Avalanche warning issued to 6 districts in J&K
Srinagar : The authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.
According to a communique, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low…
Man dies, another injured in mysterious blast in Kishtwar village
Kishtwar : A man died while another one was injured after a mysterious blast took place in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district on Wednesday.
A senior police official told that a mysterious blast took place in Symbol locality of Chatroo…
Junk food behind fatty liver epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar : On World Liver Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday expressed pressing concern over surge in fatty liver disease which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir valley.
“Junk food is causing spike in…
14 ‘absent’ employees suspended, 21 others issued show cause notice in Poonch
Poonch : Deputy Commissioner Poonch Inder Jeet (JKAS) on Wednesday placed under suspension 14 employees for remaining absent from their legitimate duties without any authorization. Moreover, official sources told GNS, show cause notices…
Sarpanch arrested on rape charges in Baramulla village
Sopore : A Sarpanch affiliated with Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday.
An official told that Ali…
Rains Drench J&K as MeT Predicts More Till April 22
‘Significant Decrease In Intensity Expected From Today Evening’; Mercury Drops
Srinagar : Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir even as the weather department here on Wednesday modified its forecast, predicting intermittent rainfall…
No alarming flood-like situation in Kashmir, people need not to panic: CE I&FC
Srinagar : As the Kashmir received incessant rainfall since yesterday, the authorities on Wednesday said that there is no alarming flood-like situation in the Valley and people need not to panic.
chief engineer Irrigation and Flood…
Man shoots wife, then himself in Kishtwar
Jammu : A man, reportedly an ex-serviceman, shot himself and his wife in Kishtwar. Both have been hospitalised.
A police official told that Ghulam Hussain of village Thakrie shot his wife with 12 bore rifle.
The official said the lady…
CS calls for third-party audit of JK Minerals to boost its performance, generate employment
Jammu : Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday 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…
SSP Awantipora chairs crime, security review meeting at DPL Awantipora
Srinagar : Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Awantipora Ajaz Ahmed Zargar chaired a crime and security review meeting with SDPOs, DySP DAR Awantipora, CIO SIU Awantipora and SHOs of Police District Awantipora.
During the meeting,…