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Snowfall blocks two key roads providing alternative connectivity to Kashmir
Rajouri:Traffic on the Mughal and Sinthan Top roads, which provide alternate connectivity to Kashmir, was temporarily suspended on Sunday due to light to moderate snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.However, traffic on the 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar national highway — the only all weather road linking Kashmir…
Read More »Chillai-Kalan sets in with snow, rain ending long dry spell in Kashmir
Srinagar, 21 December :Kashmir entered the 40-day harsh winter period of Chillai-Kalan on Sunday, bringing much-needed rainfall and snowfall to the Valley after an unusually prolonged dry spell that had heightened seasonal illnesses and adversely affected daily life and tourism. Fresh snow was reported in the higher reaches of…
Read More »Top railway officials conduct intensive inspection of rail bridges on Jammu–Pathankot track
Jammu: Senior railway officials on Friday conducted an intensive inspection of railway bridges on the Jammu–Pathankot section in the Jammu division to assess passenger safety, facilities and the status of ongoing development work, officials said.Two key railway bridges on the Jammu–Pathankot track suffered extensive damage during heavy rains and floods…
Read More »Snow, rain likely as Kashmir braces for ‘Chillai-Kalan’
Srinagar: Kashmir is likely to face a spell of wet weather, including moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches, even as the night temperature improved slightly a day ahead of the onset of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ — the 40-day harsh winter period, officials said on Saturday.The local meteorological department has forecast…
Read More »J-K completes audit of govt websites, decommissions 35 redundant portals
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has completed a comprehensive security audit of all departmental websites and decommissioned 35 redundant portals as part of a major push to strengthen cybersecurity across government systems, a senior official said.Secretary, IT Department, Piyush Singla said ‘Endpoint Detection’ and ‘Response and Unified Endpoint Management’ solutions have…
Read More »NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief
Srinagar: An NIA special court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah-ud-din, directing the police to arrest him.The Court of Special Judge designated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act issued the direction after…
Read More »Registration for allied and healthcare professionals begins in J&K
Jammu : The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is all set to commence the registration process for Allied and Healthcare Professionals in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.According to a communique issued here today by the Chairperson, State Allied and Healthcare Council J&K,the online registration portal,…
Read More »CM Omar reviews winter preparedness ahead of predicted snowfall, precipitation in J&K
Emphasizes on timely clearing of roads, supply of power, water as top priorities, calls for pre-emptive deployment of men, machinery in vulnerable areas, directs departments to ensure essential services during inclement weather Srinagar : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the administration…
Read More »Anti-Terror Ops Intensified Along IB Over Inputs On Possible Infiltration In Jammu
Jammu, Dec 20: Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Jammu region following intelligence inputs about a possible infiltration attempt by terrorists from across the border amid dense fog, officials said on Saturday. Search operations by police, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army personnel…
Read More »G RAM G Bill: CM Omar Abdullah Says Burdening States Harmful, Questions Removal Of Gandhi’s Name
Srinagar, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the “amended MGNREGA bill” is detrimental as the Centre has put the burden of the scheme on states. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah also took a dig at the Centre over the name of the new bill…
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