Category: Local

ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) to assess the overall developmental scenario of Srinagar district and obtain first-hand feedback on public issues from elected representatives. The meeting undertook a detailed review of sector-wise and Assembly Constituency-wise implementation…

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…

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…