Dry Spell: MeT says similar trends reported in past as well
Srinagar: As prolonged dry spell led to increased day temperature in Jammu and Kashmir with Banihal surpassing all-time record with 23.4°C on previous day, the weather department here on Friday said years with prolonged dry spells in past (2018, 2016, 2015) also showed similar trends of maximum temperature. “Due to prolonged dry spells, the maximum […]
Feeble WD to affect JK
Srinagar: A feeble western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir on Friday with a possibility of light snowfall over isolated places in the higher reaches, according to the meteorological department. Minimum temperatures in Kashmir rose marginally due to cloud cover. Feeble western disturbances are likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and […]
Educating people on govt initiatives: Dir Information directs for optimum use of digital platforms
JAMMU: Director Information, Jatin Kishore, Friday called for optimum use of digital platforms for timely dissemination of information on the policies, programmes, events and initiatives of the government for general good of the people. “There is a crucial need of maintaining close rapport with the media, which serves as a pivotal link between the people […]
PM inaugurates Atal Setu, country’s longest sea bridge
Calls it reflection of `Viksit Bharat’ Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the country’s longest sea bridge `Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu’ which connects south Mumbai with the satellite city of Navi Mumbai, and said the completion of the Rs 17,840 crore project was the reflection of a changed India. When […]
Lt Guv addresses Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Valedictory session
GUJARAT: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday addressed the Valedictory Session of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The Valedictory Session was presided over by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for accelerating the industrial growth in Jammu Kashmir. Earlier, Jammu Kashmir was known […]
Number of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases crosses 1,000 mark in India
New Delhi: The number of cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 has crossed the 1,000 mark with Uttar Pradesh becoming the latest entrant to the list of states and Union territories that have detected its presence so far, according to INSACOG. Data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) showed that Karnataka has reported the […]
Srinagar to have IIM campus soon
Govt transfers 55 kanals of land at Pantha Chowk to Union Education Ministry Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir government has transferred 55 kanals of land to Union Education Ministry for setting up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The proposal for transfer of the state land for setting up IIM off-campus in Srinagar was […]
Terrorists fire on army vehicle in Krishnagati sector Poonch
Jammu: An incident of firing took place late Friday evening in Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch an operation, officials said here. A defence spokesperson said details of the incident were being ascertained. Unofficial reports, however, claimed that the firing was aimed at a cavalcade of vehicles of the security forces in the Krishnagati […]
Support for terror infrastructure in JK continues: Army Chief
Says our adversary is active in abetting terrorism in Rajouri-Poonch area New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Thursday said that the past six months have been an area of concern for the troops in Rajouri-Poonch area of J&K where the adversary has “activated proxy outfits and is abetting terrorism.” He also said the […]
Lt Guv reviews development, security scenario in Jammu Division
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday chaired a meeting with the senior officers, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and discussed various issues concerning development and security in Jammu Division. The meeting emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy for crackdown against drug smugglers, drug hot-spots and cross border smuggling. The Lt Governor also took appraisal of the […]
