Addressing a landmark event "Stakeholders Workshop on Weather & Climate Services" on the eve of IMD's 150th anniversary here, he announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre at Jammu.
In a major success, the Srinagar police on Wednesday dismantled a major drug trafficking operation and seized 8 kilograms of heroin smuggled from Pakistan.
In a tragic incident, five members of a family, including three children and their parents, died of asphyxiation on Sunday evening in Srinagar, officials reported.
The Srinagar Airport announced on X; "Due to bad weather conditions, all flights at Srinagar Airport have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updates. We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding".
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the premier health institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants.
Srinagar's district magistrate, Mohammad Aijaz, has ordered that the district and sectoral officers would ensure that officials use a face masks in offices.
For India, it would imply added attempts to change status quo along its northern borders, as also coordinating with Pakistan to ignite internal fires.
The deceased officer has been identified as assistant sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad.
According to information provided, seven pilgrims who were hurt in the terrible cloudburst are receiving medical care at the hospital and are being closely watched by top medical personnel.
Near Bararimarg, the pony got disbalanced and the pilgrim fell down, approximately 100 ft towards the river. He sustained severe head injury and fractures.
