Night temperature rises at most places in JK
Srinagar: With hot and dry weather predicted throughout this week barring March 23 and 24, night temperature increased at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded a low of 6.9°C against last night’s 6.8°C. The temperature was 1.9°C above normal for […]
5900 smart meter households to get 24×7 power supply: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: After Jammu, 5900 households of Srinagar equipped with smart meters and connected to 3 feeders in Srinagar will get 24×7 quality power supply, announced Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during a Press Conference at Srinagar. “We are committed to quality and reliable power supply to every household. I urge people to install smart meters and […]
Cop killed during brief gunfight at Soura
Srinagar: A police constable was killed and a militant injured in a brief shoot-out between police and the ultras in the Soura area of Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the police had launched a covert operation in the area after receiving inputs about the presence of militants […]
Targeted killings remain a challenge: DGP
Jammu: Targeted killings will continue to remain a challenge for security agencies till there is a presence of gun and militants in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said on Tuesday. He also said security forces are alert at the border to foil infiltration attempts of militants. “When was not targeted killings a […]
New investments to give fillip to JK’s economic development: Official
Srinagar: ‘Know Jammu and Kashmir’ is the mantra adopted by the administration of the Union Territory for the ongoing visit of a high-powered industry delegation from the Gulf, during which a strong impetus is expected for investments across various sectors including hotels and hospitals, a senior official said on Monday. Referring to the visit of […]
JK aims to attract Rs 70,000-cr investment in 6 months: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Union Territory is expected to attract Rs 70,000 crore worth investments in the next six months. J&K has been looking to bring in investments in diverse sectors, including tourism and hospitality, and currently a UAE delegation is visiting the Union Territory. The delegation reached Srinagar […]
Civilian shot dead in Budgam, vendor critically wounded in Pulwama
Budgam/Pulwama: A civilian was shot dead by militants at Gotpora area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district while as a non-local street vendor was critically injured after being fired at by the militants, police said Monday. An official said that a civilian identified as Tajamul Mohi-ud-din Rather was shot at by the unidentified militants outside his […]
Govt mulls Covid booster shots for all above 18 years
New Delhi: The government is considering allowing booster dose of Covid vaccine for all those above 18 years in view of a surge in infections in parts of the world and ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said on Monday. Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those aged above 60 years are being administered […]
Install smart meters to get quality power, cut down T&D losses: Lt Guv
Says JK incurring Rs 3,400 crore annually
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir is incurring an annual loss of Rs 3,400 crore in transmission and distribution of power, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday, urging consumers to install smart meters for round-the-clock quality power supply. “We are purchasing electricity for Rs 6,000 crore but only getting a revenue of Rs 2,600 crore. We […]
Situation along LoC stable: Govt in RS
New Delhi: The situation along the Line of Control remains stable after the armies of India and Pakistan agreed to observe a ceasefire in February last year, the defence ministry said on Monday. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said the Army has been keeping a strong […]
