Div Com reviews preparation of departments in view of expected change in weather
SRINAGAR, FEB 16: In view of the change in weather & forecast of heavy snowfall in the Valley in coming days, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners & Head of Civil Departments wherein he directed all the departments to keep men, material and machinery ready to tackle any […]
Lt Governor pays obeisance at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 16: On the holy occasion of Surya Saptami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Lord Shri Martand at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu, today. He participated in the Mahayagya organised by Shri Martand Tirath Trust and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of one and all. The Lt Governor interacted […]
BJP set for mega meet ahead of Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay down the BJP’s agenda for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls at a two-day meeting of its national council, which will begin Saturday and be attended by nearly 11,500 party members, from elected panchayat heads to party district presidents and Union ministers. Party […]
Two fresh Covid deaths reported in country
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) India has logged 166 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 859, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Two new deaths–one each from Haryana and Maharashtra — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, the […]
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS in Haryana’s Rewari
Rewari (Haryana), Feb 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. He also dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects related to urban transport, health, rail and tourism sector worth over Rs 9,770 crore. To […]
Night temp rises as Kashmir braces for another wet spell beginning Saturday
Srinagar, Feb 16: Amid forecast for extended wet spell from February 17 evening, night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night. It was below normal by 2.6°C for the summer capital of […]
Rupee rises 4 paise to 83.01 against US dollar in early trade
MUMBAI, Feb 16 (PTI): The rupee rose 4 paise to 83.01 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets. Forex traders said a strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices, however, weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at […]
Pakistani quadcopters found hovering near LoC in J-K’s Poonch, Army opens fire
JAMMU, Feb 16 (PTI): Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday opened fire to bring down Pakistani quadcopters at two different places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. However, the flying objects returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory in Balnoi-Mendhar and Gulpur sectors, they […]
Lt Guv attends Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School, Mandal
JAMMU, FEB 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School at Mandal, today. The Lt Governor appreciated the school run by Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust for its significant contribution in education, society’s welfare, integration and solidarity. He congratulated the school administration, teachers and students on the […]
Elderly man dies after falling from moving vehicle in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Feb 15: A 58-year old man died after he fell from a moving vehicle in Cheyan village of Devsar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Thursday officials said. An official said that the man was traveling in an automobile when he fell down from the moving vehicle in Cheyan village. He said the man died […]
