Fire Service Day Observed In Srinagar To Pay Homage To Martyrs

Srinagar: Fire Service Day was observed in Srinagar to pay homage to those martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir who have attended emergencies in great odds and sacrificed their precious lives while fighting fires. In this regard a function was observed at Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters Batamaloo Srinagar. April 14 is observed as “National Fire […]

‘Authorities disallow Jummat-ul-Vida at Historic Jama Masjid Srinagar’

Srinagar: The managing body of the Jama Masjid here on Friday said that the authorities have disallowed “Jummat-ul-vida” congregational prayers at the historic mosque. “District magistrate and police officials visited jama Masjid in the morning at 9.30 am and asked the management to lock the gates of the Masjid as administration had decided that jummat-ul-vida […]

Amid wet spell forecast after April 15, light temp rises in J&K

Srinagar: Amid forecast for wet spell after April 15, night temperature recorded a rise on Friday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.0°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.0°C, […]

India, Japan can work together for greater synergy between G7 & G20: FM Sitharaman

Washington,:India and Japan can work together to achieve greater coordination and synergy between G7 and G20 member countries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. India holds the annual revolving presidency of G20 countries and Japan is the current president of G7 countries. Sitharaman said Japan has invited her to the meeting of G7 finance […]

Margan Top Road opened after winter halt

Kishtwar: After a long winter halt, the Margan Top Road in district Kishtwar has finally been opened officially. The road connects the remote regions of Marwah and Warwan with the rest of Jammu and Kashmir. The road was cleared of snow with the tireless efforts of the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Projects of […]

India’s exports up 6 pc to USD 447 billion in 2022-23

Rome,: The country’s exports rose by about 6 per cent to a “record” USD 447 billion during 2022-23 on account of healthy growth in the outbound shipments of sectors such as petroleum, pharma and chemicals and marine, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The country’s imports also grew by 16.5 per cent […]

“No homework for students upto Class-II”: DSEK issues homework schedule

Srinagar: School Education Department Thursday said that there shall be no homework for students upto Class-II while only a maximum of two hours a week shall be for Classes 3 to 5. In a circular, Director School Education Department said that for primary classes, there will be no homework up to Class-Il and a maximum […]

16 women injured as house collapses in Poonch village

Poonch: At least sixteen women were injured after a house collapsed in Khanetar village of Poonch district on Thursday. An official said that incident happened when people had assembled in the house of Zakir Hussain Shah of Khanetar village to mourn death of a family member. He said that due to heavy load amid large […]

Dry Weather Likely In J&K Till Weekend, Wet Spell Expected Thereafter Till April 20

Srinagar: Mainly dry weather is expected to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till April 15 even as the minimum temperature recorded an increase at most places on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said from April 16-17, generally cloudy weather with intermittent light rain and thunderstorm or lightning at scattered to fairly widespread […]

Drone carrying cash, ammunition recovered in Rajouri

Rajouri: Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday said it recovered a drone carrying with ammunition and cash in Beri Patan area of Rajouri district. An official said that a suspicious movement of aerial object was picked last night in Beri Patan near the Line of Control after which a massive cordon and search operation was […]