MeT forecasts mostly dry weather this week
Srinagar: The weatherman on Monday forecast hot and dry weather during this week barring March 23 and 24 when there is possibility of brief spell of light to moderate rains. “Except for 23-24th, weather will remain hot and dry this week,” a meteorological department official said, adding, “On 23-24th, a brief spell of light to […]
Traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar national highway
Banihal/Jammu: Traffic movement resumed on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway early Monday after remaining suspended for over 15 hours due to a landslide in Ramban district, officials said. The only all-weather road, linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by the landslide at Mehar near Ramban late Sunday afternoon and the clearance […]
Eastern Ladakh Row: Peace essential for normalisation of ties with China: India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday apprised his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison about the situation in eastern Ladakh and emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the region is an essential prerequisite for normalisation of India’s ties with China. It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the […]
Chinese passenger plane with 132 aboard crashes in Guangxi province
Officials fear casualties as rescue operation begins
Beijing: A Chinese passenger plane with 132 people on board crashed in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, the regional emergency management department said. The Boeing 737 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, which flew from Kunming to Guangzhou, crashed in Tengxian County in the city of Wuzhou, causing a mountain fire, the department […]
Govt committed for ecologically sustainable development: Lt Guv
Says biggest challenge today is to create a fine balance between man and nature
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday attended the celebrations of the International Day of Forests here at Convention Centre. The event under the theme “Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption” aims to raise awareness on combating climate change, environmental conservation, efficient use of forests for prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Speaking on […]
Delhi HC refuses plea on recovery of ‘Rs 1 trn’ debt by Pak
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking recovery of “Rs 1 trillion” debt owed by Pakistan to India since the time of partition, alleging that the central government was not taking any steps to recover the amount. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla […]
JK reports 12 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 12 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Monday. They said seven of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and five from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453562. Giving district wise details, the officials […]
LG expresses gratitude to all citizens for their valuable contributions in making developmental process more participatory
Online Appointment in All Hospitals & Digitisation of Health Services to Be Taken Up in Mission Mode
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his gratitude to all the citizens for their valuable contributions in participatory development process to fulfill the aspirations of every section of society. “Awaam Ki Awaaz” completes one year. This radio programme for public participation is committed to strengthen Jan Bhagidari at grass root level and establish accountable, transparent, […]
Farooq Khan resigns as Advisor: Likely to get political role
Srinagar: Advisor to LG of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Khan on Sunday evening submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take up an important political assignment in view of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Khan confirmed that he has put in his papers. Sources […]
JKSSB conducts written exam for different posts in Jammu, Srinagar
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today conducted OMR based objective type written examination for the posts of Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Law officer, Legal Assistant, Junior Legal Assistant and Reader at 42 examination venues in Jammu and Srinagar districts of the Union Territory. Out of 20868 candidates scheduled to participate for […]
