Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K

A moderate earthquake was felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir this evening. Tremors, measuring 5.8 on Richter scale, were felt for several seconds at around 7:58 pm. The epicentre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (70.83°E 36.47°N). There were no immediate reports of any injury or damage to any property received from […]

Dulloo calls for filing maximum GI applications for J&K agriculture products

Dulloo calls for filing maximum GI applications for J&K agriculture products

  Chairs preliminary meet of experts-officers of agriculture-allied sector over GI tagging of agri crops of UT JAMMU, JANUARY 05:Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a preliminary meeting of experts and officers of agriculture-allied sector over the application of Geographical Indication (GI) tagging of agriculture products of Jammu and […]

MUSHROOM MAGIC: Govt. employing latest technological interventions to diversify agriculture sector across J&K

MUSHROOM MAGIC: Govt. employing latest technological interventions to diversify agriculture sector across J&K

Rs 42 Crs PRYMC project set to revolutionize Mushroom Cultivation in UT Production to increase by 3.5 times, employment by 3 times, 768 new enterprises will also be created under the project JAMMU, JANUARY 05: Agricultural diversification is key to reduce the risk in farming activities and the J&K Government is constantly employing latest technological […]

Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C

Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C

SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Severe cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Kupwara experiencing season’s coldest night on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.4°C against last night’s minus 5.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 4.3°C below normal and surpassed the previous lowest temperature that was recorded […]

Skill development

Skill development

In order to prepare the new generation for self employment, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a number of steps to impart skill training with them. The skill development will help them for self employment as they can stand on their own and will get financial support. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu […]

Kashmir braces up for fresh snowfall from Jan 8

Kashmir braces up for fresh snowfall from Jan 8

Amid increase in day temperature, the weatherman has predicted a wet spell from January 07 evening, saying that two Western Disturbances are affecting Jammu and Kashmir from Friday. Deputy Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility of light to moderate snowfall on January 08-09. He said that the plains […]

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JANUARY 04: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ramsoo, Neel, Ukhral, Khari and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 05 from 11 am to 5 pm. Meanwhile, Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to PHE, IRP, Dhar, Dharochan, Seri, Bhalwal and their adjoining […]