Inclement weather: Jmu-Sgr highway closes, flights disrupted

Srinagar, Feb 23: Due to heavy snowfall the Jammu Stinagar national highway has been closed for traffic while as flight operations at the Srinagar airport too have been disrupted, officials said. They said that Jammu Srinagar NHW has been closed for vehicular movement due to landslides/shooting stones at many places on NHW and snow accumulation […]
UN chief: biggest global peace crisis in years

United Nations, Feb 23 (AP) The United Nations chief says the world is facing the biggest global peace and security crisis in recent years and is calling Russia’s declaration of the so-called `independence’ of separatist areas in eastern Ukraine a violation of its territorial integrity and accusing Moscow of the perversion of the concept of […]
Beginning of Russian invasion, says US Secretary of State Blinken; cancels meeting with Lavrov

Washington, Feb 23 (PTI) US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Tuesday cancelled his scheduled meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov later this week in protest against what he said was the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who jointly addressed a news conference with Blinken at the Foggy […]
Fourth phase: Voting begins for 59 Assembly seats across nine districts in UP

Lucknow, Feb 23 (PTI) Voting for 59 Assembly constituencies spread over nine districts in Uttar Pradesh began on Wednesday morning. The polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. This is the fourth phase of the Assembly polls in the state, where elections are to be held in seven rounds. As many […]
Inclement weather: KU postpones all UG/PG/Professional exams scheduled today

Srinagar, Feb 23: The University of Kashmir has postponed all UG/PG/ Professional examinations of the University scheduled to be held on February 23, 2022 (Wednesday) in view of the inclement weather conditions, a spokesman of the varsity said. Controller of Examinations Dr Majid Zaman said fresh dates for the postponed papers will be notified separately, […]
Govt enhancing people’s access to financial products: Lt Guv

Says admin committed to ensure adequate, timely availability of credit to industries
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday reviewed the progress towards financial inclusion by banks in J&K with MK Jain, Deputy Governor RBI, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary and other officials. The Lt Governor shared the vision of the UT Government for extending the banking and financial services to the doorsteps of the people of […]
Srinagar acid attack case: Police files two charge sheets
Juvenile accused should be treated as adult: Police
Srinagar: Completing its investigation in three weeks, Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused, including a juvenile, in the acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said. Two of the accused, identified as Sajid Altaf Rather and Mohammad Saleem Kumar alias Tota, were produced before Chief […]
Chief Secretary chairs BoD meeting of JKTDC
Asks Corporation to move into operational profits within three months
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC). Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department, Administrative Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department, MD JKTDC, Director Tourism, Kashmir and Director Tourism, Jammu along with concerned officers of the department participated in the meeting. To optimally utilize […]
JK’s Silk, woolen products get major boost
JAMMU: Silk and Woolen products of Jammu and Kashmir, known for their unique quality with traditional blend which contribute significantly in UT’s economy, are again set to be promoted and marketed in a big way at National and International markets. The Jammu and Kashmir government, as part of its endeavor towards reviving the economy of […]
Snowfall in many parts of Kashmir
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was recorded in many parts of Kashmir on Tuesday even as Srinagar city was lashed by sleet due to western disturbances affecting the region, officials said here. Heavy snowfall was reported from Gulmarg resort in Baramulla district where over seven inches of fresh snow had accumulated, the MeT officials said. They said […]