Author: Agencies
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Bus Stand area have foiled an attempt to transport adulterated food items during a midnight operation and seized a large quantity of cheese suspected to be unsafe for consumption. A police official said on the intervening night of September 1 and 2, a police team led by the SHO Bus Stand intercepted a bus (JK02DJ-9780) and an auto load carrier (JK14K-4589). During checking of the vehicles, he said, 21 boxes of cheese weighing around 11 quintals were recovered. The consignment was found without the required documents and was suspected to be in violation of…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday hit out at those who were at the helm of affairs in Jammu and Kashmir after 2014 floods, saying they did nothing to ensure floods do not recur in the valley. Abdullah said the past 11 years were “wasted” and asserted that the situation would have been different if the Jhelum river and its flood channel had been dredged. “We will have to ask questions about what was done after the 2014 floods in Kashmir. Those who were ruling here have done nothing that would have ensured floods do not recur,” Abdullah told…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today informed that the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will install 4 additional weather radars in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission Mausam for more accurate forecasts and early warnings. Three radars are already operational in the region. Chairing a high-level review meeting with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Deputy Commissioners of Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Kathua and Udhampur via video conference, Dr. Singh directed the Ministry of Earth Sciences and IMD to issue district-wise forecasts for…
JAMMU: The Traders Federation Ware House Nehru Market, Jammu, in a meeting chaired by its President Deepak Gupta, hailed the Union Government and the GST Council for their historic decision to rationalize GST slabs from four to just two—5% and 18%. Deepak Gupta said this rationalization will make essential commodities such as food items, medicines, books, garments, and household necessities more affordable for the common man, while consumer durables, electronic appliances, cement, and premium goods will fall under the 18% slab. Welcoming the exemptions, Gupta highlighted that GST-free individual health insurance will benefit a large section of people, while the…
JAMMU: The concluding evening of the 10th Kunwar Viyogi Utsav in Jammu was marked by an enchanting blend of poetry and melody as acclaimed Ghazal singer Dr. Radhika Chopra—fondly called the daughter of the soil—enthralled audiences at the “Jashn-e-Viyogi” Ghazal Concert held at Abhinav Theatre. The event was organised by the Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sahitya Akademi Awardee Group Captain Randhir Singh “Kunwar Viyogi.” The evening began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony graced by Kuwarani Dr. Ritu Singh as Guest of Honour, along with Trust Founder Poonam Singh Jamwal and Trust Chairman Goverdhan Singh…
SRINAGAR: In light of current water levels in the River Jhelum, the Jammu & Kashmir Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (J&K LCMA) has issued an advisory for residents living in and around Dal Lake, particularly Dal dwellers and houseboat owners. According to the notice, the water level in River Jhelum has crossed the danger mark of 21 feet. To regulate this surge, the gate at Ram Munshi Bagh may be opened at any time, as part of emergency water level management measures. The potential opening of this gate is expected to cause a further rise in the water level of…
BUDGAM: In view of breach in the River Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora, Budgam, and following inundation of nearby areas, district administration Budgam apprehends deluge in Seerbagh and Summerbugh villages of Budgam and as such has actively engaged teams for relocating people from these areas to safety. It has further requested people from these areas to move to safer areas till the water level recedes. Earlier, in the wee hours flood waters had entered Shalina, Rakh Shalina, and Baghi Shakirshah villages due to this breach in the River Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora. However, residents of these villages were safely…
SRINAGAR: Following reported breach at Shalina in Budgam, and as a preemptive & precautionary measure, district administration Srinagar has advised residents of Lasjan, Soiteng, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Golpora, Padshahibagh, Mehjoornagar to evacuate these areas and move to safer places. A detailed order of the designated nodal officers of various relief centers and overall nodal officers of district administration & SMC has already been put into public domain for any assistance needed. Besides, announcements through local committees, Masjids and local revenue & police authorities in these areas have already been made. Meanwhile, public has been appealed to stay alert and not to…
JAMMU: The Central government has deputed an inter-ministerial team to pay detailed on-ground visits to the flood-affected districts in the Jammu region in the next four days and assess the actual scale of losses and damage caused by recent rains. This was revealed at a high-level meeting chaired by Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, and the inter-ministerial team head and National Disaster Management Authority of India Joint Secretary Col Kirti Pratap Singh here on Wednesday night. The meeting was held to discuss the scale of damages caused by the recent cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in Jammu region. “Over the next…
JAMMU: BJP has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of human lives and property caused by the devastation due to incessant rains, flash floods, and cloudbursts in various parts of J&K, especially in the Jammu region. In a statement issued here, BJP spokesperson Parimoksh Seth said that while BJP leadership and workers are tirelessly working on the ground to assist people in ongoing rescue and relief operations, the National Conference (NC) government and its cadre remain completely absent. “Jammu region is passing through one of the most difficult times, but instead of standing with the people, NC President Dr. Farooq…