Jammu & Kashmir

LG Manoj Sinha unveils Sheep Husbandry calendar in Baramulla, showcasing agricultural excellence for 2024

Baramulla: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Gen. Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla. The stadium, named in honor of General Bipin Rawat, serves as a testament to the commitment to sports and recreation in the area. LG also joined…

LG Manoj Sinha optimistic for snowfall charm and vibrant tourism in JK, inaugurates Gen Bipin Rawat stadium in Baramulla

Baramulla: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Gen Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla, marking a significant milestone for the region. The stadium, named in honor of General Bipin Rawat, serves as a testament to the commitment to sports and recreation…

Dry spell persists in Kashmir until January 23, mild weather changes expected

Srinagar: The dry weather prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir is anticipated to persist until January 23, according to a statement from a Meteorological (MeT) official. Feeble Western Disturbances (WDs) are predicted to approach on the 16th and 20th evenings, leading…

Altaf Bukhari extends heartfelt ‘Lohri’ greetings to J&K residents

Srinagar: In a gesture of goodwill, Apni Party president Syed Altaf Mohammad Bukhari has conveyed warm wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the festive occasion of Lohri. Expressing his joy and positivity, Bukhari extended his heartfelt greetings,…

Leopard captured alive in Wagoora area of Baramulla

Baramulla: In a successful operation conducted by the Wildlife Department, a live leopard was captured in the Sharakwara Wagoora area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday morning. The swift response followed a call reporting the presence of the leopard…

Narrow escape for PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti as car meets with accident; driver, PSO hurt

Srinagar: Two persons, including a security personnel of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, were injured on Thursday as she had a narrow escape in a road accident at Sangam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. The vehicle of the…

Elaborated: What is liver fluke in sheep and its preventive measures

Baramulla: In a recent development, livestock farmers in Kashmir are on high alert as cases of liver fluke, a parasitic infection affecting sheep, are on the rise. The parasite, Fasciola hepatica, is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated water or…

Liver Fluke Nightmare: Kashmir’s sheep farming community faces unprecedented crisis

Baramulla: In a distressing turn of events, the dry weather in Kashmir has led to the rampant spread of liver fluke, leaving local sheep farmers in a state of anxiety. District Sheep Husbandry Officer Baramulla, Dr. Showkat, has issued a…

PDD casual labour electrocuted while repairing transmission line

Rafiabad: In a heart-wrenching incident in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on Thursday, a casual labourer from the Power Development Department (PDD) lost his life due to electrocution while carrying out repairs on a transmission line. The deceased, identified…

Government appoints Block Development Officers as administrators for Panchayat Halqas for six months

Jammu: In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed Block Development Officers (BDOs) as Administrators for Panchayat Halqas for a duration of six months. The decision comes in the wake of the expiration of the term of…