Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Mar 4 (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rains lashed widespread parts of the valley, officials here said on Tuesday. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Kokernag, parts of Kupwara and Baramulla, and other areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall. They said during the last 24 […]
Sajad Lone stages walkout over disallowing of amendments regarding Art 370, other issues
Srinagar, Mar 4: Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Legislative Assembly over the disallowing of his amendments regarding Article 370, police verification, and the shifting back of detainees lodged in jails outside J&K. After the question hour ended, Lone, stood up and questioned Speaker Abdul […]
4.48 Cr tourists including 1.20 lakh foreigners visited J&K in past 2 years: Govt
Jammu, Mar 4: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 4. 48 crore tourists, including 1.20 lakh foreigners, visited J&K during the past two years. In a written reply to a question MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul, Minister in-charge Tourism, Omar Abdullah informed the House that 2. 12 crore tourists visited […]
No creation, upgradation of Health Centers planned in J&K: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 4: The Jammu & Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that J&K has a health institution for every 3,500 souls, compared to the national average of 6,000 souls. In a written reply to an unstarred question by MLA Reyaz Ahmed Khan, the Minister in-charge of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood […]
32474 vacancies in J&K govt departments, only 3727 referred to SSB and PSC: Govt
Jammu, Mar 4: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there are 32474 vacancies in different departments. In a written response to question of MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who happens to be minister in-charge, General Administration Department informed the House that there are 32474 vacancies […]
President Trump temporarily suspends all military aid to Ukraine
New York/Washington, Mar 4 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended, with immediate effect, the delivery of all American military aid to Ukraine, just days after an unprecedented showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. A report in The New York Times quoted a senior administration official as saying that Trump […]
BRO conducts inaugural blast for 1.1-km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along Jammu-Poonch NH
JAMMU, Mar 3 (PTI): Authorities on Monday conducted the inaugural blast for building the Bhimber Gali Tunnel as part of the Jammu-Poonch National Highway, with a defence spokesman terming it a significant milestone in the construction of a critical infrastructure project in the Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel, spanning an impressive […]
CM denies any possibility of forging an alliance with BJP
Jammu, Mar 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday ruled out any possibility about the National Conference forging any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Omar, while replying to a query about a BJP legislator R S Pathania dropping hints about possible NC, BJP alliance said, “We are not talking about any alliance (with […]
Gulmarg to host Khelo India Winter Games from March 9-12, say officials
Srinagar, Mar 3: Gulmarg is set to host the second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games from March 9 to 12 after the event was postponed due to inadequate snow, officials said on Monday. An official said that the event will feature over 300 athletes from across the country, competing in various winter […]
Three persons injured in road mishap at Pattan in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 3: At least three persons were injured in a road accident in Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. An official said that a road accident occurred at Pattan involving an auto-rickshaw and an IGNIS car, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The injured have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Ganie, […]