Srinagar-Jammu National Highway thrown open, vehicles allowed from both sides
Srinagar, Dec 29: After remaining closed for 2 days, 270-kilometre long Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was thrown open for vehicular traffic on Sunday. Officials of the Traffic Department said that passenger vehicles have been allowed to ply on the highway from both sides. They advised commuters to follow lane discipline, as overtaking could cause congestion. They […]
Death toll from plane crash at South Korean airport rises to 120
Seoul, Dec 29 (AP) South Korea’s national fire agency says 120 people have been confirmed dead after a plane caught fire after a failed landing at an airport in the country’s south. The fire engulfed the Jeju Air aircraft carrying 181 people when it skidded off the runway just after landing and exploded after crashing […]
Constitution stood every test of time: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Dec 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Constitution has stood every test of time, lauding it as “our guiding light”. Speaking in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi noted that the next Republic Day will mark the 75th anniversary of the implementation of the Constitution. “It is a […]
Snowfall: CM chairs meeting to review snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply
GANDERBAL, DEC 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a video conference meeting with all district across Jammu and Kashmir to review snow clearance operations and restoration of essential services following heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting held at the video conference hall in Ganderbal, was attended in person by Advisor to the CM […]
Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours
NEW DELHI, Dec 28 (PTI): The mortal remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat here on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh. The last rites were performed in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Vice […]
Snowfall disrupts Smart City Bus operations in Srinagar, outskirts
Srinagar, Dec 28: The recent snowfall has severely affected the operation of Smart City buses in Srinagar. According to the details the operation of Smart City buses in Srinagar city and its outskirts was affected, with all the buses remaining missing from roads, leaving people to suffer. Official from Srinagar Smart City Limited, said that […]
Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir; Flights, rail services suspended, Jammu-Srinagar highway closed
SRINAGAR, Dec 28 (PTI): Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Saturday as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, officials said. Moderate to heavy snowfall was recorded across Kashmir since Friday, including the season’s first […]
Omar Abdullah visits Ganderbal District Hospital to assess Healthcare facilities post snowfall
Ganderbal, Dec 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday visited the District Hospital Ganderbal to assess the healthcare facilities in place following the recent heavy snowfall that disrupted life across the Kashmir Valley. The visit aimed to evaluate how the hospital is managing patient care amid the harsh winter conditions. During his inspection, Abdullah interacted with […]
Female tourist killed as boulder hits bus on highway in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) A female tourist was killed after a boulder rolled down a hilltop and struck a mini bus on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred in the landslide-prone Mehar area, where a rock hit the window of the mini bus, causing […]
Train service suspended on Banihal-Baramulla track due to snowfall: Officials
Srinagar, Dec 28: Train services along the Banihal-Baramulla track have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snow accumulation and ongoing snowfall, officials said on Saturday. An official said that the suspension will remain in effect until at least 1:00 PM today a precautionary measure. “A WDM3 locomotive equipped with a snow cutter will be deployed […]
