Frequent earthquakes- Low-intensity tremors can release tectonic plate pressure: Experts
Say such activity prevents large-scale disasters
Bhaderwah/Jammu: The recent spate of mild earthquakes accompanied by aftershocks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda-Ksihtwar region, particularly in the Bhadarwah Valley, has left residents in a state of panic and fear. However, seismic experts note that these small-scale earthquakes can actually help prevent larger disasters. Neeraj Sharma, head of the Institute of Mountain Environment at […]
Zil Hajj moon sighted, Eid-ul-Adha on June 29: Grand Mufti
Srinagar: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul- Islam Monday announced that the Eid-Ul- Adha will be celebrated on June 29 in J&K as the Zil Haj moon has been sighted. The Grand Mufti that the Zil Hajj moon has been sighted on Monday evening following which the Eid-ul- Adha will be celebrated on June […]
Police ensuring citizens live in peaceful environment: Lt Guv Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is ensuring that the citizens live in an environment of peace and take advantage of the developmental endeavours of the government despite facing challenges like terrorism. The J-K Police are promoting the talent of youth by conducting events like Jashn-e-Dal’ and Pedal for […]
IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed RAW chief
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha, widely respected in the intelligence community for his professional competence and an expert on India’s neighbouring countries, was appointed as the head of external spy agency RAW on Monday. He will succeed Samant Goel who completes his four-year stint on June 30. Being the number two in the […]
Army commander reviews Amarnath Yatra preparations
Udhampur: Multi-tiered arrangements, including night domination through night-vision devices, snipers, drone systems and dog squads, will be put in place to ensure foolproof security during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Monday. According to the Army officials, the road stretches on the twin routes of the pilgrimage to the 3,888-metre-high cave shrine are almost […]
Amarnath Yatra-2023: Lt Guv chairs high level meeting, reviews preparedness
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high level meeting Monday to take stock of the preparedness of departments and concerned agencies for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, CEO, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Lt General Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; […]
Girls outshine boys in Class 10 annual exams
Srinagar: Girls yet again outperformed boys in the Class 10 Annual Regular Examinations of the Jammu and Kashmir school education board, the results of which were declared on Monday, officials said. The examinations were conducted in April. As per the results declared by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), 1,18,791 of 1,48,701 […]
MeT forecasts hot and dry weather in JK
Srinagar: Amid forecast for hot and dry weather till June 23, night temperatures saw a rise at most places, settling above normal across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official here said that mainly dry was expected even though possibility of “brief spell of shower and thunderstorm mainly towards late afternoon or evening […]
Several politicians, delegations call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: GM Shaheen, President J&K Janta Dal United (JDU), called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, an official spokesman said Monday. He said that Shaheen discussed with the Lt Governor various public important issues pertaining to fixation of rates of Houseboats and Hotels, completion of pending development works and avenues to boost the […]
Live water storage of about 34 bn cubic metres already lost in India: Official
New Delhi: There is an urgent need for sustainable management of sediments in reservoirs and rivers in the country, a senior Central Water Commission official said on Monday, adding an estimated 34 billion cubic meters (BCM) out of 258 BCM of live storage has already been lost. CWC Chairman Kushvinder Vohra said studies undertaken by […]
