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…
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…
DIETICIAN ASMA JAN Breastfeeding is a natural way for mothers to supply their infants with all the nutrition and food they need for the first six months of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as WHO recommend exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of an infants life.World breastfeeding week is global…
Srinagar, Aug 6 : Jammu and Kashmir recorded five human rabies deaths in 2024, marking a rise from four in 2023 and none in 2022, according to official data presented in the Indian Parliament. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying attributed the fatalities to the increasing menace of stray dogs, a concern not limited…
Srinagar, Aug 4 : Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHA) staged a protest at the Press Enclave in Srinagar on Monday, demanding the government take immediate steps to address the longstanding issues faced by the disabled community.Led by association president Abdul Rashid Bhat, the protestors voiced frustration over the continued neglect of…
