Jammu, Sep 1: Around 190 houses were damaged and 45 cattle killed following a cloudburst that hit the Warwan Valley of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district last Tuesday, and multiple agencies are engaged in massive relief and rehabilitation operations. Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who reached the far-flung Marwah-Warwan valley, announced a month’s ration for the affected families. The...

GLOF events threaten major power projects in Chenab Valley Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Dangduru projects vulnerable Downstream communities face difficult situation; Kishtwar Himalayas witness significant glacial lake expansion; Chenab River, fed by glaciers and glacial lakes, sensitive to changes Owais Gul Srinagar, Aug 31: A comprehensive risk assessment plan for Kishtwar district has warned that ongoing hydroelectric projects in...

Jammu, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday travelled by road to the winter capital to inspect the ongoing restoration work along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The vital 250-kilometre highway, which is the lone all-weather road that connects Kashmir to the rest of country, remained closed for the sixth consecutive day due to multiple landslides...

Inspects restoration work in Ramban, Udhampur Yogesh Jammu, Aug 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the restoration work of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is being carried out on war-footing basis. The Chief Minister, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), inspected the highway restoration work at Maroog Ramban and Udhampur. While talking to the reporters he said...

Praises Pulwama’s first day-night cricket tournament, Dal Lake water sports festival Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Aug 31 (KNO): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir for scripting new milestones in the field of sports, despite facing challenges such as floods and heavy rains.   PM Modi, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), highlighted Pulwama’s first-ever day-night...

JAMMU, Aug 31: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a forecast of light to moderate rainfall across most areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, September 2. MET Center Srinagar in its latest weather report said that very heavy to extremely heavy rain is likely over Kathua, Doda, Udhampur and Reasi, while heavy to very heavy showers are expected in...

Slain had aided over 100 infiltration attempts since 1995; Northern Army Commander hails successful operation Sajid Raina Gurez, Aug 30 : Security forces have dealt a major blow to the infiltration network by eliminating Bagu Khan alias ‘Samandar Chacha’ a top terrorist facilitator, by foiling a infiltration bid along the Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Gurez sector. Official sources...

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha felicitated the Awardees of International Buddha Peace Awards and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards, organised by Buddhanjali Research Foundation, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to...

Directs elaborate arrangements at all prominent shrines to facilitate devotees SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: In view of the forthcoming religious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday convened a meeting of officers to ensure elaborate arrangements at prominent religious places including major mosques & shrines. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir division,...

Focus on opening NH-44, ensure supply of essentials to cut-off areas and using alternate routes to isolated districts: CM SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the restoration works on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief...

7-Member Panel of Jurists and Scholars Engages with Poultry Representatives Srinagar, August 30 : A significant meeting of the Review and Advisory Committee constituted by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) was held today at the headquarters of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar under the chairmanship of the Committee head, Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi. In a statement issued to KNS, the meeting...

Srinagar, August 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke to senior officials and took stock of the situation and rescue and relief operations following the cloudburst and rain-triggered landslides in Reasi and Ramban Districts. The Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the tragic incidents. He has directed the...

Jammu, Aug 30: At least 11 people, including seven of a family, died in two incidents of cloudburst and landslide triggered by heavy rains in remote villages of Reasi and Ramban districts, as Jammu and Kashmir, beset by a series of natural calamities in the past fortnight, labours to bring life back on track. The Union Territory has been reeling...

Srinagar, Aug 30: Amid inclement weather prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed officials to ensure round-the-clock monitoring and carry out timely evacuation of residents from risk-prone zones. The statement comes in the aftermath of two fresh incidents of cloudburst and landslide in Ramban and Reasi districts that left 11 persons, including seven members of...

Addresses HDFC Bank’s Annual Function at SKICC Invites delegates to explore Kashmir’s beauty and to visit again Srinagar, August 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday evening, addressed the annual function of HDFC Bank at SKICC, where he lauded the institution’s growth, resilience and long-term commitment to Jammu & Kashmir. Highlighting J&K’s tourism legacy, Omar Abdullah recalled the historic description...