ECI revises schedule of JK’s voter revision, exercise to culminate on May 27
Srinagar, Apr 20: The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule of special summary revision of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir. The poll-body, in a letter sent to Jammu & Kashmir chief electoral officer, has approved the proposal sent by him for modifying the schedule of voter revision. The exercise, which otherwise would […]
Landslide in Rezan, blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg road
Ganderbal, Apr 20: A landslide has occurred in the Rezan area of Gund in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Thursday, officials said. They said that a landslide has occurred in the Rezan area on Srinagar-Sonamarg road, fortunately no loss of life, property has been reported so far. The District administration Ganderbal along with police and […]
90 percent of India, entire Delhi in ‘danger zone’ of heatwave impacts: Study
New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) Heatwaves in India are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, with over 90 percent of the country in the “extremely cautious” or “danger zone” of their impacts, according to a new study. The study, conducted by Ramit Debnath and colleagues at the University of Cambridge, also revealed […]
JK reports 56 fresh Covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir reported 56 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said that 19 cases were reported from Jammu division and 37 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 481064. Among the cases, 174695 are […]
Lt Governor addresses Y20 Consultation meet at Jammu University
JAMMU, APR 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Y20 Consultation meet on the theme “Peace building and reconciliation: Ushering in an era of no war” at University of Jammu, today. The Lt Governor, while highlighting the important role of the young generation in peace-building, urged the youth to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi […]
Avalanche warning issued to six districts in JK
Srinagar, Apr 19: The authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions. According to a communiqué Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and […]
Rajnath asks Army to maintain strong vigil along LAC as situation remains ‘tense’
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained “tense” in view of deployment of PLA troops. In his address at the Army Commanders’ Conference, Singh, without making specific […]
Junk food behind fatty liver epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar, Apr 19: On World Liver Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday expressed pressing concern over surge in fatty liver disease which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir valley. “Junk food is causing spike in fatty liver cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said junk food […]
Man dies, another injured in mysterious blast in Kishtwar village
Kishtwar, Apr 19: A man died while another one was injured after a mysterious blast took place in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district on Wednesday. A senior police official said that a mysterious blast took place in Symbol locality of Chatroo village today. He said initial reports suggest that the blast took place in the […]
India surpasses China to become world’s most populous nation, shows UN data
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, UN data showed. China has a population of 142.57 crore, according to the UN world population dashboard.