In Budget, clear roadmap given by govt to achieve saturation of basic facilities: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it is now time that 100 per cent saturation is achieved in providing basic facilities such as water, electricity, gas connections, toilets and roads to people, as he asserted that the Union budget 2022-23 has laid out a clear roadmap for achieving this. […]
Untimely heavy snowfall plunges valley into darkness
Srinagar, Feb 23: The overnight heavy snowfall across Kashmir has cut the power supply to majority of the areas in the Valley including Srinagar as transmission lines and poles have got damaged extensively. Chief Engineer of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Aijaz Ahmad Dar said that at least 60 per cent damage has occurred […]
Snowfall: Two residential houses, 3 vehicles, OHE wire of Railway track damaged
Srinagar, Feb 23: Two residential house, three vehicles and Overhead Equipment (OHE) wire were damaged on Wednesday due to overnight snowfall in Kashmir. Sources said that a tower of Power Department Development (PDD) collapsed at village Balhama at Khrew near J&K Bank, resulting in damage to two vehicles which includes tipper dumper bearing registration number […]
Heavy Snowfall: People urged to stay indoors
Srinagar, Feb 23: Authorities on Wednesday urged people not to venture out unless absolutely necessary in view of the heavy snowfall in Kashmir Valley. “In view of heavy snowfall, general public is appealed not to move out of their homes, unless it is absolutely necessary,” Aamir Ali, Nodal Officer, SEOC, Disaster Management, said. “Snow clearance […]
Valley gets moderate to heavy snowfall, weather to improve from afternoon: MeT
Srinagar, Feb 23: Kashmir Valley received moderate to heavy snowfall since overnight while as weather office here has predicted gradual decrease from Wednesday afternoon. “Moderate to heavy rain/snow with isolated very Heavy snow occurred at most places of J&K with higher reaches reporting 1-2 ft of snow and thunderstorms in Jammu region,” a meteorological department […]
Covid-19: Active cases in India dip to 1,64,522
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) India logged 15,102 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,28,67,031, while the active cases declined to 1,64,522, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,12,622 with 278 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily […]
Heavy Snowfall: Three flights cancelled, many others delayed at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar, Feb 23: Amid continuous snowfall, moderate to heavier at places, three flights have been cancelled at Srinagar ‘international’ airport while others have been delayed, officials said on Wednesday. “The snowfall is still continuing. Three flights (G8-266/267 G8-357/358 and AI-3425/3426) are cancelled,” Airport Authority of India said in a tweet. “All other flights of all […]
Central, Cluster Universities postpone exams
Srinagar, Feb 23: Central University of Kashmir besides Cluster University Srinagar have postponed their scheduled exams for today in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions across Kashmir valley. “All End Semester Examinations schedule for today have been postponed due to inclement weather. The concerned students will be informed accordingly”, a statement from Central University of […]
Biden, Putin signal bigger confrontation ahead over Ukraine
Moscow, Feb 23 (AP) The East-West faceoff over Ukraine escalated dramatically Tuesday, with Russian lawmakers authorising President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and US President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. Both leaders signaled that an even bigger confrontation could lie ahead. Putin […]
Heavy snowfall: Div Com office issues helpline numbers
Srinagar, Feb 23: Owing to the heavy snowfall in Srinagar and other areas across Kashmir Valley, the divisional administration has issued helpline numbers for the people in case they face may inconvenience, an official spokesman said Wednesday. He said that Divisional Commissioner Kashmir On the directions of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the following helpline numbers are […]