UDHAMPUR, Sep 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today conducted an extensive visit to the damaged stretch of National Highway (NH-44) at Thard to review the pace of ongoing restoration works and regulation of traffic movement. The Div Com was accompanied by IGP Traffic, Regional Officer NHAI, SSP Udhampur, SSP Traffic NHW, Additional District Development…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
NEW DELHI: The CBI filed a chargesheet against Anil Ambani and others over alleged fraudulent…
NEW DELHI: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book…
JAMMU: The Northern Railways have ferried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend further the due…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
JAMMU: The longest transportation tunnel of the country on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he flagged off the first electrified trains of the Kashmir valley.…
JAMMU, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the revocation of Article 370 was pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of Jammu and Kashmir, asserting his government was committed to transforming the Valley…
SRINAGAR: Due to poor weather, several flights at Srinagar International Airport have been cancelled, and officials indicated on Tuesday that the operation is probably going to be completely suspended. According to Javed Anjum, director of Srinagar International Airport, inclement weather has caused numerous aircraft cancellations; however, the precise figure of cancelled flights is unknown. According to him, a lot of Indigo and other planes are in standby status, and given the amount of snowfall in Srinagar, it's possible that operations would be entirely halted. The weather service predicts that snowfall will persist in several areas of Kashmir into the evening or late night. [caption id="attachment_11387" align="alignnone" width="300"] Several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall[/caption]
KATHUA, Feb 20: In the Kathua area of Jammu and Kashmir, three construction workers and a load carrier driver were rescued on Tuesday after being stuck in a swollen river, according to officials. The unexpected surge in water caused by the heavy overnight rains grabbed the four individuals who had gone to work on building a bridge over the Ujh river near Kathua town, according to the officials. After several hours of frantic work, a combined police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team raced to the location and managed to free the stranded individuals, they reported. [caption id="attachment_11384" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 Rescued From Flash Floods In Kathua[/caption]
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was abrogated in 2019, was the biggest hurdle in the development of the erstwhile state. Modi…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday while showering praises on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that gone are the days when hartal calendars would be issued from the neighbouring country as…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, in Jammu and Kashmir worth over Rs 32,000 crore. From Jammu, the prime minister also launched…
SOPORE: J&K Police on Tuesday morning rescued a pregnant woman amidst heavy snowfall from Zethan to PHC Dangiwacha in North Kashmir's Sopore. A Police spokesperson said, "A distress call from Shamshad Ahmad Mir R/O Zethan…
Jammu, Feb 20: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative on Tuesday as he officially opened the first electric train in the Kashmir valley and the train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. We required it. It is crucial for both our population and tourists. This is a significant step that was accomplished today. Farooq Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, congratulated PM Modi and the Railway Ministry on their accomplishment."The rail link between us helps with the supply and transportation of goods and services, as well as many issues that could arise with the road service. I'm hoping that this service will help our people advance. The former JK CM said, "We had hoped that this service would happen in 2007, but there were many challenges because of the terrain. However, they have overcome this, and this service will start." [caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Thank PM Modi For Electric Train”: NC Chief Farooq Abdullah Praises PM Modi For Electric Train Launch In J&K[/caption]
JAMMU, Feb 20: Following landslides in more than a dozen locations in the Ramban district on Tuesday, the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for a second day, according to traffic department authorities. The officials advised people to stay off the road until further updates because the bad weather is making it difficult to clear the damaged regions between Ramban and Banihal. "Landslides/mudslides/shooting stones (from hillocks) at Dalwas, Peerha, near Peerha Tunnel, Mehad-Cafeteria, Jaiswal bridge, Trishul Morh, Seri, T2, Monkey Morh, Mom Passi, Gangroo, Hingni Marog, Kishtwari Pather, Shalghari Rampari, Tabela, and Chamalwas are blocking the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)," a traffic department spokesperson stated.He claimed that the third day of rain in a row had further complicated the road clearance efforts. Additionally, a traffic department official reported on Monday that landslides caused by intense rains in Dalwas, Mehad-Cafeteria, Chamalwas, Shalgadi, and Gangroo resulted in the suspension of traffic on the 270-kilometer highway at approximately 9.30 am. The Banihal town along the route had 83.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 am on Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the meteorological department.According to the spokesman, Bhaderwah in the Doda district had 58.8 mm of rainfall, while Batote in Ramban recorded 49.6 mm. Katra town, which serves as the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in the Reasi district, reported 16.2 mm of rain during the same period. According to the statement, Jammu saw 5.8 mm of rain up till 8.30 am. The rest of the city was expected to see widespread rains throughout the day, with isolated showers continuing until February 25 with the exception of February 23. [caption id="attachment_11366" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked For Second Day As Landslides Hit Several Places[/caption]
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