Srinagar shivers at -4.8°C, light snowfall likely in higher reaches
Srinagar, Jan 15: Cold wave conditions continue to grip Jammu and Kashmir amid forecast of light snowfall over higher reaches on 16th January. A meteorological department official said that, cold wave conditions persisted across Jammu and Kashmir as higher reaches Kashmir valley are expected to witness light snowfall on 16th January early morning. In Kashmir, […]
5 killed, two critically injured in Kargil accident
Srinagar, Jan 14: At least five persons were killed while two others sustained critical injuries after two vehicles had head-on collision at Shilikchey area of Kargil district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that two vehicles — a Scorpio (UP79A/1150) and a tipper (JK02AD/5118) — collided head-on, causing both to plunge into a deep […]
Natural cave of Vaishno Devi shrine in JK opened for devotees
KATRA/JAMMU, Jan 14 (PTI): The natural cave at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district was opened for devotees for Makar Sankranti celebrations on Tuesday, officials said. The doors of the old cave was opened for devotees after special prayers which was among others attended by Chief Executive Officer, […]
BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath
Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of J-K and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally at […]
Six soldiers injured in accidental mine blast in Rajouri
Jammu, Jan 14: At least six Army soldiers have been injured in an accidental blast along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, officials said. An official said that during routine patrol near the Khamba Fort, the army personnel accidently stepped on a landmine, which triggered a blast. He said that […]
Omar Abdullah praises armed forces for safeguarding country
Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday praised the armed forces for safeguarding the country and assured them of his government’s complete support in mitigating their problems. He was addressing a function organised by the Army at Tanda Artillery Brigade in the Akhnoor sector near Jammu to celebrate the […]
Rajnath Singh inaugurates heritage museum, hoists 108-foot tricolour in Jammu
Akhnoor/Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hoisted a 108-foot national flag and inaugurated a heritage museum in the Akhnoor border belt of Jammu, a defence spokesperson said. Singh, accompanied by the chief of defence staff (CDS), was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officers amid […]
Retired PWD engineer booked for amassing wealth beyond means
Srinagar, Jan 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has booked a retired government employee for allegedly amassing huge assets indulging in corrupt practices, the anti-graft body said. The accused was identified as Riyaz Ahmad Parray, a retired Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B), and a resident of Hygam Baramulla. According to an ACB spokesperson, a probe […]
PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, Bihu
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. The festival marks the beginning of the Sun’s ‘uttarayana’ (northward) journey, considered auspicious in Hindu tradition. Modi wished new energy and enthusiasm to everyone, and also greeted people on Magh Bihu, a harvest festival celebrated in […]
Markets bounce back after four days of slide
Mumbai, Jan 14 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday after four days of sharp decline amid value buying at lower levels and a largely firm Asian markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 449.48 points to 76,779.49 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 141.25 points to 23,227.20. The […]