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Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday issued a medium- danger level avalanche warning for three districts in Kashmir division. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2500 metres over Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory as per GNS. People living in the specified areas []
Asks them to make people aware about dangerous ideas of Congress, INDIA bloc
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the as long as single BJP worker is alive, no one can bring Article 370 back in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a poll rally in Bihar he said that the opposition leaders are also saying that they will bring Article 370 back in Jammu and Kashmir. []
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said that in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls there is a need to elect trustworthy representative who will persuade New Delhi that decisions taken on August 05, 2019 need to be reversed. Mehbooba who was addressing an election rally in south Kashmirs Anantnag asserted that PDP is the sole voice []
Water level to recede in next 2 hrs; Situation under control, no need to panic as water level in Southern Kashmir receding: I&FC
Residents evacuated, infrastructure damaged Situation under control, ready to tackle pressure: CE I&C Kupwara & Handwara hit hard, rescue operations underway 336 families from flood-affected areas moved to safer places 51 villages partially inundated Twochildren among 8 injured after house collapsed in Uri Srinagar, Apr29: Amidst incessant []
Emergency evacuation plan rolled out for flood-prone areas in Sgr Advises caution around River Jhelum, Dal Lake Srinagar, Apr 29: In anticipation of potential emergencies, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin, has assured residents of the district that the administration is fully prepared to tackle any challenges that may arise. We have advised residents []
KU postpones all exams scheduled today
Weather expected to improve today: MeT Jammu-Srinagar blocked; Mughal Road closed Major avalanche warning issued in 4 districts Srinagar, Apr 29: Plains in Kashmir experienced intermittent heavy rains, while upper reaches witnessed fresh snowfall, leading to a rise in water levels in rivers and streams. The adverse weather conditions triggered []
Jammu, Apr 29: Prime Minister NarendraModi, in an exclusive interview with the News18 Network, issued a defiant challenge to the Congress and other opposition parties: daring them to resurrect Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to recent statements from opposition leaders expressing intent to reinstate Article 370, PM Modi firmly emphasized the legal and []
JAMMU, APR29: In a significant development, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain, convened a high-level meeting today to deliberate on the arrangements for the upcoming ShriAmarnathjiYatra 2024. Attended by a host of officials including IGP Traffic, DIG CRPF, Director Tourism, Deputy Commissioners of various districts, and representatives from line departments, the []
Inks MoU with BSNL for Command &Control Centre within 3 mnths OPDs, IPDs, tests, discharges & other hospital activities to be available online 247 JAMMU, Apr 29: In a landmark development for healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) in Jammu is set to transition to a []
Drones, quadcopters being used for aerial surveillance Hundreds attend funeral of slain VDG member Srinagar, Apr29: A day after a member of Village Defence Guards (VDG) was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Panara village of Udhampur district, a massive search operation is underway to trace the four terrorists in []
Jammu, Apr29: The Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), SadanandVasant Date, convened a meeting at the Police Headquarters in Jammu and engaged in detailed discussions with the Director General of Police J&K, R.R Swain, along with other senior officers. The focus of the interaction centered on reinforcing collaborative efforts in investigations to combat []
Call for robust urban planning to mitigate future disasters
Srinagar, April 29: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Associated Hospital, Government Medical College, Baramulla has conducted the successful first-ever total laparoscopic hysterectomy procedure on a 50-year-old female patient. The patient was suffering from postmenopausal ovarian cyst with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), a condition traditionally managed through open methods requiring large abdominal incisions. In a groundbreaking []
Says this election not NC vs PDP battle or trivial things
Visitors gift track suits, sports, edible and other items to over 100 children Chairman appeals people to visit orphanages
Over 2500 student Innovators to get trained in product designing and ergonomics design thinking
Jammu, Apr 29: A collaborative meeting of the National Conference (NC) and Congress was held at Minitownship Jagti, which was chaired by Bushan Lal Bhat, former MLC, and Shadi Lal Pandita, convener of the Congress Migrant Cell. The meeting delved into the historical contributions of both parties towards the advancement of Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) pre []
Jammu, April 29: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Techible, an innovative startup on Monday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to give a flip to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Union Territory. The collaboration is geared towards fostering entrepreneurship development and providing high-quality internship and training opportunities through the Summer School []
Srinagar, Apr 29: In the face of heavy rainfall, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has demonstrated exemplary work, with its staff particularly the drainage wing was seen working tirelessly on ground to tackle the issue of water inundation due to continuous and heavy rainfall. With areas like Gogji Bagh, Hazratbal, Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Sir Sayed []
Ganderbal: Earlier on Monday, an avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, triggered by intense snowfall. While the avalanche caused a moment of fear among residents, thankfully, there were no casualties or financial losses reported. The avalanche descended from a nearby mountain, prompting concern in the community. The incident was []
Srinagar, Apr 29: Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Partys claims that the situation has improved in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said on Monday that the situation has improved so much that we should thank Allah for it. Bade zabardast sudhre hai. There has []
