PIA flight lands at Lahore airport with a missing wheel
LAHORE, Mar 14 (PTI): A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) domestic flight landed on the Lahore airport with one of its wheels missing, an official said on Friday. However, no untoward accident was reported due to the Thursday morning incident, the official said. One of the rear wheels of PIA flight PK-306, which left from Karachi […]
Rains lash most parts of Valley, MeT predicts improvement in weather from Sunday
Srinagar, Mar 14: The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir till March 16 and improvement thereafter, advising caution for travelers and farmers. Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing rainfall in plains and snowfall in higher reaches for the past one week, affecting normal life and road connectivity […]
Several injured in road mishap at Pampore
Srinagar, Mar 14: Several persons were injured in a road accident in Chandhara Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday afternoon. An official that an accident took place at Chandhara Pampore crossing on NHW-44 between a School van bearing registration number JK01-AF/9470 and Inova bearing registration number JK02DD/6767, resulting in injuries to several […]
India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ charges; calls it ‘epicentre’ of global terrorism
New Delhi, Mar 14 (PTI) India on Friday trashed Pakistan’s allegations of backing terrorism against that country following the Balochistan train attack and said Islamabad should look inwards before shifting the blame on others for its “failures”. India also said the whole world knows “where the epicentre of global terrorism lies”. On Thursday, Pakistan accused […]
Security tightened across Delhi for Holi, Friday prayers
New Delhi, Mar 14 (PTI) Delhi Police is on high alert and security measures have been beefed up in view of Holi celebrations that coincide with the second Friday prayers of Ramzan, an official said. Over 25,000 security personnel have been deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order, the official said on Friday. Patrolling […]
Finalization of JKAS departmental examination syllabus in final stages: CM
JAMMU, Mar 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that the finalization of the syllabus for the 2018-24 batches of J&K Administrative Services is in its final stages, and the examinations will be conducted soon thereafter. Responding to a supplementary question from Member Aijaz Ahmad Jan, the Chief Minister acknowledged the […]
Advisor to Chief Minister holds public outreach camp at Raabita office
SRINAGAR, MAR 13: As a sequel to government’s commitment towards ensuring public outreach and responsive governance, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today held an extensive public outreach programme at Chief Minister’s Public Service and Outreach Office (Raabita) in Srinagar. Several delegations representing various sectors, organizations and regions met the Advisor and presented their […]
Three injured after landslide hits Pahalgam
Pahalgam, Mar 13: At least three persons were injured after landslide hit the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the landslide hit near the sumo stand in Pahalgam during afternoon. He said that in the incident three persons were injured and they were shifted to a […]
Unfair reservation policy is post-dated cheque for disaster: Sajad Lone
Jammu, Mar 13: Stating that Kashmiris are being pushed to the wall, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that unfair reservation policy is a post-dated cheque for disaster. Speaking in the Assembly, Lone, who represents Handwara segment, said that ethnic Kashmiri-speaking population is being pushed to the wall. “We have seen very […]
Schools in Gurez to remain closed till Mar 15 due to inclement weather
Srinagar, Mar 13: In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to an order, issued by SDM Gurez, the movement of students and school staff has been severely affected due […]