Rains lashes JK, MeT predicts more downpour
Srinagar, June 26: Rains lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing respite from heat wave conditions, even as the weatherman on Monday forecast more precipitation in the next few days. “Generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate rain is expected in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours,” a meteorological department official here said. […]
Div Com inspects traffic, progress on National Highway maintenance in Ramban
RAMBAN, JUNE 25: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today visited district Ramban to review the arrangements being put in place for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023 and to inspect progress on national highway four laning works. Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mussarat Islam, SSP Mohita Sharma, SSP Traffic National Highway, Rohit Baksotra, ADC Harbans Sharma, PD NHAI Parshotam […]
Teenager stabbed in Villgam Kupwara
Kupwara, Jun 25: A 16-year-old boy was injured after being stabbed by another boy in Villgam area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, official sources said. They said that an altercation broke out between two boys while taking bath in Nallah Kehmil in Villgam this afternoon. During the exchange of harsher words, a boy identified as […]
Lt Governor attends ‘Pedal for Peace’ Award Ceremony at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinah today attended the Award Ceremony of ‘Pedal for Peace’ Cycle Race -2023 organized by Jammu Kashmir Police. The Lt Governor felicitated the winners and congratulated them for showcasing great enthusiasm, commitment and passion. This year, 2557 Cyclists in 8 categories participated in ‘Pedal for Peace’. “Enthusiasm and commitment […]
Missing Reasi resident found beaten to death by son, others
Jammu, Jun 25 (PTI) A 19-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly being involved in the killing of his father who was reported missing in March, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Three people, including the victim’s son, have been arrested in connection with the murder, Reasi Senior Superintendent of Police Amit Gupta said. According […]
Dark days of Emergency remain unforgettable period in our history: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to all those courageous people who resisted the Emergency, and said those “dark days” remain an unforgettable period in our history, totally opposite to the values India’s Constitution celebrates. Emergency was imposed on this day in 1975 by the then Congress government […]
Overnight showers bring some respite from heat wave conditions, MeT predicts more downpour
Srinagar, June 25: Overnight rains brought some respite from hot and humid weather conditions as night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar received 1.2mm of rain, Qazigund traces, Pahalgam 1.1mm, Kupwara 0.2mm, Banihal 1.4mm, Batote 8.6mm, Katra 2.2.mm […]
Sister dies while saving drowning brother
Srinagar, Jun 25: In a tragic event, a sister drowned while attempting to rescue his brother in Sumbal area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that a boy identified as Nazakat Ali (21) drowned while taking bath in a river in Shadipora of Sumbal area this morning. As the news spread, many onlookers and […]
Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). “The Southwest Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai and […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,670
New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) India has logged 80 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have climbed to 1,670 from 1,653, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,903, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,93,952).