1cm Snowfall In Gulmarg, Rains Drench J&K Plains

1cm Snowfall In Gulmarg, Rains Drench J&K Plains

Srinagar: Upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall while intermittent rains lashed plains, bringing mercury down in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received 28.3mm of rain, Qazigund 68.0mm, Pahalgam 43.7mm, Kokernag 36.8mm, Gulmarg 40.4mm (also […]

4 Soldiers Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire In Poonch

4 Soldiers Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire In Poonch

Poonch: At least four army soldiers were burnt alive after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Poonch district on Thursday. Official sources said that the incident took places in Bhatadhurian area of Mendhar Sub Division in Poonch this afternoon. There was no official confirmation so far as regards the reasons leading to […]

ECI extends date for filling claims, objections

ECI extends date for filling claims, objections

JAMMU, APRIL 20: The Election Commission of India has extended the date for filling claims and objections in connection with Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls up to 6th of May 2023. According a communiqué issued here today by the office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, the eligible persons can now file their applications […]

Model villages

Model villages

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is focusing on the village level development and recently Chief Secretary held panchayat level convergence meetings. He said that efforts have to be put in place so that all aspiring villages move to model villages as quickly as possible as per the norms of the government of India. He […]

CS takes stock of restoration works of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex

CS takes stock of restoration works of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex

JAMMU, APRIL 19: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review restoration works and developmental issues of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex. Issues discussed in the meeting included finance and release of funds, as well as administrative approval of several other components of this mega project. A specific issue that was discussed […]

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, APRIL 19: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to JIO Reliance Office and Part of Greater Kailash shall remain affected on April 20 from 9 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Bishnah, Nandpur, Salehar, Suhagpur, Seora, Ramgarh, Arnia, Miran Sahib, Bari Brahmana and adjoining areas shall […]

New transport

New transport

The Union Government has kept a handsome budget for the modernization of transport in Jammu and Kashmir. Apart from this the Tribal Affairs Department has procured 40 trucks for the transportation of nomadic families from Jammu to Srinagar so that they do not have to complete the distance by foot. Transport facilities are being made […]

Chief Secretary calls for third-party audit of JK Minerals to boost its performance, generate employment

Chief Secretary calls for third-party audit of JK Minerals to boost its performance, generate employment

JAMMU, APRIL 18: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired 175th board meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Minerals Ltd. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasised over the need for a third-party audit to evaluate the performance of the corporation’s mines. He stated that the audit would assess whether the mines are operating at […]

Smart City Works In Srinagar Tacky, Heritage Style Being Replaced By ‘Hideous Tiles Seen In Public Toilets’: Mehbooba

Smart City Works In Srinagar Tacky, Heritage Style Being Replaced By ‘Hideous Tiles Seen In Public Toilets’: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday lashed out at the administration for causing “inconvenience” to the public and “destroying aesthetics” in Srinagar city as part of the developmental works under the smart city project. “Excavating half of Srinagar for a ‘Smart City’ by reducing motorable roads to increase pedestrian paths isn’t just […]