Check J&K Weather Forecast for Today, Tomorrow and next 7 days

Check J&K Weather Forecast for Today, Tomorrow and next 7 days

A MeT department official said that upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall with the world famous skiing resort recording 10 cms (4 inches) of it since overnight till 8:30 am today. He said that while Srinagar had traces of rain during the time, Qazigund recorded 4.3mm, Pahalgam 4.3mm, Kupwara 7.6mm, Kokernag 4.2mm, Banihal 0.6mm,…

Putin suspends Russian participation in last nuclear pact with America

Putin suspends Russian participation in last nuclear pact with America

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was suspending its participation in the New START treaty with the United States that limits the two sides’ strategic nuclear arsenals. “In this regard, I am forced to announce today that Russia is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty,” Putin told lawmakers towards the…

Rising temperatures threaten wheat crop, government issues advisory

Rising temperatures threaten wheat crop, government issues advisory

The northwest region of India is witnessing a significant rise in temperature even though February is not over yet, prompting the meteorological department to issue an advisory. This rise in temperature could end up being dangerous for the standing wheat crop and is a matter of concern for farmers. With the shifting of a lower…

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates

The Army has tweaked the Agnipath scheme to widen the eligibility criterion for Agniveers. The Agnipath scheme will now be open to pre-skilled youth, ITI/Polytechnics graduates in the technical category as it is looking to recruit skilled Agniveers for technical branches. Under the amendment, special impetus will be given to those with vocational training and…

FCI corruption matter: CBI searches at 30 spots linked to bizmen, govt officials in Punjab

FCI corruption matter: CBI searches at 30 spots linked to bizmen, govt officials in Punjab

The CBI on Tuesday launched searches at 30 locations in Punjab as part of its probe into allegations of corruption against Food Corporation of India (FCI) officials who procured inferior grains to benefit merchants and rice millers, officials said. The CBI teams started coordinated raids on the premises of grain merchants, rice mill owners, and…

KCC&I elects new Executive Committee, 21 candidates emerge victorious

KCC&I elects new Executive Committee, 21 candidates emerge victorious

Akib Chaya gets highest 453 votes; ‘New body to be announced in a day’ Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) on Tuesday elected its new executive committee with 21 candidates in the fray emerging victorious. Sources privy to the development told the news that 42 candidates were in the poll fray today of whom…

DDC Rajouri kick starts work on Gobardan Project at Dhanore Dindian

DDC Rajouri kick starts work on Gobardan Project at Dhanore Dindian

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajour, Vikas Kundal, in a major step towards improving the living environment of the citizens of Rajouri, kick started work on the Gobardhan project under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) here at panchayat Dhanore Dindian. The project seeks to implement sustainable solid waste management and recycling systems in the city. After…

DC Ramban, SSP Traffic take stock of works at Dhalwas on NH-44

DC Ramban, SSP Traffic take stock of works at Dhalwas on NH-44

Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat islam, along with SSP Traffic, NHWs, Mohita Sharma today took firsthand appraisal of Dhalwas stretch on National Highway-44 which has been rendered single due to sinking of road in view of heavy rains over the last few weeks. ADC Ramban, Harbans Sharma and PD NHAI, PIU Ramban, Purshottam Kumar, were also…

DDC releases Annual publications highlighting Socio-economic profile of the District Samba

DDC releases Annual publications highlighting Socio-economic profile of the District Samba

In a significant move to highlight the socio-economic and development profile of the district, District Development Commissioner Samba Anuradha Gupta today released three publications ”District Statistical Handbook” for the year 2020-21; ”Village Amenity Directory” for the year 2021-22 and District at a Glance 2021-22 here at a brief release function organised in her Office Chamber….