Modi to virtually inaugurate Jammu Railway division today
In a boost to connectivity in the region, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu railway division virtually on Monday. According to a statement, the Jammu railway division will fulfil the long-pending aspiration of the locals by improving their connectivity to other parts of India. The new division will create employment opportunities, infrastructure development, promote…
Jammu will reap benefits from Kashmir rail link, says CM Omar Abdullah
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the new rail division at Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah promised that Jammu would not suffer economic losses due to the direct rail link to Kashmir. Instead, the new division is expected to create jobs, enhance trade, and boost tourism. “This is a historic moment for Jammu & Kashmir. The…
Slight rise in minimum temperatures in Kashmir Dry weather expected from Dec 29-31 says MeT
The minimum temperatures improved slightly at most places in Kashmir as a western disturbance is likely to impact the region on Friday, bringing light snowfall over a few higher reaches, officials said. Under the influence of the western disturbance, light rain is possible over the plains of Jammu and light snow over the higher reaches…
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Amphitheater, Light & Sound at Bagh-e-Bahu
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while inaugurating the open-air amphitheater at Bagh-e-Bahu this evening, expressed his vision of transforming Jammu into a tourist destination of distinction. Highlighting Jammu’s potential, the Chief Minister emphasized the significance of leveraging the region’s prominent pilgrimage sites, particularly the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, which draws over a crore visitors annually….
RTO Jammu acts against traffic violators
40 vehicles challaned, 04 driving Licenses suspened; 1 Masked Number plate Bike seized On the directions from Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Pal Mahajan and under the guidance of RTO Jammu, Pankaj Bhagotra, the Motor Vehicles Department conducted a comprehensive enforcement drive in Raipur Satwari and surrounding areas. More than 165 vehicles were checked during the…
Govt intensifies efforts to tackle risks posed by glacial lake overflows
In a bid to tackle the increasing risks posed by glacial lake overflows, the Jammu & Kashmir government has intensified efforts to monitor and mitigate the threats of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFS). “A series of scientific expeditions have been conducted to enhance understanding and preparedness against these potential hazards, stated an official communication issued…
Over 1,000 vehicles stuck amid heavy snowfall in Himachal’s Manali
A fresh spell of heavy snow in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. According to officials, over 1,000 vehicles were stuck on the Manali-Leh highway in a long traffic jam, prompting police to launch a rescue operation and…
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
The higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Tuesday as the cold wave conditions persisted across the valley and the minimum temperature plummeted several degrees below the freezing point, officials said. They said light snowfall was recorded last night in the tourist resort of Sonamarg and a few other areas in the higher reaches…
Kashmir remains in grip of severe cold conditions
There was a slight improvement in the intense cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose across the valley, but continued to settle below the freezing point, officials said here on Wednesday. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.5 degrees Celsius ‘ slightly up from minus 5.3 degrees Celsius the previous night,…
Arms, ammunition recovered during search operation in Kupwara: Army
Army on Wednesday said that arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “On 17 Dec 2024, based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice in general area Amrohi, Tangdhar, Kupwara,” said an army spokesman.During searches, four Pistols, six…