Night temperature rises a bit in Kashmir, cold conditions prevail
Srinagar: Severe cold weather conditions continued in Jammu and Kashmir despite slight rise in minimum temperature with Srinagar recording a low of minus 3.0°C on Friday. While Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3.8°C on previous night, a meteorological department official here said that the current temperature of minus 3.0°C was 0.9°C below normal for […]
India’s GDP to grow by 7.3 pc in 2023-24: Govt estimates
New Delhi: The Indian economy is estimated to grow by 7.3 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal against 7.2 per cent a year ago, mainly due to good show by mining and quarrying, manufacturing and certain segments of services sectors. As per the first advance estimates of national income released by the National Statistical Office […]
CS listens to DDC Chairpersons from Jmu
Assures them of extending every possible help to strengthen the Institution JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday while listening to the issues put forth jointly by the District Development Council (DDC) Chairpersons of Jammu division assured them of extending every possible help by the LG Administration to strengthen this democratic institution in the UT. During […]
619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till Jan 4
New Delhi: The number of cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till January 4 rose to 619, official sources said on Friday. They said 199 cases have been reported from Karnataka, 148 from Kerala, 110 from Maharashtra, 47 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 30 from Andhra Pradesh, 26 from Tamil Nadu, 15 […]
Srinagar Smart City Electric Buses attract commuters in hordes
Srinagar: The Srinagar Smart City Electric Bus Service, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has garnered a positive response from locals, witnessing a remarkable milestone of 5 lakh passengers within the first 60 days of its launch. Residents expressed relief and appreciated the service’s operational hours, which extend into late-night periods, and various amenities provided. […]
Hizbul terrorist arrest probe- Larger conspiracy to target more JK policemen: Sources
New Delhi: The Delhi Police suspects that the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested on Thursday is the part of a larger conspiracy to attack more policemen in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. On Thursday, Delhi Police Special Cell arrested “A++” category terrorist Javaid Ahmad Matoo, who was wanted in 11 terror attack cases, including five grenade […]
PM’s Pariksha Pe Charcha: Over 1 crore register for the event on Jan 29
New Delhi: Registrations for the seventh edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha have crossed the one-crore mark so far, up from 38.8 lakh last year, according to officials. This year’s Parikha Pe Charcha (PPC) will be held at the Bharat Mandapam on January 29, where Modi will interact with students, teachers, and […]
Devotees throng Hazratbal shrine on Urs of Hazrat Abu Bakr Sidiq (RA)
Srinagar: Devotees from various parts of the Kashmir thronged the Dargah Hazratbal shrine in large numbers to participate in the special prayers on the occasion of the Urs of Ameer-ul-Moomineen Hazrat Abu Bakr Sidiq (RA) observed on Friday. Amidst a serene ambiance, men, women, elderly and children thronged the shrine, expressing their reverence by offering […]
Govt to revamp SOPs for tunnel construction
New Delhi: The government on Friday said it will revamp the standard operating procedures for tunnel construction after an expert panel found many shortcomings in the under-construction Silkyara tunnel, which collapsed in November last year, leaving 41 workers stranded for more than two weeks. At a press briefing, Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain […]
Village defence guard’s body with bullet injury found in Doda
Jammu: The body of a village defence guard (VDG) with a bullet injury was found in Doda district on Friday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Balwant Singh of Kharangal village in Gandoh tehsil, they added. Singh was found dead under mysterious circumstances early this morning near his house, the officials said. The […]
