Srinagar: Amid forecast for hot and humid weather, night temperature settled above normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 20.5°C against 19.7°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 4.79°C for the summer capital. Qazigund, he […]
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is focussing on the Floriculture sector along with the gardens and the parks. Recently Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the department. The meeting was attended by Director Floriculture, Kashmir, Director Finance, Floriculture, Additional Secretary Floriculture and other concerned officers, both […]
The heat wave has gripped Kashmir for the second straight day on Wednesday as all the stations across the Valley recorded the hottest day of season while the weatherman has predicted hot and dry weather conditions till June 23. Srinagar, the summer capital, again recorded the hottest day of the season as the mercury settled […]
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: In a significant decision to ensure availability of quality healthcare, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved transfer of land for construction of 125 bedded hospital at Reshipora, Budgam . Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, […]
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the preparations of District Administrations and various departments ahead of Eid-ul-Adha festival. The meeting was attended by Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Deputy Commissioners, […]
Board approves activity plan for 2023-24; emphasizes promotion of export, investment, J&K brands SRINAGAR, JUNE 21- Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, today chaired the 12th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) at the Civil Secretariat here. The meeting accorded approval to budget for 2023-24 fiscal with […]
A day after Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir Valley recorded the season’s hottest day, the night temperature too showed an upward trend and settled above normal in J-K on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that hot and dry weather was likely to continue till June 23 even though there is possibility […]
A 12-year-old boy died after drowning in a river in Kheora in Rajouri district this afternoon. An official said that a boy drowned while taking bath in a river at Kheora Rajouri. “Despite efforts by the onlookers, the boy could not be saved,” the official said. An official identified the deceased as one Shahid Ali […]
No traffic will be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday due to repair and maintenance works, an official said on Wednesday. The advisory to observe ‘no traffic day’ on the NH-44, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was issued by Ramban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mussarat Islam, amid […]
Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, One World, One Health. This year’s theme underlines vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji: LG Sinha Yoga is India’s greatest gift to the humanity and it has transcended the boundary of religion, sect and geographical barriers to bring happiness in people’s lives: […]