Over 100 flights delayed at Delhi airport
New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI) More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions. An official said there have been no flight diversions or cancellations so far. Low visibility conditions due to dense fog have been impacting flight operations for three days now. “Low Visibility Procedures are […]
Night temperature dips in Kashmir valley, Kokernag coldest at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius
Srinagar, Jan 5 (PTI) The night temperature in the valley dipped sharply, with Kokernag town in south Kashmir freezing at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius, officials said on Sunday. In Srinagar, the mercury settled at a low of minus 2.5 degrees Celsius, the Met said. Gulmarg, a tourist resort town known for skiing activities in north […]
Four people killed, two missing in Kishtwar road accident, rescue operation underway
Jammu, Jan 5: Atleast four people were killed while as two others are missing in tragedic road accident in Sanyas area of Kishtwar district on Sunday. Officials said that a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK17A-8709 carrying people was on way to Gulbargh from Massy skidded off the road near Sanyas and fell deep down […]
All flights cancelled at Sgr Airport due to poor visibility
Srinagar, Jan 05: Dense fog and poor visibility led to suspension of flight operations at Srinagar Airport on Sunday, officials said. All scheduled flights for the day are canceled as low visibility made it impossible for aircrafts to land or take off, they said—(KNO)
Australia knock rudderless India out of WTC final; reclaim BGT after 10 years
Sydney, Jan 5 (PTI) An out-of-sorts India was knocked out of the World Test Championship final as Australia cruised to a six-wicket victory in the fifth Test here on Sunday to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years, leaving the visitors with several points to ponder in a difficult transition phase. Australia won the five-match […]
First successful trial run of train on Katra-Banihal section
Banihal/Jammu, Jan 4 (PTI) Meandering through the Himalayas and snow-capped mountains, the first trial train successfully ran on the Katra-Banihal section on Saturday, in a crucial step towards the final statutory safety inspection next week to determine the commencement of rail services to Kashmir. The Railways has conducted six trials over the past month on […]
PMAY-G crucial scheme for upliftment of weaker sections in JK: Minister
SRINAGAR, JAN 04: Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Departments, Javed Ahmad Dar, today termed Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) as a crucial housing scheme for upliftment of weaker sections of the society. The Minister remarked this during his address after inaugurating one day workshop on PMAY-G here. The Minister was […]
Three soldiers killed in road mishap at Bandipora
Bandipora : Three soldiers were killed and as many injured in a road accident in North kashmirs Bandipora. Two soldiers died, while three others were critically injured after an Army vehicle fell into a deep horge in SK Payeen area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News […]
Rijiju offers ‘chadar’ at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on PM Modi’s behalf
JAIPUR, Jan 4 (PTI): Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a ceremonial ‘chadar’ sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Dargah on the ‘Urs’ of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit of the minister, who took a flight to Jaipur and then proceeded […]
MeT predicts snowfall from tonight till Monday morning in most parts of JK
Srinagar, Jan 4: The weatherman on Saturday predicted snowfall at most places of Jammu and Kashmir with “peak activity” during January 4 night to January 5 (late night) and Monday morning. A meteorological department official here said that there is possibility of “heavy snow” over middle and higher reaches of Kashmir as well as Chenab […]