Only stranded vehicles to be given passage on highway today Srinagar: The plains of Kashmir valley continued to receive rainfall and a few higher reaches received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while the Srinagar to Jammu national highway stayed shut for the second consecutive day. However, by late afternoon, there was respite from the rains which […]
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said it was aware that China is developing infrastructure in the border regions opposite India in Tibet and Xinjiang autonomous regions, and that it keeps constant watch on all developments having a bearing on country’s security and takes all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. […]
Jammu: Congress leaders need to stand up to the challenges being faced by the country and look into the problems of the people instead of “staying at their homes”, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday. Speaking at a Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) function here, he also said that the Congress […]
Appoints caretakers for operating bank accounts till new body is formed Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Wednesday directed that the elections for the office bearers of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) be concluded by the end of April, 2021. The Court of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul while disposing the plea filed by […]
Anantnag: The people of Akura area, here in Anantnag district, go to the same place for health care as the local cattle – at the so-called New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) that shares its building as well as entrance with the local veterinary unit. The health department, for the past five years now, has […]
Srinagar: No Covid-19 related casualties were reported in J&K on Wednesday but 195 new positive cases were reported. The official Covid bulletin said that the fresh cases include 146 from Kashmir and 49 from Jammu division. It said that 92 patients recovered and were discharged from various hospitals in the last 24 hours, including 23 […]
Shopian: With heavy rains for the past four days in Kashmir, it is a crucial time for fruit growers as green tips are just sprouting on the branches and any wrong spraying of fungicides can destroy the whole crop Horticulture experts and scientists caution fruit growers to be very vigilant during this period. Last season, […]
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden, overlooking the famous Dal Lake here, will be thrown open to the public on Thursday, marking the beginning of new tourism season in Kashmir. Formerly known as Siraj Bagh, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened in 2008 by then chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. The idea of the […]
JAMMU: Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the preparations for a safe and hassle-free Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2021. The Chief Secretary reviewed arrangements for smooth and secure movement of pilgrims particularly along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and Baltal and Chandanwari yatra tracks up to the holy cave. He enjoined upon […]
Baramulla: Police on Wednesday said that all the accused, including two minors, in the case of molestation of a minor girl in Chakloo village of Baramulla have been arrested. Police in a statement said that all the persons accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl have been arrested and they include some minors. Police also refuted […]