11 families shifted from Bandipora village as water level rises in Wular Lake
Srinagar, Sep 5: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district evacuated at least 11 families from Kulhama village during late evening hours on Thursday after rising water level in Wular Lake posed a threat to their safety. An official said the gauge at Wular touched 1576.00 metres against the danger mark of 1578.00 metres around 11:00, […]
Cardiovascular diseases cause one-third of all deaths in India: Report
NEW DELHI, Sep 5 (PTI): Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in India, causing nearly 31 per cent of deaths, according to the latest data presented by the Sample Registration Survey under the Registrar General of India. The Report on Causes of Death: 2021-2023, issued on Wednesday, said non-communicable diseases are the leading […]
Jhelum flows below danger mark at Sangam, Ram Munshi Bagh
Srinagar, Sep 5: The Jhelum River finally exhibited signs of stabilization on Friday, with water levels at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh falling below danger levels, however, the level at Pampore continued to remain above the danger mark. An official said that people should continue to remain cautious as water levels in the valley continue […]
Jammu floods: 283 houses damaged, 950 people evacuated in Ramban district
Jammu, Sep 5 (PTI) A total of 283 houses were damaged and 950 people evacuated following heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. The district suffered damage to 84 roads, 98 water supply schemes and 71 power feeders due to continuous rains, they added. “Due to incessant rainfall, […]
Jhelum water enters Sgr outskirts, 9500 people evacuated
Water level recedes at Sangam after 28 hours, flows above danger mark at Pampore, RM Bagh Srinagar: Many areas were submerged in Srinagar outskirts on Thursday after the water from river Jhelum entered the residential areas in Taigan and Shalina localities, prompting the authorities to launch a massive rescue operation. The administration has evacuated […]
Recalling ‘flood horror’: ‘We Ran for Our Lives, say People living close to Pampore
Sudden bund breach at 2:30 am leaves families fleeing in chaos, residents say only unity saved lives By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Sleepless terror gripped Pampore’s Shalina, Teingan and Zinpora localities when, at around 2:30 am, the Jhelum river broke through a bund and surged into homes, forcing people to flee barefoot into the darkness. […]
GST Bonanza
After a long wait the GST reforms have been set in motion and right from the announcement the common man felt a sigh of relief as his daily use items will see a decline in costs. The common use items from bread (roti) and paratha to hair oil, ice creams and TVs will cost less, […]