtwar village
Kishtwar, Apr 19: A man died while another one was injured after a mysterious blast took place in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district on Wednesday. A senior police official said that a mysterious blast took place in Symbol locality of Chatroo village today. He said initial reports suggest that the blast took place in the […]
India surpasses China to become world’s most populous nation, shows UN data
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, UN data showed. China has a population of 142.57 crore, according to the UN world population dashboard.
14 employees suspended for remaining absent
Poonch, Apr 19: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Inder Jeet (JKAS) on Wednesday placed under suspension 14 employees for remaining absent from their legitimate duties without any authorization. Moreover, official sources said that show cause notices have been issued to 21 employees including some gazetted officers of Jal Shakti, PMGSY and Floriculture Departments. Acting on complaints received […]
Sarpanch arrested on rape charges in Baramulla village
Sopore, Apr 19: A Sarpanch affiliated with Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that Ali Mohammed Dar son of Abdul Ahad Dar,Sarpanch of Rawoocha village of Rafiabad was arrested for allegedly raping a […]
No flood-like situation in Kashmir, people need not to panic: CE I&FC
Srinagar, Apr 19: As Kashmir received incessant rainfall since yesterday, the authorities on Wednesday said that there is no alarming flood-like situation in the Valley and people need not to panic. Chief engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Er Naresh Kumar said that there is not alarming situation in the Valley as of now. “The […]
Rains drench JK as MeT predicts more downpour, says significant decrease in Intensity from today
Srinagar, Apr 19: Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir even as the weather department here on Wednesday modified its forecast, predicting intermittent rainfall to continue till April 22. A meteorological department official here said that intermittent light to moderate rain was likely to continue at most places of Kashmir and at scattered places of […]