Night temp rises in Kashmir

Night temp rises in Kashmir

Srinagar: Amid forecast for ‘erratic weather’, night temperature increased across Kashmir on Monday, an official said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.4°C against last night’s minus 2.2°C. The temperature was above 1.2°C than the normal for this time of the year, he said. Qazigund witnessed a low of 0.0°C […]

AK Rifle, 2 Pistol Recovered In Poonch

  Poonch: Police and army recovered arms recovered an AK-47 rifle and two pistols along with ammunition in Mendhar area of Poonch district on Monday, officials said.   They said that on basis of specific information Army along with Police’s SOG Mendhàr under the supervision of SDPO Mendhàr Sheezen Bhat and direction of SSP Poonch […]

At 245, J&K Reports Lowest Single Day Covid Tally In 41 Days

      Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 245 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest daily count in 41 days, even as there was no death to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said, 160 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 85 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall […]

KU to notify modalities for re-opening of campuses from March 1

KU to notify modalities for re-opening of campuses from March 1

  Srinagar: The University of Kashmir will shortly notify the modalities for reopening of its main and satellite campuses for in-person teaching from March 1, 2022. The decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad in the wake of deliberations held by J&K Chief Secretary Dr. Arun […]

CBK issues advisory, asks parents of Class 10 students to stay alert regarding fake calls

  Srinagar,: Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) on Monday issued an advisory, asking parents and guardians of students, who have appeared in Class 10th Annual regular Examination-2021 to remain alert with regard to fake calls from unknown persons. A statement issued reads that “If someone received fake call claiming to be School Board Officials etc and […]

Six Officers Promoted To Various Scales Of IAS

  Srinagar,: Government on Monday ordered promotion of six IAS officers to various scales of Indian Administrative Service.   According to an order,, two officers—Sheetal Nanda and Saugat Biswas—have been promoted to the Super Time Scale of IAS (Level 14 of Pay matrix) with effect from 1 January 2022.   The officers shall undergo Mid […]

Amid Forecast For ‘Erratic Weather’, Night Temp Rises In J&K

    Srinagar: Amid forecast for ‘erratic weather’, night temperature increased across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.   A meteorological department official here said  that Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, recorded a low of 1.4°C against last night’s minus 2.2°C. The temperature was above 1.2°C than the normal for this time […]

J&K reports 440 Covid cases with one death

J&K reports 440 Covid cases with one death

Bed occupancy declines further to 3.23% Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 440 fresh cases of Covid with one death by the virus. An official bulletin said Kashmir witnessed only 164 Covid cases while Jammu reported 276 cases, taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 450771. Also, one Covid death was […]

Dastgeer Sahib shrine theft: Police bust gang of 5 thieves in Srinagar

Dastgeer Sahib shrine theft: Police bust gang of 5 thieves in Srinagar

Srinagar: Police solved theft case of Dastgeer Sahib Shrine by arresting main accused involved in the crime. Also, three more persons involved in separate burglaries in Srinagar were arrested. “Stolen money from said shrine and other stolen properties worth lakhs have been recovered,” it said. On the night of February 9, thieves had broken the […]

Schools in J&K to reopen in staggered manner from Feb—14, 28

Schools in J&K to reopen in staggered manner from Feb—14, 28

    Srinagar: The government on Sunday ordered reopening of Schools in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner from February-14 and February-28.   Besides, the government also said that the offline classes for 9th to 12th standard can commence February-14.   State Executive Committee (SEC) in an order said, “The Winter Zone Schools of […]