MeT predicts rain, snow across J&K till March 30: MET
Srinagar, Mar 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, issuing an advisory for farmers and travellers. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening with intermittent […]
Attack on Farooq Abdullah should be condemned in Assembly: Parra
Jammu, Mar 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Saturday called for condemning the recent attack on Farooq Abdullah, saying no individual should be left vulnerable. Raising the issue in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, MLA Parra said there should be a consensus that political leaders and citizens must not face […]
Drug De‑addiction Bill set to be introduced in J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Mar 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced that it will try to introduce a bill on drug de‑addiction during the ongoing Budget Session. Responding to queries raised by MLAs, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo, said the bill is ready and efforts are being made to table it […]
India only country with no increase in petrol, diesel prices, says Amit Shah
New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Emphasising that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders or fuel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India has managed to maintain supplies and prices despite a spike in global oil prices due to geopolitical tensions. Urging people to trust the Narendra Modi government, Shah said that when retail prices […]
7 Dead, 5 Injured as Avalanche Hits Vehicle at Zojila Pass
Srinagar, Mar 27: At least seven persons were killed, five others injured after an avalanche struck a passenger vehicle at Zojila Pass on Friday, officials said. Official sources said that the vehicle was hit by a massive snow slide, resulting in the on-the-spot deaths of seven occupants. Five others sustained injuries in the incident. Rescue […]
West Asia crisis: LG hails PM’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel
Jammu, Mar 27 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia crisis. “Prioritizing citizen welfare, Modi has taken historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by West Asia crisis. The measures reflect […]
Avalanche hits near Zojila pass, several vehicles trapped
Srinagar, Mar 27: A massive snow avalanche struck near Zero Point on the Zojila Pass on Friday, trapping several passenger vehicles under snow and debris, officials said. The avalanche occurred in the afternoon, blocking the strategic highway that connects the Kashmir valley with Ladakh. Official sources said three to four vehicles were caught in the […]
Fruit vendor stabbed in Srinagar’s Soura, hospitalised
Srinagar, Mar 27: An 18-year-old fruit vendor was injured after being stabbed by another person in the Soura area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. An official said that the youth sustained injuries after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Jinab Sahib in Soura. He was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. He […]
Lt Guv interacts with group of students from Army Goodwill School
JAMMU, MAR 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Saujiyan, Poonch, visiting Jammu as a part of J&K Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana. The tour, organised as part of the outreach programme of the White Knight Corps, is aimed at fostering national integration and holistic development […]
Of all lung cancer patients, 40 pc never smoked: BJP MP demands national screening programme
New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) Gujarat BJP MP Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai on Friday raised alarm in the Rajya Sabha over the rising incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers, attributing the trend to worsening air quality, and urged the government to launch a national screening programme for early detection. Raising the matter during Zero Hour in […]