JK loses 30% of glaciers in 6 decades, last year saw record melting: Experts

Srinagar: As the carbon emission continues to increase, the melting of glaciers has hastened in Jammu & Kashmir as experts assert that the Union Territory has lost nearly “30 per cent of glaciers in the past 60 years and warned that 70 per cent of them will recede by the end of this century if […]

Annual Urs of Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani (RA) observed

Thousands converge at Chrar-e-Sharief shrine

Srinagar: The annual Urs of Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam, was observed at Chrar-e-Sharief in Budgam district on Friday with religious fervour. Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani popularly referred as Nund Reshi (RA) is highly revered by both Muslims and Hindus. Thousands of devotees from across the valley thronged Chrar-e-Sharief shrine where special prayers, […]

JK reports around 3,000 dengue cases, three deaths this year so far

Effective measures undertaken to control the disease: Official

Srinagar: The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed an alarming increase in dengue cases this year, with approximately 3,000 cases and three deaths reported so far. State Surveillance Officer, Dr Harjeet Rai said that three deaths were reported due to the mosquito-borne disease. Dr Rai advised the public to take “preemptive” measures in […]

Leaders, delegations call on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Priya Sethi, former Minister called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Friday and discussed the conservation of spiritual and cultural heritage of Jammu region. Devender Singh Rana, former Legislator and senior BJP leader also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of various issues of public importance. A delegation of […]