Category: Kashmir
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PDD lineman di£s of electrocution during duty in Budgam
Budgam, March 18. A Power Development Department (PDD) lineman died after suffering an electric shock during duty in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Ali Mohammad Malik, a resident of Sonpah Beerwah. According to local sources, the incident occurred while he was carrying out routine work when…
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Rupee crashes 23 paise to close at record low of 92.63 against US dollar
Mumbai, Mar 18: The rupee slumped 23 paise to close at a record low of 92.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger greenback and sustained FII outflows.Elevated crude oil prices in global markets amid intensifying conflict in West Asia further dampened sentiments, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign…
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Kashmir back to winter chill as rain lashes plains, fresh snowfall in upper reaches
Srinagar, March 18. Intermittent rain in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley, coupled with fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, has brought back a pronounced winter chill across the region on Wednesday. The weather shift comes after a relatively dry spell, with cloudy skies and scattered precipitation lowering day temperatures and reviving cold conditions…
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Painkiller Overuse Is Silently Harming Your Kidneys, Doctor Raises Alarm
Your kidneys primarily filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, which are excreted as urine. In addition to waste elimination, the kidneys help regulate several important bodily functions. They maintain the right balance of fluids in the body, which is vital for proper hydration and organ function. Kidneys also regulate levels of electrolytes…
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Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials
Dubai, Mar 18: Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the Islamic Republic’s leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades, and Iran responded Wednesday with renewed missile and drone attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel.Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was considered one…
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Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali
Srinagar, Mar 18: Authorities on Wednesday closed the Mughal Road for all types of vehicular movement following fresh snowfall and rainfall at Pir Ki Gali.SSP Traffic Rural, Farooq Qasier said that the decision was taken in view of safety concerns arising from inclement weather conditions along the route. No vehicular movement will be allowed on…
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Don’t Need Any Help”: Trump Fumes At NATO Over Hormuz Support Refusal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he’s conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn’t appreciate his effort.Trump,…
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ACB traps PDD meter reader in….
Srinagar, Mar 17 : The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday said they have arrested, a meter reader posted in PDD Rajouri, after catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe of rupees 30,000 from a complainant in exchange for reducing an inflated electricity bill. In a statement a spokesperson said the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a…
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Man found dead with throat slit in….
Jammu, Mar 17: A man was found murdered with his throat slit on a road in Jammu, officials said on Tuesday.The body of Balvir Singh, 47, was seen in a pool of blood near his Chatha Form residence late Monday, they said. A police party rushed to the scene on getting information about the incident…
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LPG shortage hits Budgam village, residents allege no supply in Charar-e-Sharif area
Budgam, March 17. Residents of the Kanidajan area in Charar-e-Sharif in central Kashmir’s Budgam district have alleged a complete disruption in LPG supply, saying households are facing severe hardship due to the unavailability of cooking gas. Locals said there has been “zero supply” of LPG cylinders in the area for several days, forcing families to…