CM Abdullah takes stock of flood-affected areas in Kashmir’s Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Sep 6 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the flood-affected areas of Anantnag district on Saturday to assess the situation following heavy rainfall, officials said. Accompanying him were cabinet colleagues, advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, several legislators, and officers from the police and civil administration, including Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, Syed Farukhudin. The chief minister […]
Four held as wildlife deptt strike heavy on poachers in Shallabugh wetland
Srinagar, Sep 6: The Wildlife Department on Friday evening arrested four persons in the Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, who had ventured into the area with the purpose of hunting water birds. According to a statement issued here, the operation took place around 6:30 PM on September 5, when a patrolling party of the Shallabugh Range, […]
Jhelum water level rises in Uri, authorities issue flood advisory
Baramulla, Sep 6: Authorities in Baramulla’s Uri on Saturday issued an urgent public advisory after a significant rise in the water level of the Jhelum river, urging people to remain cautious. The river, officials said is currently flowing at around 630 Cumecs and is expected to swell further in the coming hours, posing a threat […]
Our priority is to bridge urban-rural developmental gap: Ladakh LG
LEH, Sep 6 (PTI): Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta has said his administration’s priority is to bridge the developmental gap between urban centres and distant hamlets in the region. The administration is fully committed to equitable development, ensuring that the benefits of growth, welfare schemes and infrastructure projects reach every section of society, particularly the […]
Search operation launched after suspected Pak drone movement in Samba
Jammu, Sep 6 (PTI) A search operation was launched after a suspected Pakistani drone was spotted hovering over vital installations in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The drone was noticed at an altitude of over 700 metres moving from west to east over a military garrison in the Bari Brahmana […]
Fully reciprocate Trump’s positive assessment of ties: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he deeply appreciates President Donald Trump’s positive assessment of India-US relations. Modi’s comments in a social media post came hours after Trump, amid current tensions between Washington and Delhi over tariffs and purchases of Russian oil, said the US and India have a […]
Celebrating Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW): Thousands attend night long prayers at Hazratbal
Srinagar, Sep 6: The Hazratbal shrine shone with faith and fervor, as thousands of devotees from across Kashmir gathered to offer special prayers on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the revered birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The shrine lawns and courtyards were packed with worshippers who began pouring in since evening. As the night […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to review flood situation n Kashmir Valley
SRINAGAR, Sep 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood situation in the Kashmir valley with a focus on rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Minister for Jal Shakti Javed […]
11 families shifted from Bandipora village as water level rises in Wular Lake
Srinagar, Sep 5: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district evacuated at least 11 families from Kulhama village during late evening hours on Thursday after rising water level in Wular Lake posed a threat to their safety. An official said the gauge at Wular touched 1576.00 metres against the danger mark of 1578.00 metres around 11:00, […]
Cardiovascular diseases cause one-third of all deaths in India: Report
NEW DELHI, Sep 5 (PTI): Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in India, causing nearly 31 per cent of deaths, according to the latest data presented by the Sample Registration Survey under the Registrar General of India. The Report on Causes of Death: 2021-2023, issued on Wednesday, said non-communicable diseases are the leading […]