Officials say decision taken in view of limited power availability Riyaz Bhat Srinagar, Apr 22 : In the existing ‘unscheduled power cuts and power outages’ Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Monday said that there will be further increase in power curtailments. The DISCOM said that the step has been taken in view of limited power…
Jammu, April 22 (UNI) Ahead of Phase-3 Lok Sabha elections for Rajouri-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency scheduled on May 7, an employee of Social Welfare Department, was shot dead in an alleged terrorist(s) attack on Monday in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that a man identified as Mohammad Raziq, 40, resident of Kunda…
Srinagar, April 22 (UNI) Pitching against the abrogation of Article 370, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the battle for Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir is not between her Peoples Democratic Party and the National Conference, but about who would carry J&K’s voice to New Delhi. “People understand they need a voice…
Srinagar, Apr 22 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Gandbal area of Srinagar to express condolences to the families who lost their kin in a boat capsize tragedy recently. Six people died and three others including a father-son duo remain missing after a boat carrying nearly two dozen people,…
Hailstorm wreaks havoc in South Kashmir areas; Sgr-Jmu highway reopens for traffic movement Srinagar, Apr 20 : The light rains continued for the third straight day on Saturday in Kashmir parts while hailstorm wreaked havoc in several areas of South Kashmir districts. The occasional sunshine was witnessed till today afternoon, but the weather conditions took a…
NASIR ALI SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: On the concluding day of Fire Service Week, 2024, number of programmes were organized at Batamaloo Srinagar Headquarter today. The main function of the concluding day of Fire Service Week was held at Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters Gandhi Nagar here, which was presided over by Director (ADGP), Fire &…
NASIR ALI Srinagar: The recent success of youth from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the UPSC exams has brought forth a beacon of hope and inspiration for the region. Amidst the challenges and turmoil that have often clouded the narrative of Kashmir, these remarkable achievements serve as a testament to the transformative power of education….
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Srinagar: Continuing the programmes under Fire Service Week, 2024, which was declared open by Alok Kupar-IPS, (ADGP), Director Fire & Emergency Services, competitions of Volley Ball, Tug of War, Fire Tender drill and Ladder Drills at Range Level were organised on 6th day today. In sports category, Kashmir Range team won…
Traders’ body stages protest against, denounces govt official’s ‘gundagardi’; DC Baramulla assures action ‘after examining facts’ Sopore, Apr 19 : A video capturing the reprehensible behaviour of a government official, believed to be the Tehsildar of Sopore, has sparked controversy and outrage after it circulated widely on social media platforms. In the two-minute and 20-second clip,…
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) The first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Friday remained largely peaceful with voter turnout exceeding 60% at 7 in the evening. With this, the fate of as many as 1,625 candidates across 21 states and union territories (UTs) have been locked in EVMs (electronic voting machines). After the…
