MeT forecasts more rains, thundershower in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 6: The weatherman here on Thursday forecast rain and thundershower at most places in Jammu and Kashmir during few days. Also, rainfall at scattered places during last 24 hours led to drop mercury during night across J&K and barring Pahalgam and Kupwara, all places recorded below normal temperature. A meteorological department official here […]
Govt asks states, UTs to review availability of heat stroke rooms at health facilities
NEW DELHI, June 6 (PTI): With many parts of the country in the grip of a heatwave, the Centre has asked states and Union territories to conduct follow-up reviews to ensure dedicated heat stroke rooms at all health facilities besides implementing critical fire and electrical safety measures. Dr Atul Goel, Directorate General of Health Services […]
JKBOSE likely to announce 12th standard results
Srinagar, June 06 : The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) is likely to announce the results of annual regular exams of 12th standard on Friday morning. Top officials of the Board said that it was trying to announce the results of 12th standard by today evening, but will now be likely announced […]
Blasphemous post: Won’t allow anyone to hurt religious sentiments of any community, says IGP
Srinagar, Jun 06: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi Thursday said that police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community. The IGP […]
LS polls 2024: Candidates from 41 parties get elected this time, up from 36 in 2019
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The 2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed an increase in political parties’ participation, with candidates from 41 parties being elected, compared to 36 in the 2019 general election. According to an analysis by the think-tank PRS, national parties secured 346 seats, accounting for 64 per cent of the total, while the […]
Dead body of Bandipora youth recovered from River Jhelum
Srinagar, June 06 : The body of a Bandipora youth, who jumped into the River Jhelum at Chattabal on June 01, has been recovered, officials said. An official said that the body of the youth, identified as Mohammad Iqbal Dar, son of Satar, a resident of Sadnara Hajin Bandipora, was found at Sangam. He had […]
Magisterial probe ordered into youth’s death in police custody in Pulwama
Srinagar, June 6 (PTI) Authorities ordered a magisterial probe into the death of a youth in police custody earlier this week in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The magisterial probe was ordered under Section 176 CrPC following the death of Imtiyaz Ahmad Pala in police custody on Monday night, the officials said. […]
Northern Army commander reviews operational preparedness of Delta Force in Ramban
Jammu, Jun 6 (PTI) Ahead of the Amarnath yatra, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar on Thursday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The 52-day-long Amarnath yatra is beginning from June 29. The Army commander along with General officer Commanding White Knight Corps conducted an operational review of […]
FIR lodged against minibus driver for overloading in Jammu
JAMMU, JUNE 05: Acting tough against overloading of vehicles, Traffic Police City Jammu today lodged a FIR No.96/2024 U/S 279/336 IPC at WS Akhnoor against the driver of the Mini Bus bearing Regd. No. JK02Q5997, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Traffic Police has taken cognizance on receiving information wherein a Mini Bus was grossly overloaded […]
Lt Governor addresses conference on ‘Our Land, Our Future’ at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a conference “Our Land, Our Future” on World Environment Day, at Sazgaripora, Srinagar. The event was organized by Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO). In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the need for land restoration to reverse the challenges of land degradation, drought and desertification. ‘Environment […]
