Bandipora, Aug 23: A powerful hailstorm on Saturday evening wreaked havoc on standing crops and apple orchards in several villages of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, with Dardpora and Shamthan among the worst affected. On Saturday, MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat visited the affected villages to assess the situation.He was accompanied by officers from the agriculture, horticulture,…
Srinagar Aug 22: Amidst a world that continues to be divided by politics, borders, and challenges, the Valley of Kashmir provided an unlikely stage for a global celebration of art. Callisto Art & Culture’s 2nd International Online Art Competition in partnership with Ehsaas Foundation NGO Kashmir provided a space where more than a hundred artists…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE KULGAM, AUGUST 20: In a significant step towards ensuring consumer rights and fair trade practices in the e-commerce sector, Legal Metrology Department, Kulgam has imposed a penalty of Rs.1 lakh on a leading Amazon seller for violation of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The penal action follows an intensive inspection…
MeT warns of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in vulnerable areas Srinagar, Aug 18 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather update and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of heavy rainfall and possible flash floods in several districts over the coming days. According to the forecast, light to moderate rain…
Srinagar, Aug 13 : As the temperatures continued to soar once again across the valley, the weatherman here has predicted moderate showers in Kashmir and heavy to very heavy rainfall in Jammu division for the next two days. Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad told the news agency—(KNO) that generally cloudy with light to moderate…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE ANANTNAG, AUGUST 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Trophy unveiling ceremony of Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) at Anantnag. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the players and officials and congratulated the organisers of the Bijbehara Premier League. “Bijbehara Premier League is widely considered as the most prestigious cricket tournament…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, AUGUST 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and assess the measures being taken to achieve the goal of a tuberculosis-free Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME); Mission Director, National…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR 9 AUG: In a remarkable display of Community – School Synergy, a Grand Cluster Level Parent–Teacher Meet (PTM) was organised in the institution, falling under the jurisdiction of Chief Education Office Bandipora. The event was held in strict compliance with the directives of the Worthy Director School Education, Kashmir (DSEK)…
Pulwama, Aug 6,: In a swift operation, the Kakapora Police in collaboration with the Food Safety Department destroyed approximately 350 kilograms of rotten and unregulated meat in the Lelhara area of Kakapora on Wednesday. The meat, which was earlier recovered near Pampore Highway, was found to be unfit for human consumption. Acting promptly, authorities safely disposed…
Srinagar, August 6: A woman injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Beerwah area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district has succumbed to her injuries at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, while her son continues to battle for life. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning when a speeding tipper struck a scooter in Wachoo village, throwing both the…
