Footbridges, roads damaged as cloudbursts trigger flash floods in Bandipora villages
Srinagar, Aug 15: Several footbridges, link roads were damaged and water entered several houses after cloudbursts triggered flash floods in the upper reaches of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that a cloudburst hit Arin and Dardpora villages today morning, damaging several footbridges as well as retaining walls and crops […]
PM Modi calls for ‘secular civil code’, ‘one nation one election’ in 11th I-Day address
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made an unequivocal pitch for a uniform civil code in the country, asserting that a “secular civil code” in place of the existing “communal” one is the need of the hour. In his 11th straight address to the nation, his third term’s first, from the […]
Independence Day: Will never allow neighbouring country’s ‘terror designs’ to succeed in JK: Lt Guv Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the UT administration and the security forces will never allow the neighbouring country to revive terrorism in J&K and the people of Jammu must help forces to wipe out terrorism from the region. Addressing the 78th Independence Day gathering at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, the […]
Bandipora-Gurez closed for traffic due to heavy rain
Srinagar, Aug 15: The Bandipora-Gurez road was closed on Thursday for all sorts of traffic amid heavy rain in the area, officials said here. An official said that the road has been closed due to heavy rainfall for safety reasons. The administration advised the people to avoid travel to and from the area until further […]
Independence Day 2024: Lt Guv Manoj Sinha inaugurates Balidan Stambh in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 15: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha Thursday inaugurated the Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, on the eve of 78th Independence Day. According to details the Balidan Stambh has been built at a cost of Rs 4.8 crore. LG Sinha was accompanied by other senior officials. They […]
Man dies, another injured as cloudburst hits Kulgam village
Srinagar, Aug 15: A man died after a cloudburst hit Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, official sais. An official said that the cloudburst hit Banward area in DH Pora and soon after a rescue operation was launched. “One person died in the incident, while another suffered injuries. Police and civil […]
PM Modi highlights inclusive policies and social progress in Independence Day address
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the country’s commitment to inclusivity and social progress, emphasising several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the dignity and rights of marginalised communities. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi spoke about the country’s efforts to improve […]
There is a need to transform agriculture sector: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector and said the government is making comprehensive efforts to make the lives of farmers better. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he also expressed concerns on deterioration […]
Two labourers killed in sand slide in Bijbehera south Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 14: Two labourers died after they came under a huge sand slide in Gadhanchipora area of Bijbehera in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that a group of people came under the sand slide in Gadhanjipora during extraction of sand. He said soon after a rescue operation was launched […]
Patnitop Encounter: Terrorist killed, 1 AK-47 Rifle recovered as operation continues
Jammu, Aug 14: An unidentified terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter at Akar Forests Of Patnitop in Doda district on Wednesday. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, White Knight Corps of army wrote, ” One #terrorist has been neutralised in the ongoing operation. One AK 47 has been recovered in addition to the […]
