DGP Swain calls for strict action against drug traffickers
Jammu, Feb 2 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police R R Swain has called for a strict and well-planned action against the criminals involved in drug peddling in the Union Territory. “The (narcotic) trade is extremely dangerous, as it not only destroys the younger generation but also being used to generate funds to […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded
Srinagar, Feb 2 (PTI) The arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the second day on Friday due to landslip at various places, officials said. Authorities were trying to clear the landslip debris and restore the traffic on the road connecting Kashmir to rest of the country. More than 400 vehicles are stranded at various […]
IAF to showcase firepower in Pokharan on Feb 17
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) The Indian Air Force will display its full spectrum of combat and fire capabilities during Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 at the Pokharan firing range on February 17, senior officials said on Friday. Fighter jet Rafale and Prachand and Apache attack helicopters will be among the assets which will take part in […]
Faster pace of fiscal deficit reduction does not significantly change India’s credit profile: Fitch
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Fitch Ratings on Friday said the slightly faster pace of fiscal deficit reduction does not significantly change India’s sovereign credit profile but the government’s emphasis on deficit reduction will help to stabilise the debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium term. In a post budget commentary, Fitch Ratings Director, Sovereign Ratings, Jeremy […]
Mercury plummets after fresh snowfall, Sonamarg coldest at minus 15.1 degree Celsius
Srinagar, Feb 02: After the fresh snowfall, the minimum temperature has plummeted in South Kashmir areas on Friday while some of the areas recorded the lowest temperature in the last 16 years. According to the data shared by the local Meteorological department here Sonamarg, was the coldest in Kashmir at minus 15.1 degree Celsius. Gulmarg, […]
Rajya Sabha chairman reconstitutes panel of vice-chairpersons
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons and gave equal representation to women. The reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons has eight members including four women. It comprises several members from the opposition. The newly appointed vice-chairpersons include Ramilaben Becharbhai Bara, Seema Dwivedi, Amee Yajnik, Mausam Noor, […]
JK highway closed for traffic, over 200 vehicles stranded
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 1 (PTI) The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Thursday due to a landslip in Ramban district, leaving over 200 vehicles stranded. The highway also witnessed fresh snowfall at several places. The landslip took place in Sherbibi area of the district, which also witnessed heavy rains, officials said. “The road damaged […]
Several shops, house gutted in separate fire incidents in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 01: At least seven shops and a residential house were gutted in two separate fire incidents in Srinagar late last night, officials said on Thursday. An official said that seven shops were gutted in a fire at fruit mandi in Parimpora area last night and a residential house was damaged in another fire […]
J&K gets Rs 37,277 crore in union budget 2024
Srinagar, Feb 01: Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated Rs 37,277.74 crore in the interim union budget for 2024- 25, which was unveiled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. According to details, Rs 37277. 74 crores have been allocated to J&K for the next fiscal year. Of this, Rs […]
JK administration transfers 230 bureaucrats
Jammu, Feb 1 (PTI) In a major reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has transferred 230 bureaucrats, including two IAS and IFS officers, officials said on Thursday. According to the order issued late Wednesday night, those transferred include 36 special secretary officers, 60 additional secretaries, 85 deputy secretaries and 45 under secretaries. IAS officer Pardeep Kumar […]
