Srinagar, Dec 10 : The Union Government on Wednesday said it is monitoring glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh through multiple national programmes to study the effects of climate change on the Himalayan region. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, as per the news agency—(KNO), said…
Prolonged dry spell since Nov 5 leaves region with 86% rainfall deficit, falling Jhelum levels, heightened forest fire risk; minimal precipitation expected next week Srinagar, Dec 10 : Jammu and Kashmir has entered a severe rainfall deficit phase, with the region recording just 6.1 mm of precipitation between November 1 and December 9 against the expected…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 09: In preparation for the upcoming winter season, the Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas has emphasised immediate measures to strengthen LPG supply and distribution infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. This was revealed during a review meeting convened today by Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA),…
Srinagar, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association has announced a complete shutdown across the Union Territory on December 15, protesting what it termed as anti-transporter policies and administrative decisions affecting the livelihood of thousands associated with the transport sector. Addressing a press conference, General Secretary, Jammu Kashmir Transport Welfare Association, Sheikh Muhammad…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR 8 DEC: As part of its ongoing Civic Action Programme (CAP) aimed at fostering youth engagement and empowerment, Srinagar Police organized a comprehensive Career Counselling Programme for the students of Government Degree College (Women), Batpora. The programme was held in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere, where senior officers of Srinagar…
Kupwara, Dec 08 : A court in Kupwara, has dismissed the bail applications filed by eight police officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly torturing a policeman in custody in 2023. In its order, the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge Kupwara, as…
Srinagar, Dec 08 : With the Meteorological Department forecasting dry weather over the next ten days, minimum temperatures continued to dip across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh recording sub-zero readings, officials said. As per the news agency—(KNO), in the Kashmir region, Shopian recorded the coldest…
Anantnag, Dec 8 : Protests were held on Monday at the Maternity and Child Care Hospital Anantnag following the death of a 24-year-old woman after delivery, with her family and locals alleging medical negligence. The Jammu and Kashmir government later ordered a formal inquiry into the incident. The deceased, Khushboo Jan, wife of Zubair Ahmed Bhat…
Ganderbal, Dec 8 : Ganderbal Police have arrested two persons and filed a charge sheet in connection with the illegal operation of a drone in a designated no-fly zone during the Amarnath Yatra 2025, officials said. According to police, the incident involved the unauthorised flying of a drone over a notified restricted area along the Yatra…
Once known for clean mountain air, Kashmir now breathing toxic winter air; AQI levels nearing Delhi’s Srinagar, Dec 04 : Kashmir’s well-known mountain air is turning dangerously polluted, as the Valley’s air quality dipped into the ‘Severe’ category this week. Data from AQI.in, showed the Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Jammu and Kashmir touching…
