Srinagar, Aug 28 : The water level in River Jhelum has started receding, bringing much-needed relief to Kashmir after days of incessant rainfall, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department said on Thursday. Chief Engineer, I&FC Kashmir, Er Showkat Hussain, told the news agency- (KNO) that the water level has dropped by more than seven feet…
Srinagar, Aug 28 : At a time when people in Kashmir are grappling with the threat of floods and anxiously relying on communication networks for safety updates, telecom giant Bharti Airtel has come under severe criticism for failing to keep its services operational. For the third consecutive day, Airtel subscribers in the Valley have been left…
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…
At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst hit Chashoti in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, triggering flash floods and raising fears of significant casualties. The incident occurred near the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, confirmed that a langar (community kitchen) in the…
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…
