J&K has almost one billion tonnes of limestone reserves: Govt official
JAMMU, Nov 25 (PTI): The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has estimated that Jammu and Kashmir holds nearly one billion tonnes of limestone reserves, a senior central government official has said. Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Mines Sanjay Lohiya noted that the Union Territory also has significant potential for other key minerals, which […]
Delhi airport sees flight cancellations, delays due to volcanic ash plumes impact
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) At least 7 international flights were cancelled and more than 10 overseas flights delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as ash plumes from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia impacted airlines’ operations. Air India has cancelled 13 flights since Monday. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the Hayli Gubbi […]
Cold wave grips Kashmir valley as night temperature slides further
Srinagar, Nov 25 (PTI) The cold wave in Kashmir intensified as the minimum temperature across the valley stayed several degrees below the freezing point, officials said here on Tuesday. Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was the second coldest night of this winter season, MET officials said. The city on […]
Police probe ‘tax evasion’ by two educational institutes in Baramulla
SRINAGAR, Nov 25 (PTI): Police have initiated a probe into the alleged tax evasion and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) irregularities by two educational institutions in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The authorities have also registered a case against another educational institution under the Unlawful activities Prevention Act (UAPA). “Baramulla […]
Crime Branch chargesheets four in Rs 1.66 Cr property scam
Srinagar, Nov 25: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in a fraud case involving a fake property transaction worth rupees 1.66 crore. As per a statement issued here, the accused have been identified […]
Fire destroys ATM, parked vehicle in Badamwari, Rainawari in old city
Srinagar, Nov 25: A fire incident was reported in Badamwari area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Tuesday morning after a J&K Bank ATM kiosk went up in flames. Reports said that upon noticing the flames, locals immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency Services, following which fire fighters reached the spot. In the rescue operation assisted […]
Need regulations on fee fixation
Fee fixation in schools has been quite a daunting task for the authorities here as many private schools have been increasing the fee without taking the major stakeholders-that is the parents on board. Though the issue of fee and other charges fixation by private schools remains always in discussions, but as of now the school […]
Money laundering case: ED attaches property worth Rs 1 Cr in Jammu
Srinagar: Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, a spokesman of the organisation said Monday. The spokesman said that the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, HP. He said that […]
J&K set to confer UT Artisan Awards in Handicrafts & Handloom sector
38 artisans to be honoured for keeping craft heritage alive, say officials SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is all set to confer the annual UT Artisan Awards for the year 2024 amongst the selected craft-persons, who have kept the famed handicrafts legacy alive in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who […]
Man hailing from Bihar dies in Sgr By-pass road mishap
Srinagar: A 45-year-old man from Bihar died after being hit by a vehicle at Nowgam Bypass near Peaks automobiles on Sunday late night, officials said. An official said that a man was injured in a road accident after being stuck by a vehicle near Peaks automobile’s Nowgam Srinagar. He said the man was soon shifted […]