Earth’s warmest August saw 65 countries set record high temperatures: Report
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Thirteen per cent of the Earth’s surface, spanning 65 countries, experienced record high temperatures in August, while the rest of the world braved significantly higher temperatures compared to the 1951-1980 average, according to a new analysis conducted by an independent US-based non-profit organisation. Berkeley Earth, which focuses on environmental data […]
PM Modi lauds engineers for contribution to country’s progress
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted engineers, saying their innovative minds and tireless dedication have been the backbone of our nation’s progress. His tributes to them came on Engineer’s Day, which is held to commemorate pioneering engineer and administrator M Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary. He was born in […]
Ladakh LG assures transparency in Kargil council polls
Jammu, Sep 15 (PTI) Assuring the people of Kargil a free and fair hill council election next month, Ladakh Lt Governor Brigadier (Retd) B D Mishra has defended his adminstration’s protracted but unsuccessful battle in the courts against the granting of the ‘plough’ symbol to the National Conference. He rejected as “totally wrong” allegations […]
Hot and dry weather to continue in J&K: MeT
Srinagar, Sep 15: The weatherman on Friday forecast “hot and dry” weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir for a week ahead. According to a meteorological department official, light to moderate rain and thunderstorm occurred at scattered places of J&K . “Except brief spell of morning rain, weather is very likely to remain hot and […]
Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway closed for traffic after rain washes away culvert
Rajouri, Sep 15: Traffic on Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch national highway has been suspended after a temporary culvert got washed away due to heavy rainfall since last night. An official said that the traffic has been diverted to other link roads. He said that due to the construction of a bridge on highway at Rajal Top in Nowshera, […]
Two persons apprehended along with arms, ammunition in Uri: Army
Srinagar, Sep: Army on Friday said that it along with police arrested two individuals along with arms and ammunition in Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Taking on to the social media blogging site X, army’s Chinar Corp wrote, ” Based on intelligence inputs an MVCP was established on 14 Sep 2023 by Indian […]
Govt not planning to levy any tax on diesel vehicles: Gadkari
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Seeking to clarify his remarks on taxation of diesel vehicles, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that he wanted to convey to automobile manufacturers to take steps to reduce pollution, and also added that there is no proposal to levy tax on such vehicles. Earlier this week, the road, […]
Govt simplifies ‘transfer of vehicle ownership’ through e-Sign
SRINAGAR, SEP 14: Transport Department of J&K, in its drive to increase ease of doing business with the Government and eliminating opportunities for corrupt behaviour, launched a new online module for Transfer of Vehicle ownership in Jammu and Kashmir. The new module would enable both the buyer and the seller to have the option of […]
CBSE cautions students, parents against paid sample paper fraud
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it clear that it has not collaborated with any private publisher for access to its sample papers for class 10 and 12, and has advised students to not be misled by such claims. The clarification by the board came amid reports […]
Youth killed, another injured in Srinagar road mishap
Srinagar, Sep 14: A youth was killed, while another was critically injured in a road accident near SKICC on Boulevard road in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that two youth identified as Moazum Ahmad Bhat and Mashkoor Ahmad Bhat of Gulab Bagh Srinagar were critically injured in the accident. He said that […]