Phone and internet services restored in JK, however disruptions continue
Srinagar: The phone and network services were restored across all networks in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, 24 hours after the damage to optical fibres caused outages in the Union territory, officials said. However, after functioning for few hours the disruptions returned, locals alleged. “The phone and internet services, including mobile internet, fibre and landline […]
Centre asks all telcos to activate intra-circle roaming facility in JK
New Delhi: The Centre has asked all the telecom service providers to immediately activate the intra-circle roaming (ICR) facility in Jammu and Kashmir till September 2, an official communication said. The directive has been passed to the regulatory heads of Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance-Jio and Vodafone-ldea amid a collapse of telecom services in large parts […]
Network outages amid flood-like situation add to people’s woes: CM
Srinagar: The breakdown of telecom services in Jammu and Kashmir for the second day on Wednesday added to the miseries of people reeling under an alarming flood-like situation owing to heavy rain since Sunday. Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he too felt disconnected amid the telecom breakdown. “Still struggling […]
Armed forces need to be prepared for long wars: Rajnath Singh
Says sheer number of soldiers or weapon stockpiles no longer enough to win wars Mhow (MP): India’s armed forces must be prepared for all kinds of security challenges, from short-duration conflicts to even a five-year war, in view of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. In an address at the […]
I&FC says no need to panic as rivers swell across Kashmir
Srinagar: As the water level across Kashmir valley risen, the Irrigation and Flood and Control (I&FC) department Wednesday said that all emergency wings are on alert to tackel any kind of emergency. An official informed that the department is closely monitoring the water level. “There is no need to worry and no immediate evecuation or […]
VP Elections: With no withdrawal, all set for direct contest between NDA, opposition
New Delhi: With neither of the two candidates for the vice presidential election withdrawing their nomination, the stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy on September 9. Both candidates this time hail from southern India, with Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu and […]
Lt Guv asks youth to cultivate qualities of positive mindset, courage
Addresses Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the youth to cultivate two key qualities –positive mindset for change and courage for greater achievement and growth. Addressing the Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Sinha called upon the youth to cultivate two key […]
Social welfare is Government’s primary responsibility: CM
Addresses one-day event on ‘Empowering Communities’’ at SKICC SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government’s firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as Government’s main responsibility rather than an act of charity. Addressing a one-day event on “Empowering Communities—Welfare for All” at the SKICC, the Chief Minister stressed that welfare initiatives must […]
Intermittent rains lash parts of Jammu for second day
Admin orders closure of schools as precautionary measure Jammu: Widespread intermittent rains lashed Jammu for the second straight day on Monday with weatherman forecasting downpour during the next two days, prompting government to suspend work in all schools across the division, officials said. Many roads in the hilly areas were blocked by landslides triggered by […]
India alerts Pakistan about potential flood: Pak Foreign Office
Islamabad: India alerted Pakistan about a potential flood, the Foreign Office said on Monday, but stressed that the warning was communicated through diplomatic channels rather than the Indus Waters Commission. It is the first known official contact between India and Pakistan since a four-day conflict between the two sides in May. “On August 24, 2025, […]