MeT predicts dry, hot weather as night temperature remained above normal
Srinagar, May 28: Amid forecast for dry and hot weather, night temperature continued to hover above normal in J&K except Jammu city on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 15.4°C against 15.6°C on the previous night and it was 3.4°C above normal for the summer capital of JK […]
Three injured in mortar shell blast in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, May 28 (PTI): Three persons, including two women, were injured when a rusted mortar shell exploded in a field due to a fire in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The condition of two of the injured is stated to be serious, they said. The explosion occurred when some farmers […]
Mercury on record-breaking spree in J&K, Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C
Srinagar, May 27: The mercury in Jammu and Kashmir is on record-breaking spree as Qazigund, the gate town of the Valley recorded highest ever day temperature during the month of May while Pahalgam and Kokernag endured second warmest day in last 23 and 22 years respectively. A meteorological department official here said that maximum temperature […]
JK records highest voter turnout in 35 yrs; CEC indicates assembly polls to be held soon
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) The Election Commission on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a “massive” 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019. “This active participation is a huge positive for the assembly elections […]
JKIT department tightens noose on CSC’s for overcharging, cancels licenses
SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Tightening noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of Information Technology department have recommended cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted surprise check of various CSCs in […]
No family member of terrorists, stone pelters will get govt job in JK: Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Sending a tough message, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist nor close relatives of stone pelters will get government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah also said that the Narendra Modi government has not only targeted terrorists but also eliminated the terror […]
Minor dies after falling from second Storey of his home in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 27: A 7-year-old boy died after falling from the second Storey of his home in Srinagar’s Dal Gate on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the boy was seriously injured after he fell from the second Storey in Konkhan locality of Dalgate. He said that the boy was shifted to a […]
Cop injured after being assaulted in Shopian village, case filed
Srinagar, May 27: A policeman was injured after he was assaulted by some persons during execution of a court order in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a police team went to the house of one Manzoor Ahmad Khanday of Khurmpora village to execute a court warrant, however, they […]
PM Modi offers special congratulations to Anantnag-Rajouri voters on record turnout
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered “special congratulations” to voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday for a record turnout, saying it is a “vibrant testament to their democratic spirit”. The constituency, which went to the polls on May 25 in the sixth phase of […]
Fire engulfs forest belt in Rajouri
Rajouri/Poonch, May 27 (PTI) A massive blaze erupted in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. The fire broke out in the Bathuni forest belt late on Sunday, engulfing seven to eight acres and causing severe damage to trees and wildlife, they said. The Forest Protection Force launched an […]
