198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail
Karachi, May 13 (PTI) Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. The fishermen were released from the Malir Jail in Karachi on Thursday evening. Malir Jail superintendent […]
Congress ahead of BJP in initial counting trends for K’taka Assembly polls
Bengaluru, May 13 (PTI) Opposition Congress in Karnataka forged ahead of its rival, the ruling BJP, according to the initial trends of counting of votes polled for the May 10 Assembly elections. The Mallikarjun Kharge-led party was leading in 82 seats and the BJP in 66. The JD(S), led by former Prime Minister H D […]
Night temp rises in JK as MeT forecasts more rains
Srinagar, May 13: Amid forecast for rain and thunderstorm, night temperature recorded increase across Jammu and Kashmir but hovered below normal at several on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that rain, thunderstorm and lightning was expected at a few places of Kashmir and Jammu region during the next 24 hours. He said from […]
Mughal Road opens for one way traffic
Srinagar, May 12: The historic Mughal Road was on Friday thrown open for one way traffic from Bufflaz to Peer Ki Gali. As per an order, District Magistrate ordered one way traffic on Mughal Road from May 12. “In view of clearance of Snow accumulation and landslides from 19 KM (Dogrian) to KM 43 Peer […]
New Football clubs to be registered, developed on professional lines
SRINAGAR, MAY 12: With improvement in weather conditions, outdoor sports activities started across Kashmir division here, today. In this connection, a one day Badminton event on similar lines was today conducted at Jehlum Indoor Stadium, Janbazpora Baramulla. In addition to the G-20 awareness campaign, the events also highlighted the benefits of healthier, fitter and vibrant […]
Pakistan situation will not impact JK: BJP
Srinagar, May 12 (PTI) The situation in Pakistan will not have any impact on Jammu and Kashmir, the J-K BJP said on Friday after some regional political parties expressed concern about the state of the affairs in the neighbouring nation and its ramifications. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have expressed […]
SC directs Centre, states to ensure constitution of sexual harassment committees
New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the state governments to undertake a time bound exercise to verify whether sexual harassment committees have been constituted in all ministries and the departments. The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual […]
2,500 mobile toilets to be set up for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, May 12 (PTI) Over 2,500 mobile toilets will be set up for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, with most on the two routes to reach the cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres in the Himalayas, officials said. Scheduled to begin on July 1, the 62-day-long yatra this year could […]
Power shutdown announced for various parts
SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Station Badamibagh, Sonwar, Panthachowk, Tanganar WWS, Govt Press, Lasjan and DPS shall remain affected due to facilitate Branch Cutting of trees laying in the vicinity of 33 Kv Pampore- Badamibagh line on May 16 and 20 from 9 am to 3 […]
Srinagar-Leh highway opened for traffic after 4 days of closure
Srinagar, May 12: The Srinagar-Leh highway, which was blocked due to multiple avalanches at Zojilla Pass, has been restored for traffic after four days on Friday. An official said the highway was blocked after multiple avalanches that occurred on May 08 He said that now traffic has been restored, after four days, and people are […]