Category: Kashmir

  • Weather to Remain Mostly Dry Till

    Weather to Remain Mostly Dry Till

    Srinagar, March 25 : Parts of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness thundershowers beginning March 26, with weather activity expected to intensify towards the end of the month, officials said. The forecast indicates generally mild and scattered weather conditions over the next few days, followed by a more widespread spell of rain across the Union…

  • Naib Tehsildar Held for Accepting ₹22,000 Bribe in….

    Naib Tehsildar Held for Accepting ₹22,000 Bribe in….

    Anantnag, March 25. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday caught a Naib Tehsildar posted at Tehsil Office Arwani in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹22,000, officials said. The operation was carried out by an ACB South Kashmir team headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Rouf Ahmad following specific inputs…

  • Weather Update

    Weather Update

    26 March:Possibility of a thundershower in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir. 27 March:Mostly dry weather. A few spots can receive a thundershower between afternoon and evening. 28 – 29 March:Light to moderate intensity shower/showers are expected in some parts of J&K between 28 March afternoon and 29 March.Overall, no major spell is expected. 30…

  • IndianOil Denies Fuel Shortage Rumours, Urges Public to Avoid Panic Buying

    IndianOil Denies Fuel Shortage Rumours, Urges Public to Avoid Panic Buying

    New Delhi, March 25: Indian Oil Corporation has dismissed reports of petrol and diesel shortages circulating on social media, stating that fuel supplies across its outlets remain adequate, according to an official advisory issued on Wednesday. The company urged citizens not to believe or spread unverified information and advised the public to rely only on…

  • Battery Explosion Injures Shopkeeper in J&K

    Battery Explosion Injures Shopkeeper in J&K

    Baramulla, March 25. A battery explosion in the Nanak Bhawan area of Baramulla on late Tuesday night left a shopkeeper injured, prompting a swift response from emergency services, officials said. The blast occurred in a market area, triggering concern among locals and shopkeepers in the vicinity. A team comprising personnel from 46 Rashtriya Rifles of…

  • Sikh Community in Poonch Donate Cash, Gold to Support Iran Amid Conflict, Kashmir Youth Hand Over ₹5 Lakh Aid to Iran Embassy in New Delhi

    Sikh Community in Poonch Donate Cash, Gold to Support Iran Amid Conflict, Kashmir Youth Hand Over ₹5 Lakh Aid to Iran Embassy in New Delhi

    Poonch/New Delhi, March 25. Members of the Sikh community along with local residents in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have participated in a donation drive to support Iran amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, organizers said on Wednesday. The drive saw contributions in the form of cash, gold and other valuables, reflecting a wider wave…

  • Fuel Stocks Stable Across J&K, Govt Cracks Down on Hoarding, Black Marketing: CS Atal Dulloo

    Fuel Stocks Stable Across J&K, Govt Cracks Down on Hoarding, Black Marketing: CS Atal Dulloo

    100% domestic LPG supply demand being met; Petrol for 9-10 days, diesel 16-17 days, LPG 12-13 days available; directs early operationalisation of pipeline Jammu, Mar 24 : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday reviewed the fuel stock position across Jammu and Kashmir and assured that adequate reserves of petrol, diesel, LPG and other petroleum products…

  • KPDCL announces power shutdown

    KPDCL announces power shutdown

    Srinagar, Mar 24: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Tuesday announced that power supply to several areas in Kashmir division will remain temporary affected on March 26, 28 and 30.In a communication, Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL said that the shutdown of 33 KV Wanpoh Qazigund line will be observed due to which power…

  • Police Solve Three Theft Cases, Arrest Accused, Recover Property Worth ₹6 Lakh

    Police Solve Three Theft Cases, Arrest Accused, Recover Property Worth ₹6 Lakh

    Budgam, March 24. Police in Budgam district have solved three theft cases, arrested the accused and recovered stolen property worth approximately ₹6 lakh, officials said on Tuesday. The cases were registered at Police Station Budgam following multiple complaints of theft incidents reported over the past few months. The breakthrough comes as police intensify efforts to curb…

  • MeT Forecast Predicts Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds in J&K from…..

    MeT Forecast Predicts Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds in J&K from…..

    Srinagar, March 23: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir later this week, with rain, snowfall in higher reaches and gusty winds expected from the night of March 28. According to the forecast, weather conditions will remain generally dry on 25, followed by partly cloudy skies with a…