New timing announced for schools within Srinagar municipality limits
Srinagar, May 31: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Wednesday ordered change in the school timing within the municipality limits of Srinagar from June-01. “Consequent upon the approval conveyed by the Administrative Department, all government and private recognized schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar city shall observe school timings from 9:00 AM […]
China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
Beijing, May 31(AP) China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures. The statement issued after a meeting Tuesday chaired by party leader and President Xi Jinping underscores the tension between the government’s determination to seize global leadership in cutting-edge technology and […]
JK highway, Mughal road shut due to landslides, mudslides
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) The Jammu-Srinagar national highway and Mughal road were shut for traffic on Wednesday following landslides and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Over 200 vehicles have been stranded at various stretches of the highway, they said. The 270-km highway, the only […]
Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a “strategic” mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station […]
Stabbing case solved, jilted teenage boy killed Batamaloo man: Police
Srinagar, May 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a teenage boy accused of having stabbed to death a man after being rebuked by the latter over ‘romantic relationship’ with his daughter. The incident reportedly took place at Batamaloo Srinagar on Tuesday evening. The victim, a 45-year-old, identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat (45), son of […]
DDC member booked after man accuses him of assault, harassment
Srinagar, May 31: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday said it has booked a DDC member for wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt after a man accused him of assault and harassment in Srinagar. Srinagar police said that the DDC member Aijaz Hussain Rather has been booked under section 323 and 341 IPC. Police said […]
Rains continue as MeT forecasts more downpour till Friday
Srinagar, May 31: Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir and barring Pahalgam and Kupwara, night temperature recorded below normal on Wednesday. The meteorological department here has also forecast widespread intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning with possibility of hailstorm and gusty winds at few places till Friday. A meteorological department official here […]
Arms, narcotic smuggling bid foiled along LoC in Poonch; three arrested
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) The Army on Wednesday foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and narcotics by arresting three people after an exchange of fire near the border fence along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. An Army jawan and one of the arrested accused were injured […]
45-yr-old man stabbed to death in Batamaloo, Sgr
Srinagar, May 30: A 45-year-old man was stabbed to death on Tuesday in Batamaloo area of Srinagar, officials sources said. Official sources said that a man identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat (45), son of Ghlam Rasool Bhat of Mominabad Batamaloo was stabbed to death by unknown person near Dar Iron Traders at by- pass Batamaloo. […]
‘Life Saving Jackets’ made mandatory for Shikaras in Dal, Nigeen Lakes, other water bodies
Srinagar, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has made ‘life saving jackets’ mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other water bodies of the region. Government in an order issued here today said “In order to ensure the safety of tourists taking Shikara rides in Dal and Nageen Lakes and other […]