Traffic resumes in regulated manner on Jammu-Srinagar national highway
Jammu, Apr 5: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was regulated on Sunday after restoration work was taken up in the Banihal sector, officials said. They said clearance operations were underway at the Shalgari stretch, following which both sides of traffic are being managed through one tube. A senior police officer said vehicles were […]
Rains, Snow lead to dip in temperature across JK
Srinagar, Apr 5: Rain in the plains and fresh snowfall in higher reaches led to a drop in temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological Department said on Sunday. According to data released by the India Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 18.6°C, down from the previous day, while the minimum settled at […]
Search operation launched after suspicious movement in Samba
JAMMU, Apr 5 (PTI): Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation at a village in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of movement of three suspicious individuals, officials said. A resident of Bedh Khad in the Darui area reported spotting three unidentified persons with one carrying a heavy backpack, moving along a […]
Lolab man dies in Saudi Arabia, family seeks govt help to repatriate body
Srinagar, Apr 5: A young man from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district died in Saudi Arabia following cardiac arrest, prompting his family to seek government assistance for the repatriation of his body, officials and relatives said on Sunday. Bilal Manzoor, a resident of Sogam area in Lolab, passed away after brief illness while working in Saudi […]
BJP opposed to infiltrators, not against Muslims: Union Minister Gadkari
NEW DELHI, Apr 5 (PTI): Asserting that the BJP is opposed to infiltrators and is not against Muslims, senior party leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday exuded confidence in the party’s electoral prospects in Assam and West Bengal. Assembly polls in Assam are scheduled for April 9, while West Bengal will vote in […]
LG Sinha greets people on Easter, says resurrection embodies hope over despair
Srinagar, Apr 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Easter, highlighting the festival’s message of hope and renewal. In a post on X, the Lt Governor said the resurrection of Jesus Christ embodies the spirit of hope and the triumph of light over […]
CM Omar hails passage of Private Universities Bill; congratulates Sakeena Itoo, stakeholders
JAMMU, APR 4: Congratulating Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, and all stakeholders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the passage of J&K Private Universities Bill as a milestone moment for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. “The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping […]
Departure of Hajj Pilgrims: Div Com Kashmir reviews preparations
SRINAGAR, APR 4: In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg , today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the smooth departure of pilgrims. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners from across Jammu & Kashmir and Kargil, besides departments including Airport Authority, Emigration, Customs, Tourism, Public Works […]
India LPG flows continue as tanker crosses Hormuz, Iranian cargo reaches Mangalore
NEW DELHI, Apr 4 (PTI): An Indian LPG tanker carrying roughly half a day’s cooking gas supply has successfully crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel from Iran has reached the port of Mangalore, signalling continued fuel inflows despite regional disruptions. “LPG vessel Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, carrying […]
Two drainage projects undertaken to address water-logging in Sopore town: Govt
JAMMU, APR 4: The government has taken up two exclusive drainage projects in Sopore town to improve the drainage network and mitigate water-logging, particularly during heavy rainfall. This information was given by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, in reply to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Sopore, Irfan Rasool Kar, regarding […]