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DHSK issues advisory for school kids, elderly tackle heatwave

Srinagar, May 24 -- The Directorate of Health Services or Kashmir (DHSK) Friday issued preventive measures for school children and elderly people to tackle the heatwave. According to the advisory, a ... Read More


MeT says heatwave to continue for 5 days in J&K, urges people to drink lot of fluids

Srinagar, May 24 -- Weatherman on Friday urged people, especially vulnerable sections, to avoid heat exposure and drink a lot of fluid even as it predicted heatwave to continue for next five days in J... Read More


Doodpathri 'llegal' tea vendors asked to vacate in 10 days or face action

Budgam, May 23 -- The authorities have asked the owners of "illegal" tea vendros in Doodpathri tourist resort in central Kashmir's Budgam district to vacate the space they have occupied within 10 days... Read More


2 killed as vehicle falls in gorge at Margan Top

Kishtwar, May 23 -- Two persons have died when a load carrier met with an accident at Margan Top near Warwan area of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. An official told KNO that the vehic... Read More


Edu Deptt advises schools to avoid assemblies in afternoon

Srinagar, May 23 -- The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has advised educational institutes to avoid assemblies in the afternoon to prevent heat related illnesses. According to KNO, the ... Read More


Geyser Blast Claims Life of Budgam Resident, two family members Injured

Srinagar, May 22 -- Tragedy struck early this morning in the village of Narkara, Budgam, when a geyser explosion at a local residence resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident occur... Read More


Srinagar records season's hottest day at 31.6degC, 3rd warmest May day in decade

Srinagar, May 22 -- Mercury soared to 31.6degC in Srinagar on Wednesday, marking the season's hottest day and third-highest temperature recorded in the summer capital during the month of May. A meteo... Read More


Omar questions PDP's allegiance to INDIA bloc, accuses Mufti of targeting only NC not BJP

Pahalgam, May 22 -- Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has criticised the PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, questioning her allegiance to the INDIA bloc and the PAGD, and alleging she never... Read More


8,360 candidates in fray in 2024 LS polls, highest since 1996

New Delhi, May 22 -- A total of 8,360 candidates are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the highest since 1996, according to an analysis of official data. In the 2019 polls, there were 8,039... Read More


First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup: Sources

New Delhi, May 22 -- The first batch of Team India will leave for the US on May 25 to take part in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said. The tournament will start on June 1 in the West Indies and the ... Read More