MeT forecasts light to moderate rain, snow; night temp drops at most places in Kashmir

Srinagar: Weather department here has forecast light to moderate rain and snow at widespread places in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours.A meteorological department official said that there is also possibility of light rain and snow at a few places on Thursday. Generally dry weather is expected from March 15-20, he said. Regarding temperature, […]

4 houses damaged in massive fire in Srinagar

Srinagar: At least four houses were damaged in a fire incident in Islaam Yarbal area of Pathar Masjid in Srinagar’s Downtown late last night, officials said. An official said that around 01:15 am fire broke out in one of the houses near Pathar Masjid. He said that in the incident at least four residential houses […]

Selected Haj-2024 Pilgrims asked to deposit Haj Arrangement Dues

Srinagar: The Haj Committee Tuesday informed all selected Haj Pilgrims to deposit the Haj Arrangement Dues viz. Transport/ Container charges/ Services of Home-guard Volunteers/ Air Cargo Charges/ Service providers and other handling charges to be incurred by JK Haj Committee through J&K Bank in Account No: 1206040500005039.The pay-in-slip can also be downloaded from www.jkshc.org. The […]

Helicopter ambulance among 3 choppers to be procured for LS polls in J&K

Jammu, Mar 12: The election department will procure three helicopters, including air-ambulance for the forthcoming LoK Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and has floated request for proposals (RFP) recently.These steps have been taken in the run up to the preparation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir.As per the RFP, the chief […]

Dr Abid Rashid assigned charge of Director SKIMS Soura

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday assigned the charge of Director SKIMS Soura to Dr Syed Abdi Rashid Shah in addition to his own duties. According to an order,the appointment has been made in view of the retirement of Dr Parvez Koul on March 03. “Consequent upon the retirement on superannuation of Prof. […]

Govt launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA

New Delhi:The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday launched a portal for people eligible to apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official spokesperson said. The move came a day after the government notified rules for implementation of the CAA 2019. “The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 under the CAA-2019 have been […]

Light rains lash plains, Gulmarg among higher reaches receive fresh snowfall

Srinagar: Light rains lashed plains while higher reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Tuesday.A meteorological department official said that in the last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. today, Srinagar received traces of rain, Pahalgam 0.6mm, Kupwara 0.2mm, Kokernag 1.2mm while Gulmarg received 2cms of snowfall. In next 24 hours, he said, there […]

Biker Crashes Into Electric Pole, Dies in Lolab Kupwara

Kupwara: A 23-year-old youth lost his life after a bike he was riding, crashed into an electric pole at Dooniwari in Lolab Kupwara on Monday afternoon.Reports said that a youth Aubaid Khan son of Rayees Ahmad Khan, lost control over the two-wheeler rammed into an electric pole, causing him grievous injuries. The teenager was evacuated […]

Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections in J&K: DGP Swain

Pulwama: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters.Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in Southern district of Pulwama, […]

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