SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to prevent cattle intrusion on highways
NEW DELHI, Apr 6 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to ensure that stray cattle is kept away from national and state highways across the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Centre […]
Trump threatens to strike Iran’s infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened
Dubai, Apr 6 (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge […]
Army jawan injured in accidental discharge of service weapon dies
Srinagar, Apr 6 (PTI) An Army jawan died after he was injured in accidental discharge of his service weapon in a camp in Kuwpara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The soldier was identified as Jagdeep (24). The incident occurred at the Army camp in the Qalamabad area of Kupwara district. Jagdeep was rushed […]
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides in Ramban
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar national highway was suspended early Monday following landslides and shooting stones triggered by rains in Ramban district, officials said. Movement of vehicles has been stopped in both directions on the highway as landslides and shooting stones have blocked both tubes between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote, a traffic […]
Govt official arrested for taking Rs 75,000 bribe
JAMMU, Apr 5 (PTI): A junior engineer in Power Development Department was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Gandhi Nagar area here on Sunday for taking bribe of Rs 75,000, officials said. Anirudh Sharma, posted as JE in Sub-Division Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (PDD) Katra was booked under relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption […]
Leh airport operations increase to 18 flights per day: LG
Leh, Apr 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Sunday said that flight operations at Leh airport have been increased from eight to 18 per day to boost air connectivity ahead of the peak tourism season. LG Saxena said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing greater flexibility for […]
BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for 10th Based Diploma Paramedical Courses
JAMMU, APR 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for 10th Based Diploma Paramedical Courses for the academic session 2026-27 at the designated Centres within the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The test was conducted at several examination Centres in […]
Water supply to remain affected across Srinagar for 24 hours
Srinagar, Apr 5: Water supply will remain suspended for 24 hours in major parts of Srinagar city and adjoining areas from Monday morning due to urgent repair work on the Sindh Power Canal, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department announced on Sunday. An official said that the raw water supply to the Water Treatment Plants […]
Traffic resumes in regulated manner on Jammu-Srinagar national highway
Jammu, Apr 5: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was regulated on Sunday after restoration work was taken up in the Banihal sector, officials said. They said clearance operations were underway at the Shalgari stretch, following which both sides of traffic are being managed through one tube. A senior police officer said vehicles were […]
Rains, Snow lead to dip in temperature across JK
Srinagar, Apr 5: Rain in the plains and fresh snowfall in higher reaches led to a drop in temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological Department said on Sunday. According to data released by the India Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 18.6°C, down from the previous day, while the minimum settled at […]