MeT predicts rain, thunderstorms in J&K till June 25
Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next several days, even as authorities warned of possible hailstorms and flash floods at isolated vulnerable locations. Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is likely to remain […]
Chief Secretary delineates framework for reducing multidimensional poverty in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the current status of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in Jammu and Kashmir and deliberated upon targeted interventions required for further reducing poverty levels across the UT. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance […]
Trump praises Modi as ‘tough negotiator’ after talks on G7 sidelines
Evian-Les-Bains (France): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very tough negotiator” and said he would visit India in the future, as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here. Responding to a question on how close the two countries were to finalising a trade […]
India-UK trade deal to come into effect on July 15: PM Modi
Evian-Les-Bains (France): The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15 and it will significantly boost bilateral trade and investment ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. The prime minister said the trade deal will unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, startups and innovators. “A historic milestone for […]
Army’s northern command celebrates 55th Raising Day
Jammu: Army’s Northern Command on Wednesday celebrated its 55th Raising Day at its headquarters in Udhampur district, with its commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma exhorting troops to continue serving the nation. “Lt Gen Sharma and all ranks of Northern Command extend heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans, civilians and families of Northern […]
Rains, Thunderstorms lash parts of Kashmir
MeT forecast more rain till June 22 Srinagar: Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by rain and hailstorm hit several parts of Kashmir on Tuesday evening, bringing a sharp change in weather conditions across the Valley, officials said. The weather activity was reported from various areas of north and central Kashmir, including Srinagar and Baramulla districts, where […]
Koil Pulwama chosen for Kashmir’s first agri stack pilot
Move paves way for digital agriculture revolution Pulwama: In a significant step towards transforming the agriculture and horticulture sectors through technology, Koil village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been selected for the implementation of Kashmir’s first Agri Stack Pilot Project, an ambitious initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive digital database of farmers and […]
CM reviews urban development initiatives, housing projects for Srinagar
Chairs 84th Board of Directors meeting of SDA SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired the 84th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) here at the Civil Secretariat, an official spokesman said. The meeting reviewed the implementation status of decisions taken in the previous Board meeting and considered […]
All arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: Jitendra Singh
Srinagar: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said all arrangements, including security, have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, which begins early next month. Singh expressed confidence that the pilgrimage, scheduled to start on July 3, will be successful. “The yatra this time is for a longer duration, […]
Pak-backed terror network busted in Delhi, 7 held: Police
New Delhi: Delhi Police dismantled an alleged Pakistan-backed terror-crime module operating in Delhi-NCR, arresting seven operatives accused of smuggling arms and narcotics from Pakistan and carrying out reconnaissance of potential targets, the photos of which were allegedly shared with handlers across the border, officials said on Tuesday. The accused were allegedly working for Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist […]