Those aged above 17 but not yet 18 can now register in advance to become voters: EC
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) In an effort to ensure greater participation of youth in polls, the Election Commission has decided that those above 17 years of age can now apply in advance to register as voters once they turn 18. Till recently, people turning 18 on or before January 1 of a particular year […]
1,602 pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu
Jammu, July 28 (PTI) The 28th batch of 1,602 pilgrims on Thursday left from Jammu for 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. They left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 55 vehicles amid heavy security of CRPF this morning, the officials said. First to leave were […]
Army rescues 4 persons trapped in flash floods in Poonch
Jammu, July 28 (PTI) Four persons were trapped in flash floods in Poonch district, prompting the Army to launch a rescue operation, Jammu-based PRO defence said on Thursday. Four persons were trapped in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Poonch river last night and information reached the army unit in Jhulas, he said. The […]
Govt devises criteria for making health care institutions junk free
Srinagar, Jul 28: Jammu and Kashmir Government has devised a criteria for making the health care institutions as junk free and all heads of department of health and medical education department have been directed to implement the criteria immediately. As per a circular, issued by Manoj Kumar Dwivedi Principal Secretary to the government Health and […]
BJP accuses Congress of ‘demeaning’ President Murmu
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of “demeaning” President Droupadi Murmu and demanded its apology after its leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called her “rashtrapatni”. Union minister Smriti Irani said Chowdhury used the term knowing well that it demeans Murmu and her office and is against India’s values. The Congress should […]
Rains continue in JK, MeT cautions people against flash floods, landslides
Srinagar, July 28: As rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the weatherman on Thursday cautioned people against flash floods, mudslides and landslides at vulnerable places. The weatherman also forecast more light to moderate rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. “Advisory: Rainfall on upper reaches may lead to flash […]
India logs 44 new Covid fatalities, 20557 fresh cases
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) India added 20,557 new coronavirus infections pushing the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,39,59,321, while the active cases increased to 1,46,323, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll climbed to 5,26,211 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active […]
Alert sounded as water level rises in Chenab river
Jammu, Jul 28: Authorities have sounded an alert asking people to remain cautious after rise in water level in Chenab river following nightlong rainfall. An official said that water level of Chenab, recorded at 09:15 AM, was at the danger mark level. He said that due to nightlong rainfall in the Jammu province, all the […]
Major highways closed, Amarnath yatra suspended due to rains
Srinagar, Jul 28: The Jammu-Srinagar, Srinagar-Leh highway were closed on Thursday after heavy rains triggered landslides at various places along the route. The inclement weather conditions also lead to the suspension of ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Due to heavy rains on Wednesday night, massive landslides blocked the national highway in Ramban district of Jammu region, a […]
JK reports 692 fresh covid-19 cases, two fatalities
Srinagar, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir reported 692 covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours while two persons succumbed to the virus, officials said on Wednesday. 261 cases were reported from Jammu division and 431 from Kashmir division, taking the overall tally to 46194, they said. Among the total cases, 17050 are from Jammu division […]