After brief respite, mercury drops below freezing point in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Dec 25 (PTI): Cold conditions returned to Kashmir after a brief respite, with minimum temperatures dropping several degrees to settle below the freezing point owing to clear night skies, officials said on Thursday. Earlier this week, the cold conditions eased in Kashmir due to overcast night skies after snowfall and rain. That changed on […]
PM Modi greets people on Christmas
New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on Christmas and hoped that the teachings of Jesus Christ continue to strengthen harmony in society. Christmas is being celebrated across the globe on Thursday. Christians celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. “Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with […]
Lieutenant Governor’s Greetings on the eve of Christmas
JAMMU, DEC 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I convey my warm greetings to the people. I hope that this occasion of festivity ushers in love and harmony […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extends Christmas greetings
JAMMU, DEC 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people celebrating Christmas in Jammu and Kashmir and across the world. Describing Christmas as a festival symbolising peace, love and compassion, the Chief Minister said that the teachings of Jesus Christ continue to inspire humanity to uphold the values of kindness, forgiveness […]
Govt approves 18 percent hike in public transport fares from Jan 26
Srinagar, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18 percent increase in public transport fares, with effect from January 1, 2026. The decision was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidhya. The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa, Acting […]
Cold conditions ease across Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) The cold conditions eased across Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose at most places and settled above the freezing point, officials said on Wednesday. Owing to the overcast night skies after the recent snowfall and rains, the cold conditions eased across Kashmir and the night temperature rose at most places, officials […]
Avalanche warning issued for five districts in JK
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Union territory, officials said. The low danger avalanche warning has been issued for Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban districts. The avalanche is likely […]
Army JCO killed in firing incident in Samba
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army died in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Tuesday night and is under investigation, they said, ruling out any terror angle behind the shooting. “A […]
Uninterrupted electricity supply benefitting 1.25 lakh households in Srinagar: CM Abdullah
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that 108 areas in Srinagar are now enjoying round-the-clock, uninterrupted electricity supply, benefitting about 1.25 lakh households. He congratulated the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for successfully bringing 83 more areas of Srinagar under 24-hour power supply. “Chief Minister today […]
HC dismisses Mehbooba’s PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to JK
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to prisons in J-K. A division bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in a 15-page order passed […]