Srinagar, Jul 28: The use of drugs mainly heroin is leading to a scary increase in Hepatitis C cases in J&K as around three among four drug users are Hepatitis C positive in Kashmir. Dr Yasir Rather Professor, Department of Psychiatry GMC Srinagar said that “we screen every patient for Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and […]
Jammu, Jul 28: Intense rainfall coupled with cloudbursts triggered massive flash floods in Jammu parts damaging many residential houses and other structures on Thursday. Dozens of houses and structures suffered damage due to rains, flash floods and landslides in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi districts. Authorities rescued some school children and […]
Srinagar, Jul 28: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that in J&K, every single day throws up a new security challenge and police have been working hard to face every challenge and new security threats professionally and effectively. Talking to reporters after flagging off 200 retrofitted motor-bikes in Jammu, DGP Singh said […]
Srinagar, July 28 : The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered naming of 18 school buildings, infrastructure after the names of martyrs and eminent personalities of the Union Territory. According to an order, School Education Department has been directed to take immediate necessary steps for naming of school buildings and infrastructure after martyrs […]
Srinagar, July 28 : National Conference (NC) vice-president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that no one should object to hoisting the tricolor but no one should be forced as well. Talking to reporters he said that “No one should object to hoisting the tricolour at their home because […]
Srinagar, July 28: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that India cannot achieve the dream of becoming world leader until and unless the issue of Jammu and Kashmir is resolved. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the party’s 23rd foundation day, Mehbooba said that India is […]
SRINAGAR – The Jammu-Srinagar, Srinagar-Leh highway were closed on Thursday after heavy rains triggered landslides at various places along the route. The inclement weather conditions also lead to the suspension of ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Due to heavy rains on Wednesday night, massive landslides blocked the national highway in Ramban district of Jammu region, a senior […]
Uri, Jul 28: The Srinagar–Muzaffarabad road has been suspended for all sorts of vehicular traffic as incessant rains have triggered landslides at several places along the 123-Kilometre road. An official said that landslides have blocked the road at several places, especially near Uri. “We have roped in men and machinery to clear the road of […]
Jammu: Authorities have sounded an alert asking people to remain cautious after rise in water level in Chenab river following nightlong rainfall. An official said that water level of Chenab, recorded at 09:15 AM, was at the danger mark level. He said that due to nightlong rainfall in the Jammu province, all the tributries feeding […]
Srinagar, July 28 : As rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the weatherman on Thursday cautioned people against flash floods, mudslides and landslides at vulnerable places. The weatherman also forecast more light to moderate rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. “Advisory: Rainfall on upper reaches may lead to […]
