Fresh snowfall in many higher areas of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 31 (PTI) Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, officials said on Wednesday. The tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam received fresh light to moderate snowfall overnight, which was going on when last reports came in, they said. They said the […]
India logs 133 fresh Covid cases
NEW DELHI: India saw a single-day rise of 133 Covid cases, while the number of active cases stood at 1,389, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. Two deaths — one each from Gujarat and Maharashtra — have been reported in 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am. The number of […]
Country touching new heights of progress: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the country is touching new heights of progress and asserted that its journey of “inclusive and all-round” development will continue with people’s blessings. In his remarks ahead of Parliament’s Budget Session, Modi also slammed those opposition MPs who “habitually” disrupt proceedings. “Those habitual of creating disturbances, […]
Last Budget Session of LS begins today
FM will also present Budget for Jammu and Kashmir New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament, the last of the present Lok Sabha, begins today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the lower and upper Houses, and the government urging opposition parties to cooperate in the smooth conduct of the proceedings. Union […]
During LG’s Mulaqaat, Sinha directs for quick action on public complaints
Says listening to one another is pillar of good governance Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed officials to take quick action on public complaints in a time-bound manner with greater transparency. Sinha made these assertions while interacting with citizens during the “LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing” through virtual mode, an official press […]
J&K is creating new identity as land of peace, harmony and brotherhood: LG Sinha
Pays tributes to Gandhi on his death anniversary, says his principles are shaping new J&K Jammu: “Mahatma Gandhiji’s principles are shaping a new Jammu & Kashmir, which has been a victim of violence and terrorism for more than three decades. Following the ideals of Bapu, the UT of J&K is today creating its new […]
Review orders on internet restrictions in J&K not meant to be kept in cupboard, says SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said review orders to consider pleas for the restoration of internet services in Jammu and Kashmir are “not meant to be kept in the cupboard” and asked the administration to publish them. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol gave Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, […]
Uber launches operations in J&K
New Delhi: Ride-hailing firm Uber on Tuesday said it has started operations in Jammu and Kashmir with the launch of services in Srinagar. Uber will offer Uber Go and outstation cab service Uber Intercity in the Valley. “Uber’s launch in Srinagar is in line with its expansion plans in India, with an aim to increase […]
40-day period of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ ends with no, very little snow!
Srinagar: The 40-day harsh winter period known as ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ ended on Tuesday with no snowfall in the plains of Kashmir and below-normal precipitation in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said. There was light to moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley at the fag-end of the 40-day period, most of the […]
J&K govt renames 33 edu institutions, roads after martyrs, eminent personalities
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday renamed 33 government schools, colleges and roads after martyrs and eminent personalities. The government in its order directed Administrative Secretaries to take immediate necessary steps, including amending their records, for effecting the changes. “Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Jammu regions shall personally monitor the naming of the infrastructure/assets in […]
