Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Friday that it has arrested a patwari (revenue clerk) in J&K’s Ganderbal district while accepting a bribe. In a statement, the central agency said that it has arrested the patwari, Revenue Department, inMouza Gadoora, Ganderbal, while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from the complainant.“The CBI registered the instant case on 28.01.2026 against the said accused. It was alleged that the accused public servant demande…
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Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) On the last day of the 40-day harsh winter cold, locally known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, the minimum temperature in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, rose above the freezing point on Friday for the first time in over one month.The Meteorological (MeT) Department data said the minimum temperature was 1.3 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, minus 9 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg and minus 5.3 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam.In Srinagar, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point a…
Srinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) The night temperature throughout Kashmir dropped notches below the freezing point on Thursday, while the ski resort of Gulmarg recorded minus 9 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.Srinagar city had minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, and Pahalgam had a minimum temperature of minus 4.5.Jammu city had 7.2 degrees Celsius, Katra town 6.4, Batote 0.9, Banihal minus 2.6 and Bhaderwah minus 3.4.The Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast generally dry, cloudy weather till Ja…
Srinagar, Jan 28 (IANS) Four people, including two tourists, died in different incidents across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, while 10 others were injured in a house collapse in Bandipora district, officials said.Two male tourists were brought dead to hospitals in Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said.A tourist, in an unconscious condition, was brought to the SMHS Hospital in Srinagar from a hotel near Dal Lake.Doctors at the hospital declared him dead on arrival. The deceased was identified …
Jammu, Jan 27 (IANS) Passengers have thanked the railways for the successful operation of the special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station and Srinagar in J&K on Tuesday. Raghvender Singh, public relations inspector, Jammu railways, said today, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division strives to provide its passengers with the best possible facilities and comfortable travel.He said that in line with this commitment to passenger convenience, special reserved train number 04627 was succ…
Srinagar, Jan 27 (IANS) Fresh snowfall in Srinagar on Tuesday has created a cheerful atmosphere among tourists, who are enjoying the picturesque winter scenery and calling the region a true Paradise. IANS spoke to several tourists visiting the city, many of whom expressed their happiness at witnessing snowfall.One tourist said, “I had heard a lot about Kashmir and had seen pictures as well. This place is truly Heaven. Till yesterday, there was no snow, and I felt my luck was not with me. But t…
Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The main 77th Republic Day event in J&K on Monday was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, where the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the parade.The L-G paid tribute to freedom fighters and the architects of the country’s Constitution.He highlighted their vision, courage and sacrifice to shape the India of our dreams.The L-G commended the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police for their unwav…
Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) The full dress rehearsal for the main Republic Day parade was held on Saturday in J&K’s Jammu, where the Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, will take the salute on January 26. The full dress rehearsal for the celebration of the 77th Republic Day 2026 was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, amidst patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and spirit of unity in diversity.Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, hoisted the tricolour, inspected the parade, and took the salute at th…
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Divisional commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said on Saturday that road connectivity and electricity, disrupted by recent snowfall in the Valley, will be restored by this evening.Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V.K. Birdi, visited Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park, in the Residency Road area of the city, where they took the salute during the full dress rehearsal and paid…
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Due to gusty winds and snowfall mostly in the southern districts of Kashmir, both air and surface transport were adversely affected on Friday.Reports from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian districts said snowfall occurred overnight in these districts and was continuing.Srinagar, Ganderbal and other parts in central and northern districts were mostly lashed with rainfall overnight, and snowfall started in Srinagar city in the morning.Snow accumulation on Srinagar inter…