One Covid death, 104 cases in J&K

One Covid death, 104 cases in J&K

Srinagar: One Covid death was reported in Jammu while 104 new cases of the infection were recorded in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, an official bulletin said. It said that 78 cases were detected in Kashmir and 26 in Jammu division. Moreover, 139 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including […]

MeT predicts snow in Kashmir with arrival of Chillai Kalan

MeT predicts snow in Kashmir with arrival of Chillai Kalan

Srinagar: Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harshest period of winter arrived in Kashmir on Tuesday with improvement in day as well as night temperature. The phase inflicts a host of miseries on people including freezing of water bodies as well as water pipes. The chances of snow are maximum during Chillai Kalan while temperature drops below […]

Motorcyclist killed in Kulgam accident

  Kulgam: A 42-year-old man was killed after a motorcycle he was travelling on met with an accident at Chadder area of Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, an official said.   An official said that Sheeraz Ahmad Khanday (42), son of Abdul Majeed Khanday, who was riding his motorcycle rammed into the trees.   “Due […]

Interview of trainers for Haj-2022 on Dec 23, 24

  Srinagar: All the eligible applicants who have applied for selection as Haj Trainers for Haj–2022 are hereby informed through this news item that their interview for the selection shall be held as per the schedule given underneath from 11.00AM.   For Haj Trainers from Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Budgam, the interview is scheduled […]

NCDC Delhi Confirms 3 Omicron Cases in Jammu

  Srinagar: In a first since its detection, three cases of Omicron – new variant of Covid – have been confirmed from a locality in Jammu by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   “Three Omicron cases confirmed by NCDC, Delhi from a cluster in Jammu. Sample taken on 30th November. RTPCR testing of entire […]

Militants fire at naka party of forces in Soura, Sgr

  Srinagar: Vehicle-borne militants fired at a joint team of police and CRPF at a naka point in Soura area of Srinagar on Tuesday and it was believed that a militant received injury in retaliation, officials said.   An official said  that a team of police led by SP Hazratbal along with CRPF men were […]

PAGD terms Delimitation Commission’s draft as ‘divisive’

  Jammu: Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Tuesday termed the proposal by Delimitation Commission as divisive for Jammu and Kashmir and decided to stage protest against the draft on January 01, 2022. The leaders of PAGD addressed a press conference at Jammu after holding a meeting at the residence of National Conference (NC) […]

Two Minors Die After Falling Into Water-filled Pit in Gagal Lolab

  Srinagar: Two children have died after falling into a water-filled pit in Chakdar Mohalla Gagal in Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this afternoon. Reports  said that two children Mustafa Ahmad Bhadana, 6, son of Mohammad Qasim and Sumaiya Akhter, 6, daughter of Abdul Kareem fell into a deep pit stored with water, dug […]

Day after delimitation commission proposal, PAGD meets in Jammu

  Jammu: A day after delimitation commission drafted a proposal for creation of seven more assembly seats, six in Jammu and one in Kashmir province, an important meeting of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has started at the Jammu residence of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah. Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

Chillai Kalan, 40-day harshest winter period begins

    Srinagar; As the Valley is reeling under cold and dry weather conditions, the 40-day harshest winter period “Chillai Kalan” begins on Tuesday.   With maximum chances of snowfall during this period, sub-zero temperatures cause freezing of water bodies, including Dal during the Chillai Kalan which ends on January end.   The day temperature […]