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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi likely to be new J&K Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is likely to replace Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha as the Election Commission is preparing to hold Assembly elections in the Union Territory before the year end, top sources said. “Naqvi finally emerged as the top choice for the Lt…
Read More »2 feared dead, 11 rescued at Tarsar
Anantnag June 22 District Administration Anantnag today launched a rescue mission to rescue a group of 13 people who were on an expedition to Tarsar lake . A tourist and a guide are feared dead, while 11 others have reached back safely. The group of 13 was on an…
Read More »Jhelum touches flood-mark at Sangam, nears alarm level in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 22 : River Jhelum reached the flood-danger mark of 21-ft near Sangam in south Kashmir at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The rise in water level continued elsewhere also with Jhelum level nearing flood alarm mark in Srinagar. The water level in Wullar Lake was 1575.91m, increased by…
Read More »Cloudburst kill 52 sheep, 8 horses, 5 cows in Budgam forests
Srinagar, June 22 : At least 52 sheep, eight horses and five cows have died due to cloudburst and inclement weather in the upper forest areas in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said. District sheep officer Budgam, Dr Asrhraf told news agency that as per initial details in Dishkhall, Durian,…
Read More »Reportedly Tour Guide Feared Dead, 13 Tourists being Rescued in Mountainous Tarsar area of Pahalgam
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag, June 22: Authorities in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district have launched a rescue operation following a group of trekkers who were stuck in mountainous Tarsar area in the upper reaches of Aru in Pahalgam tourist spot. As per an official source, “Rescue operation has been launched…
Read More »Earthquake kills at least 280, injures 595 in eastern Afghanistan
Kabul, June 22: At least 280 people were killed and 595 injured after an earthquake struck Afghansitan’s Paktika province early on Wednesday, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported. Some 255 people lost their lives in Barmal, Ziruk, Naka and Gayan districts of Paktika province, the most-hit eastern province, according…
Read More »Schools Closed In 6 Districts Due To Heavy Rains In Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, June 22 : Authorities in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Kupwara, Baramulla and Ramban districts on Wednesday ordered suspension of class work in schools in the districts. Official sources said that the decision was taken in view of the heavy rains in the districts. “In view of very heavy rains…
Read More »Budgam Police issues helpline numbers in veiw of incessant Rainfall
JUNE: 22 : In view of inclement weather/continuous rainfall and erratic weather forecast in the district , people of Budgam are requested to contact following helpline numbers in case of any emergency or distress related to present weather conditions especially in far flung areas & areas prone to land…
Read More »Class work in primary,middle and high schools of district Anantnag, Ramban, Kulgam will remain suspended due to perpetual rains
In view of heavy rains across J&K has forced the authorities in Anantnag, Kulgam and Ramban districts to close the schools up to class 10. The district administration, Anantnag has ordered for closure of schools up to high school level in view of the heavy rains. The educational institutions up…
Read More »No flood threat in Kashmir: MeT
Srinagar, June 21: The Kashmir Valley faces no flood threat, authorities said on Tuesday. Deputy Director of the meteorological office, Mukhtar Ahmed dismissed any flood threat to the Kashmir Valley. He told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a couple of days back people were complaining that there is…
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Bollywood Stars Light Up Kupwara as Kashmir Got Talent Showcases Kashmir’s Hidden Talent
KUPWARA : In a vibrant celebration of talent, culture and youthful aspirations, the border …
