India, China discuss next steps in ties following disengagement process in eastern Ladakh

NEW DELHI/RIO DE JANEIRO (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi deliberated on the next steps in India-China ties, in the first high-level engagement weeks after militaries of the two sides disengaged from friction points of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar and Wang held delegation-level talks on the […]
KPDCL hits 1 MW solar capacity

SRINAGAR, NOV 19: In a significant milestone for renewable energy adoption in Kashmir Division, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has successfully achieved 1 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This achievement, coupled with disbursement of ₹1.00 Cr in Central subsidy to 110 domestic beneficiaries, marks a major […]
Lone slams Omar government over ‘steep hike’ in power bill

SRINAGAR, Nov 19 (PTI): Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday hit out at the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir over the “steep hike in electricity bills”. Claiming that the electricity bills were higher by nearly 50 per cent, Lone, who is MLA from Handwara, criticised the ruling party for creating an […]
Authorities ban driving of vehicles by minor students in Kashmir, DSEK asks institutions not to permit entry of students with vehicles

Srinagar, Nov 19: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir Tuesday banned driving of vehicles by minor students and asked the institutions to not allow them enter premises’ while driving any motor vehicle, including two-wheelers or four-wheelers The directorate, in a circular said that the parents of those students should be informed accordingly. “This a matter […]
Man dies after hit by truck in south Kashmir’s Anantnag

Srinagar, Nov 19: A 45-year-old man was killed after being hit by a tipper at Omoh Verninag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. Officials said that the man was hit by a tipper early morning near Omoh Verinag resulting his on spot death. The driver of the vehicle fled from the spot […]
Shrouded in thick smog, Delhi gasps for air

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the ‘severe plus’ category. Calm winds and dropping temperatures made the dispersion of pollutants difficult. Cold air traps dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring areas of […]
Minister commends Govt Dental College Srinagar for exceptional healthcare services

SRINAGAR, NOV 18: Minister of Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakina Masood, commended the Government Dental College, Srinagar for providing best healthcare services to the public. Speaking as the chief guest at Kashdent-2024 ‘a student academic and cultural extravaganza’, the Minister acknowledged the outstanding work of doctors, paramedics, technical and other staff […]
Smart Meter fiddling easily detectable, generates alert: KPDCL

SRINAGAR, NOV 18: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today issued a stern advisory to its consumers to remain vigilant against certain gangs operating in Srinagar city and outskirts, which are offering their ‘services’ to tamper smart meters by quoting a price. KPDCL’s Central Inspection Squad has recently caught several consumers with tampered smart meters […]
Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without court’s nod: SC to Delhi Govt

NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it will not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there […]
LeT terrorist, terror associate held

Srinagar, Nov 18 (PTI) Security forces have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and a terrorist associate in two separate operations in Pulwama and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. “Police along with security forces arrested a terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from […]