West Asia conflict: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said. In his telephonic conversations, Modi also discussed with the two leaders […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on Holi
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday extended heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Holi which will be celebrated on March 04. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the festive occasion of Holi, I convey my warm greetings to the people. I hope that the […]
West Asia War Tremors: Is J&K Bracing for a Fuel Price Shock?
US–Israel strikes on Iran push crude higher; no immediate shortage in Kashmir, dealers warn of possible hike Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Escalating tensions in West Asia after military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have jolted global oil markets, sparking concerns over a possible petrol crisis in Jammu & Kashmir. While crude […]
Seventh consecutive rainfall-deficient winter in JK
Kishtwar records highest shortfall at 90 pc Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a seventh consecutive rainfall-deficient winter this year, with a 65 per cent departure from the normal. The Kishtwar and Shopian districts recorded the alarming deficit this winter at 90 per cent and 82 per cent, respectively. “Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its […]
J&K to import four elite foreign breeds of sheep, goat
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to import Romanov and Finn sheep breeds, and Boer and Swiss Alpine goat breeds from Russia, Finland, South Africa, and Switzerland to boost local wool and mutton production in Jammu and Kashmir, where 1,400 other foreign breeds have already been procured. The import of Boer Goat and […]