J&K Govt launches project to promote sustainable agriculture with focus on organic farming
JAMMU, FEB 08: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a vital programme to support its farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the Union Territory. With a growing concern for health and an increasing demand for organic food, the government is investing in a project that will boost organic food production and increase economic returns […]
Five of family hailing from UP’s Bijnor found dead in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 8 (PTI) Five members of a family, including three children, hailing from Uttar Pradesh were found dead in their rented house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday, police said. Majid Ansari (35) and four of his family members were found unconscious in their rented accommodation at Kralpora in Kupwara district by […]
232 dog bite cases reported in Leh in 2023: CMO
Leh/Jammu, Feb 8 (PTI) The union territory Ladakh’s Leh district has reported over 230 dog bite cases so far this year, prompting authorities to call for an action plan, including a dog census to deal with the menace. As many as 232 cases of dog bites have been registered so far in 2023, Chief Medical […]
187 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) A total of 187 terrorists were killed and 111 counter-terror operations carried out in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Rai said 125 terrorists initiated incidents and 117 encounters took place in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022. […]
Below sub-zero temp in Kashmir, wet spell likely from tomorrow
Srinagar, Feb 8: The minimum temperature saw a fall at most places in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Qazigund too recording below sub-zero level on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against 2.7°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by […]
Dhangri attack: Police says terrorists hiding in Rajouri hills, announces Rs 10 lakh reward for info on them
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 8 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that terrorists involved in the Dhangri village attack are hiding in the upper reaches of Rajouri district and announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for anyone providing information about them. In an advisory issued on Tuesday night, police also warned of stern action […]
Vitamin D supplements linked with lower diabetes risk: Study
Boston, Feb 8 (PTI) Higher vitamin D intake may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes, a review of clinical trials has found. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin available in or added to some foods, as a supplement, or produced by the body when ultraviolet rays […]
Wreckage, rescue and hope in Turkiye’s earthquake epicenter
Nurdagi (Turkiye), Feb 8 (AP) Zeliha Hisir tried to speak, but could barely move after her hourslong rescue Tuesday near the epicentre of a powerful earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkiye and Syria. The 58-year-old woman’s eyes darted around in shock and relief as a rescue crew covered her in a bright pink and […]
Man dies in police custody, 2 cops suspended; family alleges torture
Kathua/Jammu, Feb 7 (PTI) A 38-year-old man allegedly died under mysterious circumstances in a police lockup in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday. The family of the deceased has alleged that he was tortured in the custody. According to officials, Sonu Kumar was arrested after police recovered 7 grams of heroin from […]
DDC member among 8 arrested for pelting stones during eviction drive in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 07: A District Development Council member among eight people have so far been arrested by Jammu and Kashmir police in connection with incident of stone pelting that took place on Saturday in Malik Market area of Jammu during anti encroachment drive. An official said that people pelted stones on team carrying out eviction […]