Widespread rain, snow in higher reaches predicted in J&K
Srinagar: A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to bring widespread rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday evening with the system remaining active till April 9, officials said. Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected over the Jammu division from afternoon, which will extend […]
Work underway on ‘One Nation, One Election’: PM Modi
Says positive discussions ongoing New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the “mission is still ongoing” for implementing the BJP’s two key agendas, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and ‘One Nation, One Election’, with serious discussions underway and positive progress made. Virtually addressing an event marking the BJP’s 47th Foundation Day, Modi […]
Compassionate appointments must not be delayed: CM
Distributes appointment letters to 124 RAS beneficiaries Assures reforms for faster, transparent process Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday called for expediting the process and to see what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process. The Chief Minister made […]
Probe ordered by LG into Ganderbal encounter appropriate: CM Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday refused to enter into the debate on whether a judicial or magisterial probe should be ordered into the Ganderbal encounter, and justified the probe ordered by the lieutenant governor, stating that a prompt inquiry was needed. The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in […]
‘Cattle intrusion on highways’: SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to prevent such occurrences
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to ensure that stray cattle is kept away from national and state highways across the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Centre and others, including […]
NIA begins probe into arms smuggling through drones across India-Pakistan border
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy aimed at carrying out terror attacks in India, officials said on Monday. Acting on a directive from the Union home ministry, the anti-terror agency has registered a […]
MeT predicts rains, snow from Tuesday afternoon
Issues flood warning for Zojila, Mughal Road Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast widespread rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday afternoon, warning of flooding risks along the Zojila Pass and Mughal Road. Director Meteorological Department, Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light […]
BJP celebrates foundation day near erstwhile separatist bastion
Says there’s no fear anymore Srinagar: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday celebrated its 47th foundation day at Rajouri Kadal area of Srinagar, once a bastion of separatist politics in the Valley. Scores of party workers took part in the celebrations — where a flag was hoisted and sweets were distributed — […]