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: In view of strengthening security measures in the city, Srinagar Police has taken stringent legal action against several hotels and a homestay for violating mandatory Form-Creporting norms required under the Immigration & Foreigners Act.During routine checking and scrutiny of hotels, homestays and houseboats, the following were found to…
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…
Srinagar, Dec 8 : In a significant development in a nearly three-decade-old criminal case, Srinagar Police on Monday arrested an accused involved in the 1996 kidnapping and killing of a contractor from Nishat area of Srinagar, officials told the news agency Kashmir News Trust. The accused has been identified as Muhammad Maqbool Sheikh, son of Lala…
