Lt Guv releases book at Rajbhawan
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday released a book titled “Shiva Tatva Amarnath”, published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the authors Mahant Rohit Shastri, Rohit Jandiyal and all the members of the Trust for offering a unique presentation of faith, devotion to Lord Amarnath, and Vedic traditions, through […]
Police Establishes Helpline for victims of terrorism in parts of Valley
Srinagar: In a significant initiative aimed at providing timely support and assistance to the families affected by terrorism, Police have established dedicated Grievance Cells/Helplines in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla and Sopore. This initiative is intended to facilitate the registration and resolution of grievances of terrorism affected families across the district, a police spokesman said Wednesday. In […]
Police solves theft case in Shopian, two held
Srinagar: Police in Shopian successfully solved a livestock theft case within hours of its occurrence and arrested two accused individuals involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police received a written application from Muhammad Sultan Teli son of Ghulam Qadir Teli resident of Batpora, Shopian, stating therein that during the […]
Committee on Estimates convenes meeting in Srinagar
Reviews functioning, fund utilization of PWD SRINAGAR: The House Committee on Estimates Wednesday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning and fund utilization of the Public Works Department (PWD). The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairperson, Shamim Firdous and attended by members Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din […]
Lt Guv pays obeisance at Daati Maa Dev Sthan in Changiya, Arnia
Reiterates GoI’s commitment to inclusive development of the border areas JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday visited the border village of Changiya in Arnia Jammu and paid obeisance at Daati Maa Dev Sthan of Mahajan Phagetra Biradari. The Lieutenant Governor prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT. I also […]
DGP reviews yatra security at Nayvug tunnel in Qazigund
Qazigund: Director General of Police, Jammu and Kahsmir, Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday visited the Nayoga Tunnel in Qazigund and interacted with police officers deployed for the Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters during his visit, the DGP said that all officers are on the ground ensuring peaceful conduct of the Yatra. Amid a multi-tier security cover, […]
‘Urban Heat’ grips Srinagar: City Records Hottest June Since 1978

Experts link rising temperatures to Urbanisation, Changing climate patterns By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The summer of 2025 has scorched Srinagar, with the city recording its hottest June in 47 years, raising fresh concerns about the impact of urbanisation and climate change on the Kashmir Valley’s summer capital. According to independent weatherman Faizan Arif of […]
Coping with seasonal change

Summers are proving to be too hot in Jammu and Kashmir. The previous as well as the present summer is again reflecting on the fact that the seasonal change is here to stay. The summer of 2025 has proven to be hottest for Srinagar, with the city recording its warmest June in 47 years, raising […]