Jammu, Apr 29: The Regional Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Jammu expressed grave concerns regarding the recent incident in Ramban district, where over 50 houses suffered damage due to the sinking of a significant portion of road and land in Permote village. The incident has left many families displaced and in []
5 Villages fully inundated at Handwara, several bridges & other infrastructure projects suffer damages
7 persons rescued from debris in Uri; Whiteout in several areas, MeT predicts gradual improvement from tomorrow; Power supply remains unaffected, says KPDCL Chief Engineer
The landscape of electoral politics in Kashmir has taken a fascinating turn in the wake of the first Lok Sabha elections post the abrogation of Article 370. In a notable development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen to remain on the sidelines, yet its influence looms large over the proceedings as four distinct fronts []
Higher Reaches Receive Fresh Snowfall, Day Temp Drops Below Normal Across J&K
In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Kashmir University on Monday announced postponing of all examinations scheduled tomorrow, April 30. It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which are scheduled to be held on 30 April, 2024 stands postponed, varsity said in a notification, []
In view of incessant rains, the divisional administration in Kashmir Monday decided to keep schools closed here on Tuesday as precautionary measure. The administration however said there was no need to panic and the decision was taken as a precautionary measure. According to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bhuduri []
Stresses on coordination among line Departments for prompt response to any flood like situation
Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Partys claims that the situation has improved in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said on Monday that the situation has improved so much that we should thank Allah for it. Bade zabardast sudhre hai. There has been so much []
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today conducted an extensive visit to different areas in the district to assess the flow of water and monitor the flood control situation, besides reviewing the preparedness and timely response to any potential water-related emergency. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama and Awantipora, as well as other senior []
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession. A Police party of Police Station Qazigund at a checkpoint established at Bonigam, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar son of Sonauallah Dar resident of []
An avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Monday. No casualties or financial losses were reported since the avalanche struck the Sonamarg area on the forest side, thus resulting in no damage, said officials. Visuals show Project Beacon of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) conducting a snow-clearing operation at []
In a fervent call to action, Vivek Bali, the State General Secretary , Janata Dal (United) has rallied the electorate of Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar and Baramulla constituencies to seize the mantle of responsibility and shape the trajectory of our nation in the upcoming phases of voting. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of democracy, Bali passionately advocates for []
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway, Mughal road and Srinagar-Leh road have been closed for traffic due to landslides and shooting stones amid snow and rainfall since last night, officials said on Monday. SSP Traffic National Highway Ramban, Rohit Baskotra told the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that shooting stones and landslides occured near Mehad, Kishtwadi []
Ganderbal, April 29: Another body was recovered from the River Sindh, escalating the death toll to five following a tragic accident involving a Tavera vehicle at Gagangeer Hung area of Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Kashmirs district Ganderbal . The vehicle, which was carrying eight tourists, met with a grave accident yesterday, leading to multiple casualties []
Srinagar, Apr 28: Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kupwara, Abdul Majeed Dar, has directed all principals and heads of institutions to personally monitor the weather situation and keep a close eye on educational facilities. A communiqu shared by CEO Kupwara states, In view of the inclement weather and rainfall, all principals, zonal education officers, and headmasters []
Srinagar, April 28: In line with directives from State Drugs Controller, Lotika Khujuria and Joint Drugs Controller Irfana Ahmad, a team of Drug Control officers led by Assistant Drugs Controller Dr. Zaffer Ahmad Bhat conducted surprise inspections in the Villgam area and Main market of Handwara. An official from the Drug Controller Department told Rising []
Srinagar, April 28 : The Shri Pratap Singh Museum (SPS) is playing a major role in connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. With the help of a good number of artifacts, SPS Museum is showing the connection between Kashmir and the rest of the country. The SPS Museum is playing a vital role []
Jammu, Apr28:Natrang staged a dramatic presentation of Munshi Prem Chands famous short story, Kafan here at Natrang Studio Theatre in its Sunday Theatre Series. The play was directed by Neeraj Kant. Though written many years ago by countrys most celebrated and visionary writer, the story appears timeless and still has a lot to convey to []
Kulgam, Apr 28: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday criticised the decision to consider rescheduling the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary seat election due to weather conditions, calling it mere excuses. She urged the Election Commission of India not to undermine the confidence of the people in the electoral process. On []
Srinagar, Apr 28: In the wake of the recent tragic boat incident in Gandbal area of Srinagar, where a boat capsized resulting in the loss of lives, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) UT President Ravinder Raina on Sunday visited the affected area to extend condolences and support to the grieving families. The incident, which occurred 12 []
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The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Sonamarg today. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor said:I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious lives in an unfortunate road accident in Sonamarg, Ganderbal today. In this hour of grief, my thoughts []
In a devastating incident near Gagangeer Hung area of Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, a Tavera vehicle carrying tourists met with an accident, resulting in four confirmed deaths, one still missing, and two rescued with injuries. The incident unfolded when the Tavera vehicle (registration number 8950/JK13B) plunged into the Nallah Sindh after the driver []