Srinagar, Apr 4: Two days ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, a meeting of the legislators of the ruling National Conference (NC) and its alliance partners began here on Friday amid growing disquiet between the Raj Bhavan and the six-month-old government in the Union Territory.The meeting, chaired by…
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…
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…
JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…
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JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar who is also Electoral Roll Observer, today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in Jammu District. The meeting was attended by…
JAMMU: In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff.…
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 24: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing works on major projects of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and its associated hospitals and…
RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24: In a significant move towards enhancing administrative efficiency and public service delivery, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today conducted a comprehensive review of the status of online services across different departments, here…
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 24: Continuing its pursuit to obtain pending arrears from defaulting consumers, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) collected a revenue of Rs.6.63 crore on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Corporation’s inspections to check power pilferage…
Appreciates the efforts of the audit community towards transparent and accountable governance Week-long Audit Day celebrations provide us with an opportunity to reflect on audit community’s critical role & contribution to good governance and shaping…
JAMMU, Nov 24: Pakistan is making attempts to push foreign terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday, and highlighted that there is a presence of retired soldiers…
JAMMU: In the national championship that was held in New Delhi, Indian shooter Chain Singh took home three gold medals. At the 66th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi, he took home three gold medals. He also set a new 50-meter rifle prone national record. Chain Singh is a native of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. He won the gold medal in the individual division of the 7th Asian Airgun Championship in Kuwait, the bronze medal in the men's 50-meter rifle three positions event at the 2014 Asian Games, and six gold medals in total—three in individual and three in team events—at the 2016 South Asian Games. In 2007, Chain Singh received his gun training in the Indian Army. [caption id="attachment_6071" align="alignnone" width="189"] Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship[/caption]
Srinagar, Nov 24: According to officials on Friday, most of Kashmir saw temperatures above freezing last night as residents received a break from the cold and fog. According to the officials, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was 0.9 degrees Celsius. For the first time in the previous five days, they claimed, the city's minimum temperature remained above freezing. Minimum temperatures between 0 and 1.7 degrees Celsius were also recorded in Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kokernag, Kulgam, and Kupwara.With a temperature of minus 3.3 degrees Celsius, the Pahalgam tourist resort in the south Kashmir Anantnag district was the coldest place in the valley. Shopian, with a temperature of minus 2.5 degrees Celsius, was the next coldest place on record. A low of minus 2.0 degrees Celsius was recorded at the Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir. The meteorologist explained that last night's increase in the minimum temperature was caused by the arrival of a western disturbance that is predicted to have an impact on the system. There is less fog in the early morning hours as a result of the temperature increase. [caption id="attachment_6062" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Srinagar Records 0.9 Deg C[/caption]
SRINAGAR: This year, over nine lakh tourists have experienced the Gondola ride at Gulmarg, and by the end of the year, that number is predicted to surpass one million. Travellers characterise the encounter as seductive and bizarre. Kashmir tourism's main draw is the Gulmarg Gondola, which is run and managed by J&K Cable Car Corporation. Situated at a height of 14,000 feet, it is Asia's highest operating cable car and may be the most popular ropeway in the country. This year, the Corporation redesigned the second phase of the Gandola using the newest technology, conducted multiple safety tests, and improved the ticket issuing mechanism to improve and enhance the service delivery.J&K Cable Car Corporation's managing director, Raja Yaqoob, stated that the company is aware of its importance as a major player in the J&K tourism industry. He stated that the company is dedicated to enhancing visitors' experiences by providing them with a simple, hassle-free, and secure travel. He urged travellers to book their tickets exclusively online, adhere to the times specified on the ticket, and avoid any inconvenience by promising even better facilities during the upcoming winter season. The Gulmarg Cable Car has two phases, which are as follows: the first goes from the Gulmarg resort to Kongdori valley, and the second goes from Kongdori to Apharwath Peak.There are 18 towers and 108 cabins on the ropeway overall. The first stage travels to Kongdoori Station, located in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley, from the Gulmarg resort at 2,650 metres (8,694 feet). At Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of neighbouring Afarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)), the second stage of the ropeway ascends to a height of 3,980 m (13,058 ft). [caption id="attachment_6059" align="alignnone" width="300"] More than 9 lac tourists enjoy Gondola ride at Gulmarg this yr[/caption]
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