Singing legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Mumbai, Apr 12 (PTI) Asha Bhosle, India’s beloved singing icon, died on Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said. She was 92. “She passed way due to multi organ failure a few minutes ago,” Dr Pratit Samdani told PTI. Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy hospital here on Saturday evening due to chest […]
Drug abuse is among J&K’s gravest challenges: Lt Guv
Says drug smugglers’ assets will be seized, ringleaders prosecuted, and punishment will be delivered swiftly JAMMU: Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor on Saturday said that drug abuse is among J&K’s gravest challenges and we stand firm in our commitment to confront drug abuse and emerge victorious. Launching a […]
Wular Lake Conservation restores 5 Sq Km Area
1.31 Lakh trees also removed JAMMU: Conservation efforts at north Kashmir’s Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes and a crucial Ramsar site, have restored around five sq km of critically silted area and involved the phased removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees as part of a scientific plan to revive the wetland’s […]
PM pitches speedy CAA implementation, warns infiltrators
Says UCC rollout after BJP forms govt in Bengal Katwa/Jangipur/Kushmandi (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave the BJP’s Bengal campaign a sharp ideological edge, weaving together citizenship, identity and infiltration as he promised to speed up citizenship under the CAA for refugee communities if voted to power, pledged to implement the Uniform […]
CM congratulates SKUAST-K on breakthrough in Morel Mushroom research
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for achieving a significant scientific breakthrough in the research and advancement of Morel (Gucchi) mushrooms. The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of the university, lauded the university’s remarkable accomplishment, stating that the breakthrough […]
Tornado hits Jammu’s Akhnoor area, triggers panic among locals
Jammu: In an unprecedented weather occurrence, a tornado was reported in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Saturday evening, leaving residents startled and anxious. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the J-K Meteorological Department, confirmed that the rare phenomenon lasted for about 10 minutes in an open field. Local police officials reported no damage from the event. Panic […]