Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi
Jul 05, 2024, at 07:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.
Amid snow, all flights cancelled at Srinagar airport
Feb 04, 2024, at 05:50 pm
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, received the biggest snowfall of the season, resulting in the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar Airport on Sunday, officials said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar experiences season’s first coldest night
Nov 21, 2023, at 10:44 pm
Kashmir valley continues to be in the grip of the cold conditions as Srinagar experienced the season's coldest night with temperature dipping to -1.2°C on Tuesday, officials said.
Srinagar hosts 'successful' medical camp for local community members
Jun 05, 2023, at 01:40 am
Srinagar: Gurudwara Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar recently organized a free medical camp in the city, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Long tailed Duck 'Clangula Hyemalis' sighted in Wular Lake after 84-yrs
Jan 24, 2023, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar: After a long gap of 84-years, a rare specie of long tailed Duck 'Clangula Hyemalis' has been sighted in the Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, much to the delight of Ornithologists, nature lovers and bird watchers.
Freezing cold, dry weather continues in Kashmir
Dec 18, 2022, at 05:48 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Freezing cold coupled with dry weather and a drop in night temperature continues in Kashmir valley on Sunday.
Mar 06, 2022, at 02:46 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Under the patronage of the Directorate of Health Services for Kashmir, an exclusive awareness program for Senior Citizens was held at a local hotel in Srinagar.
Highest tally of cured covid19 patients recorded in Srinagar
Feb 03, 2022, at 12:29 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Srinagar has recorded the highest number of cured cases of covid19 patients among all districts of Kashmir.
Div Com visits tertiary healthcare hospitals in Srinagar
Jan 11, 2022, at 12:27 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Saturday took an extensive tour of the tertiary healthcare hospitals in Srinagar and PM Cares covid DRDO Hospital to inspect the coronavirus containment measures in place.
ACS reviews Covid-19 status in Kashmir
Nov 12, 2021, at 03:36 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) for Health and Medical Education, Vivek Bhardwaj, Tuesday chaired a meeting with the officers to review the Covid-19 status in the Kashmir division.
DC Srinagar hands over fully loaded BLS ambulance to CMO
Oct 26, 2021, at 05:28 am
Srinagar/IBNS: To further strengthen the health infrastructure in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Wednesday handed over a fully loaded Basic Lift Support (BLS) ambulance to the Chief Medical Officer Srinagar at the DC Office Complex.
DDC Kashmir Chairman participates in Dal Lake cleanliness campaign
Oct 13, 2021, at 10:16 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The DDC Chairman Aftab Malik and Vice Chairman Bilal Ahmad participated in an ongoing Dal Lake de-weeding and cleanliness campaign launched by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) under “SwachtaPakhwada”, as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.
Cleanliness drive launched in Srinagar under Swachhta Pakhwada
Oct 06, 2021, at 05:24 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In connection with the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan being observed on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the district administration of Srinagar launched a special cleanliness drive in all government offices and at the Panchayat level.
DC Kashmir discusses Covid19 inoculation drive in Srinagar
Sep 14, 2021, at 06:06 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Divisional Commissioner (DC), Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Monday chaired a meeting regarding the Covid-19 vaccination drive in Srinagar district at the Divisional Covid-19 Control Room, Kashmir.
Heat wave returns even though night temperature below normal in Kashmir
Sep 04, 2021, at 12:45 am
Srinagar/UNI: Heat wave returned due to surge in the maximum temperature even though night remains slightly cold after maximum temperature settled below normal in the Kashmir valley.
District Administration Srinagar felicitates SMHS Khyber Hospital officials
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:46 am
Srinagar/IBNS: To recognise the selfless service of people amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the District Administration Srinagar felicitated Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr Kanwal Jeet Singh and Medical Superintendent Khyber Hospital,
Jammu and Kashmir: 5 more Srinagar localities notified as Containment Zones
Apr 28, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Srinagar: Srinagar District Administration on Monday evening declared five more localities in the summer capital as “micro-containment zones” following a sharp rise in COVID19 cases.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar hosts interactive session on Nanoelectronics
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Srinagar: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday organized an interactive session on ‘Indian Nanoelectronics User program for NIT faculties and Research scholars’ by Prof. Neeraj Khare, Coordinator Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF) Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT).
Jammu and Kashmir: Amid surge in cases, authorities enforce COVID-19 protocols in Srinagar
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Srinagar: Aiming to enforce strict adherence of COVID protocols, the Srinagar administration on Monday conducted on spot rapid COVID testing of the persons moving without facemasks at public places.
Conduct fine and Rapid Antigen Test on people without mask: DC Srinagar
Mar 22, 2021, at 01:11 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Saturday said that following COVID19 safety guidelines is a ‘greater common good’ for all and people must adhere to SOPs as a preventive measure to contain the coronavirus.
Jammu and Kashmir: UFD Srinagar observes Chinar Day
Mar 16, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar: The Urban Forest Division, Srinagar today organized a programme to observe Chinar Day at Shuhama Campus of SKUAST where the Chinar saplings were planted within the premises.
Jammu and Kashmir: SSP Srinagar launches plantation drive at DPL
Mar 08, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar: SSP Srinagar Dr M Haseeb Mughal today kick started a plantation drive at the District Police Headquarters (DPL) Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar city records coldest night in 30 years
Jan 31, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The Dal Lake and other water-bodies were frozen as Srinagar recorded it's coldest night in 30 years after the mercury dipped and settled at minus 8.8 degree on Sunday, the last day of Chillai-Kalan.
Jammu and Kashmir: DLTF reviews COVID vaccination arrangements in Srinagar
Jan 04, 2021, at 05:18 am
Srinagar: For implementation of various preparatory activities related to introduction of Covid-19 vaccine, the District Level Task Force (DLTF) Srinagar held its third meeting to review the arrangements for smooth implementation of plan formulated as per guidelines issued by the Government.
J&K: More than 78,000 Srinagar residents enrolled under health-cover scheme so far
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:19 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also the Chairman of the District Health Society Srinagar Wednesday reviewed the progress of enrolments made under the SEHAT health insurance scheme of the J&K government.
Nov 22, 2020, at 09:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The summer capital, Srinagar, recorded the coldest night of the season so far after the mercury dipped and settled at minus 3 degree while world famous ski resort of Gulmarg shivered at minus 7.4 degree.
COVID-19: 65-yr-old woman succumbs in Kashmir, toll rises to 36
Jun 05, 2020, at 01:41 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A 65-year-old woman from Srinagar, who died at a hospital in this summer capital last evening, tested positive for COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the infection in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to 36.
Coronavirus: No major spurt in 4 days, 94 pc test negative in Srinagar
Apr 15, 2020, at 02:16 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that with no major spurt in the last four days and 94 per cent tests coming negative, all efforts have paid well in the district, Deputy Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said people need to be a little more patient as Jammu and Kashmir enters second phase of fight against Coronavirus.
Srinagar, Drass shiver at -6.5 C, -28.8 C
Dec 30, 2019, at 06:24 pm
Srinagar/UNI: People continued to suffer as chilly weather conditions further intensified in Kashmir valley, where majority of water bodies, including the world famous Dal Lake, were frozen due to sub-zero night temperature, due to dry weather.
Minor girl overcomes crippling disability after rare surgery in SKIMS
Mar 08, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Srinagar, Mar 8 (UNI) A rare surgery performed at S K Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has helped an 11-year-old girl to overcome crippling disability.