Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir, overcast skies ease cold wave
Srinagar: Overcast skies eased the cold wave conditions in Kashmir as higher reaches in some parts of the valley received fresh snowfall on Monday, officials here said. A light spell of fresh snowfall was recorded around Minimarg area near Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Kargil road. The overnight cloud cover across the valley resulted in an […]
Air pollution crisis needs regular monitoring: SC
Says issue cannot be left to mere customary hearing in winter New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said the air pollution issue in the Delhi-NCR cannot be treated as a “customary” case to be listed only during the winter months, noting that it will be taken twice in a month to find out short […]
IMD warns of colder winter in central India, northwest
Says peninsular regions too will witness change New Delhi: Normal to below-normal temperatures are expected in central India and the adjoining northwest and peninsular regions during the three-month winter season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The western Himalayan region, the foothills of the Himalayas, the northeastern states, and parts of eastern and […]
SC notice to Centre, others on plea raising issue concerning disaster preparedness
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking directions to assess and fill critical infrastructure and manpower gaps in fire services, road emergency response and disaster preparedness. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by a man who […]
Winter session of Parliament: On Day 1 NC MP seeks more powers for JK’s elected govt
New Delhi: Chowdry Mohammed Ramzan, the newly elected National Conference (NC) Rajya Sabha member, on Monday highlighted the ‘limited powers’ of Jammu and Kashmir’s elected government. Ramzan made the remarks in his maiden speech in Rajya Sabha after taking oath as member of the Upper House along with NC leader Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and party […]
Enhance professionalism to transform public perception of police: PM Modi to DGPs
Raipur, Nov 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive ‘Roadmap for Policing towards Vision 2047’, urging the nation’s top police officials to enhance professionalism, sensitivity, and responsiveness to transform public perception and meet the goals of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Addressing the 60th All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police […]
Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir as night temperatures dip
Srinagar, Nov 30 (PTI) The cold wave conditions in Kashmir intensified as the night temperatures fell at most places in the valley owing to open skies, meteorological department officials said on Sunday. A layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, especially areas around water bodies. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.4 […]
Terrorist launch pads still active across LoC, forces alert: BSF
Srinagar, Nov 30 (PTI) Terrorist launching pads are active across the Line of Control even after several such installations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were destroyed during Operation Sindoor, Inspector General of BSF Ashok Yadav said here on Sunday. “Several terrorist launching pads across the LoC were destroyed during Operation Sindoor, but some launching pads are still […]
Deputy CM reviews Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in J-K’s Akhnoor
Jammu, Nov 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected ongoing work on the Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in the Akhnoor sector here on Sunday, urging for an accelerated pace to ensure its timely completion. The 1,640-meter bridge over the Chenab River will significantly improve connectivity for over one lakh […]
Over 10 lakh beneficiaries in J&K get credit worth Rs 43,000 cr in first half of FY26
Jammu, Nov 30 (PTI) Over 10.07 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir received credit assistance during the first half of the financial year 2025-26, with banks disbursing loans worth over Rs 43,000 crore, an official said on Sunday. The information was given at the 17th meeting of the UT-Level Bankers’ Committee (UTLBC) chaired by chief […]