Heatwave continues across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar sizzles at 34.8 degrees Celsius Srinagar: The 21-day harsh summer period, commonly known as ‘Wahrat’ in Kashmir, commenced on Saturday, with Srinagar – the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir – among other parts of the valley witnessing the hottest day compared to Jammu division. After the season’s hottest day for two consecutive […]
Authorities announce 15-day summer break in schools across valley
Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir on Saturday announced a 15-day summer break — starting June 23 — in the schools across the valley in the wake of the prevailing heatwave. The schools across Kashmir would observe the summer break from June 23 to July 7, an order issued by the Director of School Education, Kashmir, said. […]
Hope Israel, Iran stop attacking each other soon: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that Israel and Iran will soon stop attacking each other and resolve their issues through dialogue. “We can only hope and pray that the war stops. The situation is bad. This should not have happened,” Abdullah told reporters in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal, his assembly constituency. Wondering […]
Drug licences of 9 pharma dealers suspended in Jammu
Jammu: Authorities here on Saturday suspended drug sale licences of nine dealers in a special drive carried out to curb misuse of pharmaceuticals with habit forming ingredients, an official said. The drive was conducted by the JK Drugs and Food Control Organisation to identify and take punitive action against “unscrupulous elements dealing with such drugs […]
Ahmedabad plane crash- 247 victims identified through DNA tests; 232 bodies given to kin
Ahmedabad: A total of 247 victims of the horrific June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash have been identified through DNA tests so far and 232 bodies have been handed over to their families, officials said on Saturday. The authorities have asked the families of eight victims to submit the DNA samples of another relative as the […]
Restoration of statehood- Will move SC if there is inordinate delay: Farooq Abdullah
Anantnag: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that his party would move the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us. They have many demands […]
BJP believes in proactive governance that works at grassroots level: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday held a ‘public durbar’ at Ramnagar in his Lok Sabha constituency Udhampur, and said the BJP believes in proactive governance that works at the grassroots level. Singh, the Union minister of state for PMO, personnel, public grievances and pensions, was in Udhampur to attend an International Yoga Day […]
Three detained for questioning during anti-terror operation in Samba
Samba/Jammu: Three people were detained for questioning during an anti-terrorist operation by police in Samba district on Saturday, officials said. The operation was launched in Barodi village of the Bari Brahmana area this morning. Three people were taken into custody for questioning. One of them failed to lodge a complaint after his mobile phone was […]
Operation Sindoor proof that New India will no longer be victim of terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Udhampur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that Operation Sindoor is proof that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism. Singh, who arrived here on a two-day visit on Friday, will attend International Yoga Day events on Saturday, and interact with the armed forces personnel at the […]
Srinagar swelters under hottest June day since ’05
Srinagar: Heatwave continued in Kashmir as Srinagar witnessed the hottest June day in two decades on Friday, forcing a change in school timing across the valley, an official said. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius on Friday — 6.3 degrees above the normal, the official said. The hottest-ever June temperature in Srinagar […]